A Mega Millions Trifecta

Even with the suggestions (read: orders) to stay home, Mega Millions was willing to take chances. This lottery went all out Friday night, and it was rewarded handsomely. The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made a three-peat appearance, for one! Other goodies included a [1-1-1-2-1] General Order encore and a couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations. Would you believe that this trifecta occurred on April 3, 2020? The payoff was another jackpot rise, climbing to $127 million after it was all said and done.

General Lottery Analysis

Friday night’s {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern three-peat was brought to you by 24, 38, 44, 57, 58, and MB 17. This Pattern has now played 243 times.

A three-peat on the **3rd** of April! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 555 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 43.8% of the time. Prior to Friday night, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern had played in the March 31, 2020 and March 27, 2020 drawings.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 56 appearances, has played in 23% of the 243 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 555 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.1% of the time. Like the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern, this General Order was last seen March 31, 2020.

Now with eight appearances, the 0 1 1 1 2 1 Specific Order has played in 14.3% of the 56 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.29% of the 243 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.44% of all 555 drawings. The 0 1 1 1 2 1 Specific Order was last seen December 24, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The two repeating Three-Number Combinations of the evening were

24, 38, 58 (Debuted September 15, 2017)
38, 44, MB 17 (Debuted October 4, 2019)

Double trouble for repeating Three-Number Combinations. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern go on to a four-peat next Tuesday?

A Pattern Worth Sticking With

Mega Millions, like March, went out as quietly as a lamb. Another quiet night was on tap Tuesday night as a Pattern encore and a repeating Three-Number Combination pulled through. Meanwhile, the jackpot rose to $121 million.

General Lottery Analysis

Fresh from this past Friday night, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern decided to have another go! With winning numbers 8, 17, 51, 57, 70, and MB 2, this Pattern played for the 242^nd time March 31, 2020.

Playing it safe. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 554 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 43.7% of the time.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 55 appearances, has played in 22.7% of the 242 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 554 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.93% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order played March 13, 2020.

Now with five appearances, the 1 1 0 1 2 1 Specific Order has played in 9.09% of the 55 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 2.07% of the 242 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.90% of all 554 drawings. The 1 1 0 1 2 1 Specific Order was last seen in the October 12, 2018 drawing.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The repeating Three-Number Combination, 17, 51, and MB 2, debuted January 10, 2020.

But not too safe. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Can the slower-paced Mega Millions produce a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern three-peat Friday night?

#LTX&PBKeepYourselvesAtHome

Saturday came and went, and would you believe that it was even quieter? The grand prizes in Lotto Texas and Powerball went unclaimed once more March 28, 2020, with jackpots rising to $10.25 million and $170 million, respectively.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 9, 10, 13, 15, 17, and 44, the {5-1} Pattern made its 62^nd appearance.

Ending the month with a not-so-common Pattern. Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Pattern has now played in 3.55% of the 1746 Lotto Texas drawings and was last seen February 5, 2020.

The Lotto Texas drawing of March 28^th, 2020 also saw the fifth appearance of the 5 0 1 Specific Order. This Specific Order has now played in 8.06% of the 62 drawings where {5-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.29% of all 1746 drawings. Prior to Saturday night, the 5 0 1 Specific Order played July 21, 2018.

Four-Number Combination(s)

The repeating Four-Number Combination 9, 15, 17, and 44 debuted February 21, 2018.

Uncommon Pattern produces lone repeater. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

March 28^th also saw the 182^nd appearance of the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern, with winning numbers 7, 40, 48, 55, 66, and PB 11.

Powerball’s approach was a common Pattern. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 38.9% of the 468 Powerball drawings and was last seen March 21, 2020.

The [1-1-2-1-1] General Order, now with 37 appearances, has played in 20.3% of the 182 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 468 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 7.91% of the time.

Now with 10 appearances, the 1 0 1 2 1 1 Specific Order has played in 27% of the 37 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.49% of the 182 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.14% of all 468 drawings.

Both the [1-1-2-1-1] General Order and the 1 0 1 2 1 1 Specific Order were last seen March 11, 2020.

Three-Number Combination(s)

There were no repeating Three-Number Combinations Saturday night.

Lotto Texas and Powerball will have the honor of ushering in April. Will they shower us with Pattern encores and other wild plays or take us for April fools?

Party of One: Mega Millions Edition

After a busy Tuesday, Mega Millions retreated Friday night. No Pattern encores, no crazy plays of any kind to be had. There were a couple of major developments, though. One was a single Three-Number Combination that made its first appearance five years ago. The other was yet another rise in the jackpot; it became worth $113 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern smashed any hope of a {2-2-1-1} Pattern encore for the time being. The winning numbers for March 27, 2020 were 3, 25, 28, 50, 60, and MB 1, marking the 241^st appearance for this Pattern.

No encore this time! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 43.6% of the 553 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen March 13, 2020.

The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, now with 55 appearances, has played in 22.8% of the 241 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 553 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.95% of the time. Prior to Friday night, the [1-2-1-1-1] General Order played December 20, 2019.

Now with 13 appearances, the 1 2 0 1 1 1 Specific Order has played in 23.6% of the 55 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.39% of the 241 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.35% of all 553 drawings. The 1 2 0 1 1 1 Specific Order was last seen August 2, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The repeating Three-Number Combination of the evening, 3, 50, and 60, debuted October 28, 2014.

A larger gathering earlier this week, now just one. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

What with Lotto Texas and Powerball calming down earlier this week and now Mega Millions, perhaps “social distancing” is entering their conscience! Are quiet lotteries going to be the new trend or is this a temporary rest?

Frantic Fondness for (Repeating) Four-Number Combinations

With more businesses closing and more people forced to stay home, Lotto Texas and Powerball are still stir-crazy. Repeating Four-Number Combinations reared their heads once again in Lotto Texas, and would you believe this frenzy spread to Powerball? This frantic embracement of repeating Four-Number Combinations led to more jackpot increases. Lotto Texas climbed to $9.75 million and Powerball settled at $150 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

March 21, 2020 saw the 192^nd appearance of the {4-1-1} Pattern, with winning numbers 3, 8, 14, 18, 27, and 47.

More than meets the eye. Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Pattern has now played in 11% of the 1744 Lotto Texas drawings and was last seen February 26, 2020.

Now with 62 appearances, the 4 1 1 Specific Order has played in 32.3% of the 192 drawings where {4-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1744 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 3.56% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the 4 1 1 Specific Order played February 12, 2020.

Four-Number Combination(s)

There was a reduction in the number of repeating Four-Number Combinations. Instead of five, you’ll need to settle for two:

8, 14, 27, 47 (Debuted February 20, 2013)
8, 14, 18, 27 (Debuted August 31, 2013)

A healthy helping. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

March 21^st also saw the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern make its 181^st appearance. This time around, the winning numbers were 2, 23, 40, 59, 69, and PB 13.

A common Pattern with “not-so-common” results! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

There have now been 466 drawings and this Pattern has played 38.8% of the time. The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern was last seen March 11, 2020.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 48 appearances, has played in 26.5% of the 181 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 466 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.3% of the time. We last saw the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order February 1, 2020.

Now with 15 appearances, the 1 1 1 0 2 1 Specific Order has played in 31.25% of the 48 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 8.29% of the 181 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 3.22% of all 466 drawings. Prior to Saturday night, the 1 1 1 0 2 1 Specific Order played October 19, 2019.

Four-Number Combination

Powerball’s repeating Four-Number Combination was 23, 59, 69, and PB 13.

Sticking out in blue. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Combination debuted January 14, 2017.

Three-Number Combinations

Of course, these repeating Three-Number Combinations tagged along! These debuted in the earlier-mentioned January 14^th drawing:

23, 59, 69
23, 59, PB 13
23, 69, PB 13
59, 69, PB 13

There was a lone repeating Three-Number Combination doing its thing: 23, 40, 69. This Combination debuted June 1, 2016.

Red and blue go great together. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

From a similar spread in Powerball to a newfound love of repeating Four-Number Combinations in both lotteries, this has been quite a week! Will next week be more of the same or will another form of methodical madness take control?

90 Million Strokes of Luck

Another Friday meant another Mega Millions. Not letting a thing like superstition get in the way, this lottery kicked off the weekend with a Pattern encore and a repeating Four-Number Combination! The jackpot increased once again, stopping at $90 million.

General Lottery Analysis

This week belonged to the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern. With winning numbers 7, 22, 37, 43, 44, and MB 22, this Pattern not only made its 240^th appearance but an encore!

The 13th is just another day. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 549 Mega Millions drawings and this Pattern has played 43.7% of the time.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 54 appearances, has played in 22.5% of the 240 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 549 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.84% of the time. Prior to Friday night, the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order played Christmas Eve 2019.

Now with 14 appearances, the 1 1 1 2 0 1 Specific Order has played in 25.9% of the 54 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.83% of the 240 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.55% of all 549 drawings. We last saw the 1 1 1 2 0 1 Specific Order September 27, 2019.

Four-Number Combination

The repeating Four-Number Combination of the evening was 22, 43, 44, and MB 22.

This Combination’s debut was in the November 19, 2019 drawing. Not that long ago, actually.

Three-Number Combinations

Of course, when you break open a repeating Four-Number Combination, you’ll find four repeating Three-Number Combinations:

22, 43, 44
22, 43, MB 22
22, 44, MB 22
43, 44, MB 22

A bombardment of repeating Three-Number Combinations. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

These Combinations debuted in the earlier-mentioned November 19^th drawing.

Will the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern hang on next week and make a third appearance?

The Playback, the Encore, and the Combination Madness

The world is currently in the grip of a pandemic. Closures and cancellations are happening left and right, work-at-home policies are being enacted, and toilet paper might as well be gold. Now is the time to plan ahead, practice good hygiene and use common sense. When others are losing their cool, don’t lose yours.

Considering all that’s happening, lotteries are the lucky ones. After all, they don’t worry themselves with illnesses or economies. Their biggest concern is their jackpots and what to do with them. Should they throw players a bone and let them win, or is it more fun to thwart them? Sure, the players will be spitting nails and gnashing their teeth, but many of them will come back and try again.

In a move that surprised (almost) no one, Lotto Texas and Powerball opted to thwart the players Wednesday night. This sent their respective jackpots to $9 million and $120 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The Australia Play came bounding through March 11, 2020, with winning numbers 6, 9, 24, 27, 48 and 49.

Hop to it, Lotto Texas. Source: lotterytrend.com.

This means both the {2-2-2} Pattern and the 2 2 2 Specific Order have now played 236 times. Of the 1741 Lotto Texas drawings, 13.6% of them saw an Australia Play. Prior to Wednesday night, this special playback was seen in the January 22, 2020 drawing.

Four-Number Combination(s)

Tucked away were three repeating Four-Number Combinations:

6, 24, 48, 49 (Debuted April 19, 2014)
6, 9, 24, 49 (Debuted February 6, 2010)
9, 24, 27, 48 (Debuted November 12, 2014)

The repeating Four-Number Combo trio! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern came back for an encore with winning numbers 4, 29, 49, 50, 67, and PB 2. This Pattern has now played 180 times.

Midweek encore! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

There have now been 463 Powerball drawings and this Pattern has played in 38.9% of them. Recall that the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern was last seen March 7, 2020.

The [1-1-2-1-1] General Order, now with 36 appearances, has played in 20% of the 180 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 463 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 7.78% of the time. The [1-1-2-1-1] General Order previously played February 26, 2020.

Now with nine appearances, the 1 0 1 2 1 1 Specific Order has played in 25% of the 36 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5% of the 180 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.94% of all 463 drawings. The 1 0 1 2 1 1 Specific Order was last seen August 31, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The repeating Three-Number Combination was 49, 50, and PB 2.

Red is the color of leaders. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Combination debuted February 20, 2019.

Will Saturday night see an encore for Lotto Texas’s Australia Play and will the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern have a three-peat?

Anyone Missing a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern?

There was a missed opportunity these past few drawings. Mega Millions got its March on with the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern. This past Friday would’ve been prime for an encore. After all, this Pattern is no stranger to encores! Alas, a different Pattern played. As Spring Break was under way, guess who showed up? That’s right; the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern!

Ahem. The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern was a wily one. It didn’t need a three-peat to send the jackpot up to $80 million.

General Lottery Analysis

March 10, 2020 saw the 239^th appearance of the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern, with winning numbers 6, 17, 48, 54, 69, and MB 12.

No three-peat here! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 43.6% of the 548 Mega Millions drawings.

The [1-1-2-1-1] General Order, now with 69 appearances, has played in 28.9% of the 239 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 548 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 12.6% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [1-1-2-1-1] General Order played January 28, 2020.

Now with nine appearances, the 1 1 0 2 1 1 Specific Order has played in 13% of the 69 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.77% of the 239 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.64% of all 548 drawings. We last saw the 1 1 0 2 1 1 Specific Order March 27, 2018.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The repeating Three-Number Combination of the evening was 54, 69, and MB 12.

Leading the pack! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Combination debuted March 14, 2014.

Will the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern make an encore Friday night?

A Future in the Pattern Streak Market?

Spring is fast approaching. If a peek at the calendar hasn’t convinced you (Did you remember to spring forward?), then surely the displays of four-leaf clovers and Easter baskets have!

To commemorate the arrival of spring, Lotto Texas and Powerball embraced their most common Patterns. One Pattern saw the makings of a Pattern streak. With no grand prize winners for either Lotto Texas or Powerball, their respective jackpots climbed to $8.75 million and $110 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The March 7, 2020 Lotto Texas drawing saw the 920^th appearance of the {3-2-1} Pattern with winning numbers 9, 10, 31, 38, 49, and 54.

A Pattern streak brewing? Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Pattern has now played in 52.9% of the 1740 drawings. Note also that the {3-2-1} Pattern’s appearance was a three-peat. This Pattern was last seen in the March 4, 2020 drawing and in the February 29, 2020 drawing before that.

Now with 132 appearances, the 2 1 3 Specific Order has played in 14.3% of the 920 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1740 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 7.59% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the 2 1 3 Specific Order played February 22, 2020.

Four-Number Combination(s)

There were also two repeating Four-Number Combinations!

10, 31, 49, 54 (Debuted March 29, 2003)
10, 31, 38, 49 (Debuted May 16, 2012)

Who doesn’t like repeating Four-Number Combinations? Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 7, 15, 21, 33, 62, and PB 23, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 179^th appearance.

Most common Pattern has entered the chat. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 38.7% of the 462 Powerball drawings and was last seen February 26, 2020.

The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, now with 48 appearances, has played in 26.8% of the 179 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 462 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.4% of the time.

Now with 10 appearances, the 1 2 1 0 1 1 Specific Order has played in 20.8% of the 48 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.59% of the 179 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.16% of all 462 drawings.

Prior to Saturday night, both the [1-2-1-1-1] General Order and the 1 2 1 0 1 1 Specific Order played in the January 11, 2020 drawing.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The repeating Three-Number Combination was 7, 62, and PB 23.

Red for the singleton. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Combination debuted November 14, 2018.

Will Wednesday night see the {3-2-1} Pattern solidify its streak in Lotto Texas, and will Powerball’s {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern make an encore?

Marching Onward with a Playback

March is a month that many look forward to. Longer days are ahead, Spring Break is around the corner, and you’ve got good reason to wear green. What’s not to like?

Meanwhile, Mega Millions took the phrase “March comes roaring in like a lion” to heart this past Tuesday night! The March 3, 2020 drawing gifted us a playback and boosted the prize to $70 million.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 8, 12, 33, 56, 64, and MB 2, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 238^th appearance.

Playbacks make lotteries roar. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 546 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 43.6% of the time.

The [2-1-1-1-1] General Order, now with 63 appearances, has played in 26.5% of the 238 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 546 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 11.5% of the time.

Now with 20 appearances, the 2 0 1 1 1 1 Specific Order has played in 31.7% of the 63 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 8.40% of the 238 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 3.66% of all 546 drawings.

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern, [2-1-1-1-1] General Order, and 2 0 1 1 1 1 Specific Order were last seen together in the February 11, 2020 drawing!

Three-Number Combination(s)

After throwing that playback, there wasn’t enough energy for repeating Three-Number Combinations.

Will Friday night’s drawing see a playback encore?