A “Four”-ceful Start

February: The last (full) month of winter. It being the shortest month of the year is a godsend for everyone waiting for the seasons to change!

Mega Millions sprang into the new month by taking a page from the Lotto Texas playbook. A solid Pattern streak emerged in the February 1^st, 2019 drawing. With no grand prize winner, the prize rose once more to $139 million.

General Lottery Analysis

Like Lotto Texas, Mega Million’s most common Pattern is making its way through with a Pattern streak. With winning numbers 2, 37, 48, 66, 68, and MB 11, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern has now played four times in a row!

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern: a force to be reckoned with. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has played 189 times and with 433 Mega Millions drawings so far, it has played 43.6% of the time.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order made its 44^th appearance and has now played in 23.3% of the 189 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. This General Order has also played in 10.2% of all 433 drawings. Prior to Friday night, the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order played January 22^nd, 2019.

Now with fifteen appearances, the 1 0 1 1 2 1 Specific Order has played in 34.1% of the 44 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 7.94% of the 189 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Finally, when all 433 drawings are taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 3.46% of the time. We last saw the 1 0 1 1 2 1 Specific Order on March 20^th, 2018.

Three-Number Combination(s)

Mega Millions also kicked off the month with three repeating Three-Number Combinations!

37, 66, MB 11 (Debuted October 21^st, 2014)
2, 66, MB 11 (Debuted April 27^th, 2018)
2, 48, 68 (Debuted October 16^th, 2015)

Three repeating Three-Number Combinations on first. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Whether Mega Millions will see a crazy-high jackpot anytime soon remains to be seen. Regardless, the lottery so far carries a lot of momentum. Will this continue with a {2-1-1-1-1} “five-peat” in Tuesday’s drawing?

The Six Lives of the {3-2-1} Pattern

January truly was the month of the {3-2-1} Pattern and the results of Wednesday’s Lotto Texas drawing fortified it. This (normally) unassuming little lottery, what with its now $6.25 million prize, played its most common Pattern for the sixth time in a row!

Although Powerball didn’t see a Pattern encore, it too saw its most common Pattern make a play. The jackpot increased to $191 million, which gave it a boost going into February.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The “six-timing” {3-2-1} Pattern made its 856^th appearance with winning numbers 9, 20, 22, 28, 45, and 48.

January 2019: The month of the {3-2-1} Pattern. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Of the 1625 Lotto Texas drawings, this Pattern has played 52.7% of the time. Recall that the {3-2-1} Pattern played January 26, 2019.

Now with 129 appearances, the 1 3 2 Specific Order has played in 15.1% of the 856 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. This Specific Order has also played in 7.94% of all 1625 drawings. Prior to Wednesday night, the 1 3 2 Specific Order was seen November 24, 2018.

Four-Number Combination(s)

What better way to commemorate such a profound Pattern reoccurrence than having two repeating Four-Number Combinations?

9, 22, 45, 48 (Debuted November 13, 2010)
9, 20, 22, 48 (Debuted June 13, 2012)

Finishing the month strong! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 2, 12, 16, 29, 54, and PB 6, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 125^th appearance.

Not part of a Pattern streak, but powerful enough. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Of the 347 Powerball drawings, this Pattern has played roughly 36% of the time and was last seen January 16, 2019.

The [2-1-1-1-1] General Order made its 34^th appearance and has now played in 27.2% of the 125 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. This General Order has also played in 9.80% of all 347 drawings. We last saw the [2-1-1-1-1] General Order in the December 12, 2018 drawing.

Now with eight appearances, the 2 1 1 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 23.5% of the 34 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 6.40% of the 125 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 347 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 2.31% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 2 1 1 1 0 1 Specific Order played November 21, 2018.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The lone repeating Three-Number Combination was 12, 16, and 54.

A sandwiched Combination. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Combination made its debut February 20, 2016.

With January now behind us, both Lotto Texas and Powerball are off to a strong start for February. Will the {3-2-1} Pattern momentum continue and could the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern make an encore Saturday night?

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern Triple

The warming trend continued for Mega Millions in the January 29, 2019 drawing. Things heated up in the Lottery World with a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern three-peat! That, and a grand prize now worth $129 million, gave Mega Millions a strong finish.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 10, 33, 53, 54, 62, and MB 22, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 188^th appearance.

Keeping things toasty with a three-peat. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 43.5% of the 432 Mega Millions drawings.

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern wasn’t the only one making a repeat appearance; the [1-1-2-1-1] General Order came back for an encore, too! With 51 appearances, this General Order has now played in 27.1% of the 188 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 432 drawings are taken into consideration, this General Order has played 11.8% of the time.

Recall that prior to Tuesday night, both the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern and the [1-1-2-1-1] General Order played January 25, 2019.

Now with 13 appearances, the 1 0 1 2 1 1 Specific Order has played in 25.5% of the 51 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 6.91% of the 188 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. When all 432 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 3.01% of the time. The 1 0 1 2 1 1 Specific Order was last seen July 3, 2018.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The lone repeating Three-Number Combination, 33, 53, and 54, kept the fire burning!

This Combination debuted in the October 29, 2013 drawing.

Mega Millions will be starting February with a fire in its belly. Will it continue to ramp things up with a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern four-peat, or perhaps multiple repeating Three-Number Combinations?

Melting Through The Ice

According to meteorology, January 25^th says winter, but Mega Millions said, “No more!” Having decided to no longer give in to the cold, it broke free of its icy prison Friday night. Things heated up with a Pattern encore. With a grand prize now at $106 million, maybe it could help create a warming trend?

General Lottery Analysis

Fresh from Tuesday night, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made an encore appearance! With winning numbers 8, 16, 30, 38, 61, and MB 10, this Pattern has now played 187 times.

Fighting the cold with a Pattern encore. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Of the 431 Mega Millions drawings thus far, this Pattern has played 43.4% of the time.

The [1-1-2-1-1] General Order made its 50^th appearance and has now played in 26.7% of the 187 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. This General Order has also played in 11.6% of all 431 drawings.

Now with eleven appearances, the 1 1 2 0 1 1 Specific Order has played in 22% of the 50 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has played in 5.88% of the 187 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 431 drawings are taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 2.55% of the time.

Once again, the General Order and Specific Order were joined at the hip! Both the [1-1-2-1-1] General Order and the 1 1 2 0 1 1 Specific Order were last seen in the January 8^th, 2019 drawing.

Three-Number Combination(s)

On the repeating Three-Number Combination side of things, there were two. These weren’t just any Combinations, though; they debuted almost to the day. Within three years of each other!

8, 16, 61 (Debuted September 25^th, 2018)
8, 30, 61 (Debuted September 29^th, 2015)

Three years is a while for numbers. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

With a Pattern encore and a $100 million+ prize, Mega Millions looks primed to end the month with a warming streak. Will a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern three-peat clinch it Tuesday night?

Just Another Mega Millions Chill

There may only be a week left in January but getting through the rest of the month could be a slog! Winter has made itself at home in much of the (northern) U.S. and to dramatic effect.

Meanwhile, the January 22, 2019 Mega Millions drawing was like getting stuck in ice. The {2-2-1-1} Pattern streak ended before it could even start. That is, there was no Pattern encore and forget about an Australia Play or even a playback.

The one glowing ember was a $96 million jackpot, made possible by no grand prize winner.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 186^th appearance with winning numbers 4, 15, 37, 59, 64, and MB 16.

Keeping the peace. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Given that there have been 430 Mega Millions drawings, this Pattern has played 43.3% of the time. We last saw the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern January 8, 2019.

With 43 appearances, the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order has played in 23.1% of the 186 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 430 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10% of the time.

Now with ten appearances, the 1 1 1 0 2 1 Specific Order has played in 23.3% of the 43 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.38% of the 186 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. When all 430 drawings are taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 2.33% of the time.

Prior to Tuesday night, both the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order and the 1 1 1 0 2 1 Specific Order played December 18, 2018.

Three-Number Combination(s)

To commemorate the dead of winter, there were no repeating Three-Number Combinations.

After the crazy-large jackpot that was claimed in the New Year’s Day drawing, January has been a quiet month for Mega Millions. Nevertheless, one must wonder if a Pattern streak or other “wild plays” are in the cards before the month draws to a close. If not, there is the matter of the General and Specific Orders being joined at the hip. Could the aftermath of Friday’s drawing reveal yet another shared past playdate?

Restoring the Powerball “Order”

Amazing how much difference a few days can make! Last time, it was Lotto Texas that claimed the night. On January 16^th, 2019, things went back to “normal”. That is, Powerball once more became the dominant one. There were a couple of commonalities between them, however. One was rising jackpots. These prizes increased to $5.25 million for Lotto Texas and $129 million for Powerball. The other was Pattern encores.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern, fresh from this past Saturday, came back for its 852^nd appearance with winning numbers 1, 4, 31, 38, 43, and 50.

A much quieter night for Lotto Texas in store. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Of the 1621 Lotto Texas drawings, this Pattern has now played 52.6% of the time. Remember that we last saw this Pattern January 12^th, 2019.

Now with 120 appearances, the 2 1 3 Specific Order has played in 14.1% of the 852 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. This Specific Order has also played in 7.40% of all 1621 drawings. Prior to Wednesday night, the 2 1 3 Specific Order played on December 22^nd, 2018.

Four-Number Combination(s)

After what happened this past weekend, Lotto Texas took a well-deserved break from repeating Four-Number Combinations.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

Like Lotto Texas, Powerball saw an encore for its most common Pattern! With winning numbers 14, 29, 31, 56, 61, and PB 1, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 124^th appearance.

Powerball takes the reins once again. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Given that there have been 343 Powerball drawings so far, this Pattern has played 36.2% of the time.

The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order made its 32^nd appearance and has now played in 25.8% of the 124 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. This General Order has also played in 9.33% of all 343 drawings.

Now with twelve appearances, the 1 0 2 1 1 1 Specific Order has played in 37.5% of the 32 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 9.68% of the 124 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 343 drawings are taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 3.50% of the time.

We last saw both the [1-2-1-1-1] General Order and the 1 0 2 1 1 1 Specific Order December 8^th, 2018.

Three-Number Combination(s)

There were three repeating Three-Number Combinations:

14, 29, 61 (Debuted May 5^th, 2018)
29, 31, 56 (Debuted May 10^th, 2017)
29, 31, PB 1 (Debuted October 14^th, 2015)

A trio of repeating Three-Number Combinations. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will either of these commonly seen Patterns go for the three-peat Saturday night?

Watch Out for the Quiet One

We’ve all been warned at some time or another to “Beware the quiet ones.” Based on our analysis, the resident “quiet one” is Lotto Texas. Although its prizes don’t achieve the monstrous sizes we’ve seen in Mega Millions and Powerball, it presents itself in a respectable manner. After all, claiming a $12.5 million prize is nothing to be down about.

January 12, 2019 was the night that, in an uncharacteristic moment, it was unrestrained. In fact, Lotto Texas ruled the night! There was more—far more—to Saturday night than someone winning. Describing it here in the introduction would be a grave injustice!

Keeping up with this flip-flopped scenario, Powerball was the one keeping to itself. Its prize rose to $112 million with little fanfare.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern made its 851^st appearance with winning numbers 8, 11, 22, 24, 30, and 49.

Propelling Lotto Texas to crazy heights. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Of the 1620 Lotto Texas drawings to date, this Pattern has played 52.5% of the time and was last seen January 5, 2019.

Now with 139 appearances, the 2 3 1 Specific Order has played in 16.3% of the 851 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1620 drawings are taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 8.58% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the 2 3 1 Specific Order played December 8, 2018.

Five-Number Combination

For the first time in a very long time, there was a repeating Five-Number Combination! This consisted of 8, 11, 22, 24, and 49.

This Combination made its debut in the December 28, 2013 drawing.

Four-Number Combination(s)

Of course, Five-Number Combinations are accompanied by five (yes, five) Four-Number Combinations!

8,11, 24, 49 (Debuted December 28, 2013)
8, 22, 24, 49 (Debuted December 2, 2000; second appearance December 28, 2013)
8, 11, 22, 49 (Debuted December 28, 2013)
11, 22, 24, 49 (Debuted December 28, 2013)
8, 11, 22, 24 (Debuted December 28, 2013)

Blue looks good for the group! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There was in fact another repeating Four-Number Combination, although not related to the group we see above.

8, 22, 30, and 49

This loner Combination made its debut in the February 26, 2014 drawing.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 7, 36, 48, 57, 58, and PB 24, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 123^rd appearance.

The calmer of the two lotteries. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has played in roughly 36% of the 342 Powerball drawings and was last seen December 29, 2018.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order made its 37^th appearance and has now played in 30.1% of the 123 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 342 drawings are taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.8% of the time.

Now with four appearances, the 1 0 1 1 2 1 Specific Order has played in 10.8% of the 37 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.25% of the 123 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. When all 342 drawings are taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 1.17% of the time.

Both the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order and the 1 0 1 1 2 1 Specific Order previously played November 14, 2018.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The lone repeating Three-Number Combination of the evening was 36, 58, and PB 24.

This Combination made its debut December 30, 2017.

Is another repeating Five-Number Combinations on the horizon for Lotto Texas Wednesday night? Could either it or Powerball see a Pattern encore?

On the Eighth Day Was Calmness

January 8^th marked exactly one week since 2019 started, and it just so happened to be a Mega Millions night. With no grand prize winner, the prize inched upwards to $50 million. Although it’ll be a while yet before a monster jackpot comes stomping through, Tuesday night was anything but uneventful.

General Lottery Analysis

If you love Pattern encores, then Tuesday was a good night! After making an appearance in this past Friday’s drawing, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern came back for more. This time, the winning numbers were 13, 26, 29, 38, 64, and MB 5.

{2-1-1-1-1} back for more. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Given the 426 Mega Millions drawings, this Pattern has played in 43.4% of them.

The [1-1-2-1-1] General Order made its 49^th appearance and has now played in 26.5% of the 185 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. This General Order has also played in 11.5% of all 426 drawings.

Now with ten appearances, the 1 1 2 0 1 1 Specific Order has played in 20.4% of the 49 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.41% of the 185 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.35% of all 426 drawings.

Prior to Tuesday night, both the [1-1-2-1-1] General Order and the 1 1 2 0 1 1 Specific Order played on November 27, 2018.

Three-Number Combination(s)

January 8^th, 2019 was also kind to those who enjoy repeating Three-Number Combinations! The lone Combination of the evening was 26, 38, and MB 5.

A (repeating) Combination to warm up a chilly night. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Combination debuted in the March 10, 2017 drawing.

Will the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern make a third appearance in Friday’s drawing?

Sobering Up the Mega Millions Way

The holidays are over, and everyone is trickling back into their “normal” routines. After the New Year’s Day drawing, it’ll be a while yet before Mega Millions sees another monster on the horizon. Still, $45 million is nothing to sneeze at! The January 4^th, 2019 drawing saw a visit from the most commonly seen Pattern and a major throwback.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 21, 29, 35, 54, 60, and MB 15, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 184^th appearance.

Keeping a level head Friday night. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Given the 425 Mega Millions drawings so far, this Pattern has played 43.3% of the time and was last seen December 18^th, 2018.

The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order made its 43^rd appearance and has now played in 23.4% of the 184 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. When taking all 425 drawings into consideration, this Pattern has played 10.1% of the time. Prior to Friday night, the [1-2-1-1-1] General Order played December 11^th, 2018.

Now with eleven appearances, the 0 1 2 1 1 1 Specific Order has played in 25.6% of the 43 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.98% of the 184 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Finally, when taking all 425 drawings into consideration, this Specific Order has played in 2.59% of them. We last saw the 0 1 2 1 1 1 Specific Order on November 6^th, 2018.

Three-Number Combination(s)

Mega Millions also kicked off the weekend with two repeating Three-Number Combinations, one of which debuted five years ago!

54, 60, MB 15 (Debuted October 25, 2013)
21, 60, MB 15 (Debuted December 23^rd, 2016)

Not too quiet, though! A true blast from the past. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Could the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern come back for an encore Tuesday night?

Common Patterns, Common End

From a Pattern “eight-peat” to a jackpot that reached three-quarters of a billion dollars, 2018 was a trip. How fitting that December 29^th was mostly uneventful!

Mostly?

Both Lotto Texas and Powerball ended the year on a classy note; they stuck to their most commonly seen Patterns. Also, with no grand prize winners, their respective jackpots eased upwards to $10.5 million and $53 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern had a three-peat with winning numbers 9, 10, 15, 20, 33, and 46. This Pattern has now played 849 times.

Doesn’t everyone end the year with a three-peat? Source: lotterytrend.com.

Given the 1616 Lotto Texas drawings thus far, this Pattern has played 52.5% of the time and was last seen December 26, 2018.

Now with 155 appearances, the 3 2 1 Specific Order has played in 18.3% of the 849 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. This Specific Order has also played in 9.59% of all 1616 drawings. Prior to Saturday night, the 3 2 1 Specific Order played on December 15, 2018.

Four-Number Combination(s)

In honor of the new year, Lotto Texas held off on the repeating Four-Number Combinations.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

Like Lotto Texas, Powerball stuck with its most common Pattern Saturday night. With winning numbers 12, 42, 51, 53, 62, and PB 25, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 122^nd appearance.

A restful end to 2018. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has played in 36.1% of the 338 Powerball drawings and was last seen December 12, 2018.

The [1-1-2-1-1] General Order made its 22^nd appearance and has now played in roughly 18% of the 122 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. When taking all 338 drawings into consideration, this General Order has played 6.51% of the time.

Now with five appearances, the 1 0 1 2 1 1 Specific Order has played in 22.7% of the 22 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.1% of the 122 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 338 drawings are taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 1.48% of the time.

Prior to Saturday night, both the [1-1-2-1-1] General Order and the 1 0 1 2 1 1 Specific Order played November 24, 2018.

Three-Number Combinations

There were no repeating Three-Number Combinations for Powerball. Perhaps it peeked at Lotto Texas’s playbook?

The odds of crazy-high jackpots next year look promising, what with what’s going on in Mega Millions right now. Could there be another record-breaking Pattern streak, or at least tie the one that was set this year?

Have a Happy New Year, and we’ll see y’all in 2019!