Category: 2-2-1-1 pattern

That Rebooting Feeling

For good or ill, reboots have been a running theme of a good part of the 21st century so far. In fact, they seem inevitable. Although not every movie and television show get hits with the reboot bug (though some would argue, “Give it time.”), lottery reboots are inevitable. What’s more is that they happen without notice. A Wednesday night in the middle of a sweltering August is just as good as any other time for a lottery reboot to strike.

It was Lotto Texas’s turn to face the reboot music, so to speak, as the jackpot was knocked back down to $5 million. Meanwhile, Powerball’s jackpot continued unbothered, growing to $264 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The jackpot reboot of August 16, 2023 was thanks to the {3-2-1} Pattern. With winning numbers 10, 14, 17, 31, 38 and 48, this Pattern has now played 1158 times. This Pattern has now played in 52.6% of the 2203 Lotto Texas drawings and was last seen August 12, 2023.

Now with 215 appearances, the 3 1 2 Specific Order has played in 18.6% of the 1158 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 2203 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 9.76% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 3 1 2 Specific Order played July 29, 2023.

Four-Number Combinations

Two repeating Four-Number Combinations were spotted:

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

Wednesday night was the night for the {2-2-1-1} Pattern, with winning numbers 9, 11, 17, 19, 55 and PB 1. This Pattern has now played 274 times. Of the 925 Powerball drawings, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern has played 29.6% of the time and was last seen August 9, 2023.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 94 appearances, has played in 34.3% of the 274 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 925 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.2% of the time. July 22, 2023 was the last time the [2-2-1-1] General Order was featured.

Now with 14 appearances, the 2 2 0 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 14.9% of the 94 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.11% of the 274 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.51% of the 925 Powerball drawings. Prior to Wednesday night, the 2 2 0 1 0 1 Specific Order played September 14, 2022.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 9, 19 and 55 debuted September 17, 2016.

Is Powerball’s jackpot reboot coming up Saturday night, or will there be more time to spare?

That Treacherous Three-Peat

Mega Millions learned a harsh lesson Tuesday night. The Pattern that forced this lottery to its knees last Tuesday helped boost the jackpot Friday night. Then, on Tuesday night, August 15, 2023, that very same Pattern forced Mega Millions to reset to $20 million, again! Would you believe that Florida produced yet another Mega Millions winner?

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern three-peat was thanks to 18, 39, 42, 57, 63 and MB 7. This Pattern has now played 255 times. There have now been 906 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has now played 28.1% of the time. Recall that the {2-2-1-1} Pattern was last seen August 11, 2023.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 85 appearances, has played in 33.3% of the 255 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 906 drawings has been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.38% of the time. The [1-2-2-1] General Order was last seen August 8, 2023.

Now with 12 appearances, the 0 1 2 0 2 1 Specific Order has played in 14.1% of the 85 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.71% of the 255 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.32% of all 906 drawings. Prior to Tuesday night, the 0 1 2 0 2 1 Specific Order played May 16, 2023.

Three-Number Combinations

There were a couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations:

  • 42, 57, MB 7 (Debuted November 8, 2013)
  • 18, 42, MB 7 (Debuted September 12, 2014)

How will Mega Millions fare Friday night? Will the jackpot stay at $20 million?

Boost: E-N-C-O-R-E. Boost

Of course, that’s not how you spell the word “boost”, but that’s how Mega Millions spelled the word Friday night. After being knocked down earlier this week, this lottery was determined to get back up. To think that the Pattern responsible for the jackpot reset was the one that gave the jackpot a boost! The Mega Millions jackpot grew to a hearty $36 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern encore of August 11, 2023 was thanks to 8, 9, 18, 35, 41 and MB 18. This Pattern has now played 254 times. There have now been 905 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 28.1% of the time. Recall that the {2-2-1-1} Pattern was last seen August 8, 2023.

The [2-1-2-1] General Order, now with 81 appearances, has played in 31.9% of the 254 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 905 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 8.95% of the time. The [2-1-2-1] General Order was last seen June 13, 2023.

Now with 10 appearances, the 2 1 2 0 0 1 Specific Order has played in 12.3% of the 81 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.94% of the 254 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.10% of all 905 drawings. Prior to Friday night, the 2 1 2 0 0 1 Specific Order played January 31, 2023.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 8, 35 and 41 debuted June 27, 2023.

Will the {2-2-1-1} Pattern be bold enough to make a third appearance Tuesday night?

The Art of Multi-Dipping

What is multi-dipping? Double-dipping and multitasking, sure, but multi-dipping? In this case, multi-dipping involves the presence of a Pattern that has played at least two times in a row and had a repeating Combination that has played at least three times. Multi-dipping can either boost a jackpot or bring someone great fortune. Often, as we saw August 9, 2023, it’s the former.

Of Lotto Texas and Powerball, at least one of those lotteries practiced the art of multi-dipping. However, both lotteries saw a boost in their jackpots. Lotto Texas grew to $15.75 million, and Powerball grew to $194 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern returned Wednesday night with winning numbers 6, 15, 31, 35, 36 and 38. This Pattern has now played 1156 times. There have now been 2200 Lotto Texas drawings, and the {3-2-1} Pattern has played 52.5% of the time. Recall that this Pattern was seen in the August 7, 2023 drawing.

Now with 202 appearances, the 2 3 1 Specific Order has played in 17.5% of the 1156 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 2200 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 9.18% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 2 3 1 Specific Order played July 8, 2023.

Four-Number Combinations

Repeating Four-Number Combination 6, 15, 35, and 38 debuted January 12, 2008 and previously played May 4, 2013.

Lotto Texas for sure engaged in the art of multi-dipping. What of Powerball?

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 10, 15, 21, 67, 69 and PB 3, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 273rd appearance. This Pattern has now played in 29.6% of the 922 Powerball drawings and was last seen July 31, 2023.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 85 appearances, has played in 31.1% of the 273 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 922 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.22% of the time. July 29, 2023 was the last time the [1-2-2-1] General Order played.

Now with five appearances, the 1 2 0 0 2 1 Specific Order has played in 5.88% of the 85 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 1.83% of the 273 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.54% of all 922 drawings. Prior to Wednesday night, the 1 2 0 0 2 1 Specific Order played October 1, 2022.

Three-Number Combinations

Even though Powerball didn’t engage in multi-dipping, there were two repeating Three-Number Combinations:

Lotto Texas’s {3-2-1} Pattern has been known to make three-peats, and Powerball’s {2-2-1-1} Pattern is no slouch when it comes to encores, either! Is more multi-dipping in store Saturday night?

A Glass of Freshly Squeezed Mega Millions

It was caught. At long last, dear readers, the Mega Millions jackpot has been caught! After months of mayhem and hijinks, a lone player from Florida became a (pre-tax) billionaire overnight. Naturally, the jackpot was reset to $20 million, but Mega Millions did not surrender quietly.

General Lottery Analysis

The Great Jackpot Takedown of August 8, 2023 was thanks to the {2-2-1-1} Pattern. Thanks to winning numbers 13, 19, 20, 32, 33 and MB 14, this Pattern has now played 253 times. The {2-2-1-1} Pattern has now played in 28% of the 904 drawings and was last seen July 21, 2023.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 84 appearances, has played in 33.2% of the 253 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 904 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.29% of the time. June 20, 2023 was the last time we saw the [1-2-2-1] General Order.

Now with 11 appearances, the 1 2 2 0 0 1 Specific Order has played in 13.1% of the 84 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.35% of the 253 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and 1.22% of all 904 drawings. Prior to Tuesday night, the 1 2 2 0 0 1 Specific Order played May 2, 2023.

Similar Spread

Mega Millions wanted to spread out some. Tuesday night’s numbers had a spread of 06:01:12:01. Similarly, the numbers from January 9, 2015, 37, 49, 50, 56, 57 and MB 8, had a spread of 12:01:06:01. Note how even though the differences between numbers played were the same, the orders in which they played were different.

Three-Number Combinations

There were two repeating Three-Number Combinations this time around:

Will the Mega Millions jackpot resume its climb Friday night, or will it be claimed once more?

Australian August

G’day, Lotterytrend fans! Romulun Harris here! Last night on July 31, 2023, the month ended with a bang when the Lotto Texas district got a visit from the Land Down Under. And now the details.

LOTTO TEXAS

Analysis

Lotto Texas experienced its 306th Australia Play, courtesy of winning numbers, 4, 6, 23, 32, 46, and 52.

Therefore,the {2-2-2} Pattern and 2 2 2 Specific Order both played in 13.93% of all 2196 Lotto Texas drawings and last played on July 19, 2023.

Four-Number Combination Repeat(s)

A trio of Four-Number Combination Repeats occurred:

  • 4, 6, 32, and 46 first played on June 4, 2008.
  • 6, 23, 46, and 52 first played on November 11, 2020.
  • 6, 23, 32, and 52 first played on April 26, 2006.

POWERBALL

Analysis

Courtesy of winning numbers 2, 11, 48, 58, 65, and PB13, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 272nd appearance. This Pattern has now played in 29.63% of all 918 Powerball drawings and last played on July 29, 2023.

The [2-1-2-1] General Order, with its 95th appearance, has now played in 34.93% of all 272 drawings associated with the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and 10.35% of all 918 Powerball drawings. This General Order last played on July 5, 2023.

In its 9th appearance, the 2 0 0 1 2 1 Specific Order has now played in 9.47% of all 95 drawings associated with the [2-1-2-1] General Order. This Specific Order has also played in 3.31% of all 272 drawings associated with the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and 0.98% of all 918 Powerball drawings. The 2 0 0 1 2 1 Specific Order last played on June 17, 2023.

Three-Number Combination Repeat(s)

A couple of Three-Number Combination Repeat(s) occurred:

All Summer long, the Lottery World has been filled with surprises. And that wasn’t surprising enough, tonight in the Megamillions District is the $1.1 billion jackpot waiting for its safe to be cracked. The question, as many times before, is: Will it be won? This is Romulun Harris signing off. Stay safe!

To Spread or Not to Spread

After a week of repeating Four-Number Combinations and similar spreads, Lotto Texas and Powerball scaled it back some Saturday night. However, there was one question these lotteries asked themselves: “Should I play another similar spread?” One lottery opted to go for it, while the other was content to play repeating Combinations. Regardless, Lotto Texas and Powerball saw their respective jackpots climb to $11.75 million and $74 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

Lotto Texas ventured into the July 29, 2023 drawing with a {3-2-1} Pattern three-peat! With winning numbers 6, 7, 13, 32, 39 and 48, this Pattern has now played 1154 times. This Pattern has now played in 52.6% of the 2195 Lotto Texas drawings and was last seen July 26, 2023.

Now with 214 appearances, the 3 1 2 Specific Order has played in 18.5% of the 1154 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 2195 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order played 9.75% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the 3 1 2 Specific Order played May 20, 2023.

Similar Spread

Saturday night’s numbers had a spread of 01:06:19:07:09. Similarly, a spread of 09:01:06:19:07 was featured in the November 21, 2022 drawing. That night, the winning numbers were 12, 21, 22, 28, 47 and 54. Note how the differences between numbers were the same, but their orders were different.

Four-Number Combinations

Even with a similar spread, Lotto Texas had plenty of room for a repeating Four-Number Combination! Repeating Four-Number Combination 6, 7, 13 and 39 debuted March 6, 2023.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

July 29th featured the 271st appearance of the {2-2-1-1} Pattern with 10, 25, 27, 34, 38 and PB 2. This Pattern has played in 29.6% of the 917 Powerball drawings and was last seen July 22, 2023.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 84 appearances, has played in 31% of the 271 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 917 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.16% of the time. June 10, 2023 was the last time we saw the [1-2-2-1] General Order.

Now with 12 appearances, the 1 2 2 0 0 1 Specific Order has played in 14.3% of the 84 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.43% of the 271 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.31% of all 917 drawings. Prior to Saturday night, the 1 2 2 0 0 1 Specific Order played January 25, 2023.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 25, 34 and 38 debuted June 12, 2021.

Is the {3-2-1} Pattern in Lotto Texas returning Monday night, and are more similar spreads on the horizon?

From One Lottery to Another

After a grand takedown of the Powerball jackpot, the {4-1-1} Pattern returned July 22, 2023. Instead of taking down a jackpot or making one stay in place, this Pattern acted as a jackpot booster! The jackpot in Lotto Texas grew to $9.75 million, and Powerball’s grew to $28 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {4-1-1} Pattern made its 247th appearance with 7, 13, 17, 18, 23 and 44. There have now been 2192 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 11.3% of the time. We last saw the {4-1-1} Pattern July 17, 2023.

Now with 84 appearances, the 4 1 1 Specific Order has played in 34% of the 247 drawings where {4-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 2192 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 3.83% of the time. The 4 1 1 Specific Order was last seen July 12, 2023.

Four-Number Combinations

There were no repeating Four-Number Combinations.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 25, 27, 36, 37, 63 and PB 7, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 270th appearance. This Pattern has now played in 29.5% of the 914 Powerball drawings.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 93 appearances, has played in 34.4% of the 270 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 914 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.2% of the time.

Both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [2-2-1-1] General Order were last seen July 15, 2023.

Now with 13 appearances, the 0 2 2 0 1 1 Specific Order have played in 14% of the 93 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.81% of the 270 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.42% of all 914 drawings. Prior to Saturday night, the 0 2 2 0 1 1 Specific Order played July 3, 2023.

Similar Spread

Saturday night’s numbers saw a spread of 02:09:01:26. Similarly, the spread seen on June 22, 2016 was 26:02:01:09. The winning numbers that night were 14, 40, 42, 43, 52 and PB 17. Note how the differences between numbers played were the same but their orders (and numbers played) were different.

Three-Number Combinations

Powerball featured four repeating Three-Number Combinations:

The lottery world seems to have grown a liking to the {4-1-1} Pattern! Is this Pattern returning Monday night, or will it pay a visit to Mega Millions on Tuesday instead?

Mega Millions’ Double Flirtation

Mega Millions played a dangerous game Friday night. With Powerball’s billion-dollar jackpot having been brought down to size, Mega Millions’ turn would come soon enough. However, this lottery was determined not to go down, not without a fight, anyhow! With the help of not one but two encores, the jackpot grew to $820 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The July 21, 2023 drawing featured the return of the {2-2-1-1} Pattern with 29, 40, 47, 50, 57 and MB 25. This Pattern has now played 252 times. There have now been 899 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 28% of the time.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order also made a comeback! With 89 appearances, this General Order has played in 35.3% of the 252 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 899 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.90% of the time.

Recall that both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [2-2-1-1] General Order were last seen July 18, 2023.

Now with eight appearances, the 0 0 2 2 1 1 Specific Order has played in 8.99% of the 89 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.17% of the 252 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.89% of all 899 drawings. Prior to Friday night, the 0 0 2 2 1 1 Specific Order played January 24, 2023.

Three-Number Combinations

A couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations were spotted:

Can the jackpot continue to rise Tuesday night, and with an assist from a {2-2-1-1} Pattern three-peat?

As the Mega Millions Churns

Mega Millions has been on a jackpot high since mid-April. For several months, this lottery has not so quietly built the jackpot, taunting the players as the jackpot grows ever larger. Yet, many are captivated by the chance of winning that newsworthy jackpot. Beautiful and messy, isn’t it?

Of course, Mega Millions didn’t care about the frustrations of players or the musings of lottery analysts. Tuesday night saw the jackpot climb ever higher, and it finally rested at $720 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The July 18, 2023 drawing featured the 251st drawing of the {2-2-1-1} Pattern with 19, 22, 31, 37, 54 and MB 18. This Pattern has now played in 28% of the 898 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen June 20, 2023.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 88 appearances, has played in 35.1% of the 251 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 898 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.8% of the time.

Now with 14 appearances, the 0 2 2 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 15.9% of the 88 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.58% of the 251 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.56% of all 898 drawings.

Prior to Tuesday night, both the [2-2-1-1] General Order and the 0 2 2 1 0 1 Specific Order played March 17, 2023.

Three-Number Combinations

Flirting with a playback wasn’t enough. Mega Millions had plenty of energy to spare for a trio of repeating Three-Number Combinations!

Mega Millions has two choices: either give up the jackpot and be forced to reset or tease the players some more. Unfortunately for Mega Millions, and fortunately for us, the players get to decide this lottery’s fate Friday night. Who, or what, will win out?