Category: 2-2-1-1 pattern

The Power of 396 Million

Mega Millions didn’t make things easy for all who dared to play May 7, 2021. Its prize certainly wouldn’t be the largest of The Big Three if just anyone could win the prize just like that! How large is that prize now?

Three hundred and ninety-six million dollars.

That’s $396,000,000. That’s crazy-rich levels of wealth, the coveted “Screw you!” money. The dream of having that kind of wealth, to pay off debts and have real control over your life (provided you handle that level of wealth wisely) is what attracts people to Mega Millions and its kin. And even though that mighty oak of a prize stands tall and strong, more people still are going to go for it next week.

As there’s no lemonade or sweet tea on tap, let’s take a closer look at Friday night’s results in the shade of that mighty oak of a lottery.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 5, 10, 19, 21, 50 and MB 10, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 181st appearance.

Propping the jackpot up. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 669 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 27.1% of the time. Prior to Friday night, this Pattern played April 30, 2021.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 61 appearances, has played in 33.7% of the 181 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 669 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.12% of the time.

Now with nine appearances, the 2 2 0 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 14.8% of the 61 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.97% of the 181 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.35% of all 669 drawings.

Both the [2-2-1-1] General Order and the 2 2 0 1 0 1 Specific Order were last seen in the March 5, 2021 drawing.

Three-Number Combinations

A trio of repeating Three-Number Combinations appeared:

Repeating Three-Number Combinations abound! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

As many more gear up to take on the Mega Millions jackpot next week, will it grow once more, or will someone take it down?

The Might of the Playback

Lotto Texas and Powerball got off to an energetic start Saturday night! The theme for May 1, 2021 appeared to be “Playback”. One lottery saw this wild play, and another came mighty close.

Saturday night was also one for all you out there who just love rising jackpots! Lotto Texas, for one, found its voice again. After that bout with a $47 million jackpot last year, there was no harm in trying to go after that prize again. The boost to $13.5 million certainly helped! Powerball, ever confident, saw its jackpot grow to $142 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 4, 6, 18, 29, 36 and 49, the {3-2-1} Pattern came back for its 982nd appearance.

Starting the month with a Pattern encore! Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Pattern has now played in 52.8% of the 1860 Lotto Texas drawings.

The {3-2-1} Pattern wasn’t the only one who made an encore! Now with 176 appearances, the 3 2 1 Specific Order has played in 17.9% of the 982 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1860 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has 9.46% of the time.

Both the {3-2-1} Pattern and the 3 2 1 Specific Order were last seen April 28, 2021.

Four-Number Combinations

Amidst all the excitement surrounding the double encore and a rising jackpot, there just wasn’t enough room for repeating Four-Number Combinations this time around.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 167th appearance with 35, 36, 47, 61, 63 and PB 3.

On to a different Pattern for Powerball. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

There have now been 582 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has played 28.7% of the time.

The [2-1-2-1] General Order, now with 55 appearances, has played in 32.9% of the 167 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 582 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has also played 9.45% of the time.

Both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [2-1-2-1] General Order played in the April 21, 2021 drawing.

There were other plans for the Specific Order. With its third appearance, the 0 0 2 1 2 1 Specific Order has played in 5.45% of the 55 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 1.80% of the 167 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.52% of all 582 drawings. Prior to Saturday night, the 0 0 2 1 2 1 Specific Order played August 10, 2019.

Three-Number Combinations  

 There was room enough for a couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations!

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

Will Wednesday night mean more rising jackpots and possible three-peats?

Climb On, Mega Millions Jackpot! Climb On

Mega Millions stood strong throughout April. Nothing could sway or chop down the mighty oak of a jackpot! On April 30, 2021, the jackpot saw another boost. With the prize unclaimed, it grew to a mighty $345 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 180th appearance with winning numbers 8, 19, 26, 48, 49 and MB 5.

Ending April with the *second* most common Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

After 667 Mega Millions drawings, this Pattern has played 27% of the time.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 66 appearances, has played in 36.7% of the 180 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 667 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.90% of the time.

Both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [1-2-2-1] General Order were last seen April 6, 2021.

Now with nine appearances, the 1 2 0 2 0 1 Specific Order has played in 13.6% of the 66 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5% of the 180 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.35% of all 667 drawings. Prior to Friday night, the 1 2 0 2 0 1 Specific Order played December 4, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 8, 19, and 26 debuted June 16, 2015.

At the top! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will a {2-2-1-1} Pattern encore be the first May drawing for Mega Millions, and could it topple the jackpot?

A Tale of Rising Jackpots

One word best described the jackpots for Lotto Texas and Powerball: unshakeable. Throughout April, many tried but failed to claim the prizes. And, on April 28, 2021, the only way the jackpots went is up! The respective jackpots for Lotto Texas and Powerball climbed to $13 million and $129 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

Lotto Texas bid farewell to April with a {3-2-1} Pattern. With winning numbers 4, 16, 17, 26, 30 and 37, this Pattern has now played 981 times.

Ending with the most common Pattern! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1859 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 52.8% of the time.

Now with 175 appearances, the 3 2 1 Specific Order has played in 17.8% of the 981 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1859 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 9.41% of the time.

Both the {3-2-1} Pattern and the 3 2 1 Specific Order were last seen April 7, 2021.

Four-Number Combinations

Lotto Texas made room for a couple of repeating Four-Number Combinations:

  • 16, 26, 30, 37 (Debuted December 2, 2006)
  • 4, 16, 26, 30 (Debuted July 25, 2009)
Near the top of the table! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 16, 18, 35, 39, 53 and PB 21, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 166th appearance.

Pushing the jackpot ever higher! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

There have now been 581 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has played 28.6% of the time. We last saw the {2-2-1-1} Pattern in the April 21, 2021 drawing.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 60 appearances, has played in 36.1% of the 166 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 581 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.3% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the [2-2-1-1] General Order played March 31, 2021.

Now with three appearances, the 0 2 2 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 5% of the 60 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order haws also played in 1.81% of the 166 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.52% of all 581 drawings. The 0 2 2 1 0 1 Specific Order was last seen November 7, 2018.

Three-Number Combinations  

Repeating Three-Number Combination 16, 53 and PB 21 debuted November 25, 2015.

Near the middle…Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will the jackpots continue their rise after Saturday’s drawing?

Showers of (Repeating) Combinations

“April showers bring May flowers,” as they say. Both Lotto Texas and Powerball were showered with repeating Combinations April 21, 2021. After the rain cleared, we weren’t left with a three-peat for either the {2-2-2} or the {2-1-1-1-1} Patterns. Instead, we were left with blooming jackpots! Lotto Texas’s jackpot grew to $11.75 million, and Powerball’s blossomed to $104 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-3} Pattern made its 149th appearance with winning numbers 4, 11, 12, 19, 25 and 33.

Switching gears on the Pattern! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1857 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has now played 8.02% of the time. We last saw the {3-3} Pattern February 10, 2021.

Now with 49 appearances, the 3 3 0 Specific Order has played in 32.9% of the 149 drawings where {3-3} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1857 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 2.64% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 3 3 0 Specific Order played December 26, 2020.

Four-Number Combinations

Repeating Four-Number Combination 4, 11, 12 and 25 debuted September 13, 2008.

A lone repeating Four-Number Combination in the wild! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 21, 25, 32, 63, 67 and PB 6, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 165th appearance.

Making nice with a different Pattern. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 28.5% of the 579 Powerball drawings and was last seen April 10, 2021.

The [2-1-2-1] General Order, now with 54 appearances, has played in 32.7% of the 165 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 579 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.33% of the time. We last saw the [2-1-2-1] General Order in the March 10, 2021 drawing.

Now with seven appearances, the 0 2 1 0 2 1 Specific Order has played in 13% of the 54 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.24% of the 165 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.21% of all 579 drawings. The 0 2 1 0 2 1 Specific Order was last seen February 13, 2021.

Three-Number Combinations  

Four repeating Three-Number Combinations were present Wednesday night:

Clusters of repeating Three-Number Combinations! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

And to think a repeating Four-Number Combination wasn’t necessary!

Will either the {3-3} Pattern or the {2-2-1-1} Pattern return Saturday night?

Subverted Lottery Expectations

Given recent events in the lottery world, you’d think either Lotto Texas or Powerball (or both) would see yet another repeat appearance of their most common Pattern. After all, the {3-2-1} Pattern three-peat in Lotto Texas laid the groundwork for a Pattern streak. Alas, these lotteries had other plans April 10, 2021. Lotto Texas broke up with the {3-2-1} Pattern and Powerball called it quits with the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern. Repeating Four and Three-Number Combinations, and rising jackpots, were what remained of these tumultuous splits. Lotto Texas hit $10 million, and Powerball pushed onward to $67 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {4-1-1} Pattern made its 205th appearance, with winning numbers 10, 21, 25, 34, 36 and 43.

The 4-1-1: Not just information! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1854 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 11.1% of the time. We last saw the {4-1-1} Pattern March 27, 2021.

Now with 68 appearances, the 1 4 1 Specific Order has played in 33.2% of the 205 drawings where {4-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1854 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 3.67% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the 1 4 1 Specific Order played March 3, 2021.

Four-Number Combinations

Repeating Four-Number Combination 10, 25, 34 and 36 debuted September 27, 2008.

A lone repeating Four-Number Combination. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 14, 16, 23, 50, 53 and PB 3, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 164th appearance.

Choosing to go with the {2-2-1-1] Pattern. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

There have now been 576 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has now played 28.5% of the time. The {2-2-1-1} Pattern was last seen March 31, 2021.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 52 appearances, has played in 31.7% of the 164 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 576 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order ha splayed 9.03% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the [1-2-2-1] General Order played February 3, 2021.

Now with three appearances, the 1 2 0 2 0 1 Specific Order has played in 5.77% of the 52 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 1.83% of the 164 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.52% of all 576 drawings. We last saw the 1 2 0 2 0 1 Specific Order August 15, 2018.

Three-Number Combinations  

A trio of repeating Three-Number Combinations surfaced:

  • 16, 50, 53 (Debuted November 7, 2015)
  • 14, 50, 53 (Debuted March 20, 2019)
  • 14, 23, PB 3 (Debuted March 9, 2016)
Repeating Three-Number Combinations bundled together! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will Lotto Texas and Powerball stick with these Patterns going into next week, or will they return to the {3-2-1} Pattern and {2-1-1-1-1} patterns, respectively?

Mega Millions’ Reduction Plan

The past few Mega Millions drawings saw a budding relationship with repeating Three-Number Combinations. At least three such Combinations would appear. As it is in life, so it is in the lottery world: Nothing lasts forever.

The April 6, 2021 Mega Millions drawing saw a massive reduction in repeating Three-Number Combinations. As that was going on, the jackpot crossed the $200 million threshold. More specifically, the prize had increased to $201 million.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 1, 19, 20, 32, 42 and MB 17, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 179th appearance.

These numbers saw a reduction in repeating Three-Number Combinations. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 660 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 27.1% of the time. We last saw the {2-2-1-1} Pattern March 19, 2021.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 65 appearances, has played in 36.3% of the 179 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. This General Order has also played in 9.85% of all 660 drawings.

Now with nine appearances, the 1 2 2 0 0 1 Specific Order has played in 13.8% of the 65 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.03% of the 179 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.36% of all 660 drawings.

Prior to Tuesday night, both the [1-2-2-1] General Order and the 1 2 2 0 0 1 Specific Order played February 9, 2021.

Three-Number Combinations

Although there were far fewer repeating Three-Number Combinations this time around, one did manage to make an appearance. Repeating Three-Number Combination 1, 20 and 42 debuted December 22, 2017.

The single repeating Three-Number Combination, boxed in red. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will the {2-2-1-1} Pattern make an encore Friday night, and will it be accompanied by repeating Three-Number Combinations?

Lamb? What Lamb?

March was, without a doubt, a busy month for Lotto Texas and Powerball. Although the events of March 31, 2021 weren’t as wild as what took place this past Saturday, the night was far from calm. Both Lotto Texas and Powerball saw their respective jackpots increase to $8.5 million and $32 million. What’s more is that Powerball saw a double three-peat, and then some!

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 1, 13, 20, 25, 32 and 49, the {3-2-1} Pattern made its 978th appearance.

A common Pattern to end March! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1851 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 52.8% of the time. We last saw the {3-2-1} Pattern March 24, 2021.

Now with 167 appearances, the 2 3 1 Specific Order has played in 17.1% of the 978 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1851 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 9.02% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 2 3 1 Specific Order played March 20, 2021.

Four-Number Combinations

Repeating Four-Number Combination 1, 13, 32 and 49 debuted August 23, 2014.

A lone repeating Four-Number Combination amidst a sea of numbers. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 163rd appearance with 3, 10, 44, 55, 68 and PB 24.

Ever-persistent, that {2-2-1-1} Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 28.4% of the 573 Powerball drawings.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 59 appearances, has played in 36.2% of the 163 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 573 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.3% of the time.

Recently, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [2-2-1-1] General Order have been joined at the hip. This is their third consecutive appearance together! Recall that they were last seen in the March 27, 2021 drawing.

Now with eight appearances, the 2 0 0 2 1 1 Specific Order has played in 13.6% of the 59 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.91% of the 163 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.40% all 573 drawings. We last saw the 2 0 0 2 1 1 Specific Order March 13, 2021.

Three-Number Combinations  

The “and then some” was a trio of repeating Three-Number Combinations!

The red trio! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will Powerball’s {2-2-1-1} Pattern and [2-2-1-1] General Order stick together Saturday night, or will another act take the stage? And will Lotto Texas see a {3-2-1} Pattern encore?

27 Days Later

This post could have been called “The Ides of March”, except March 15th was two weeks ago. Instead, we paid homage to a horror film series. Sort of.

Thankfully, there were no zombie hordes running around and society didn’t collapse, though the aftermath of March 27, 2021 was nothing short of awesome. This awesome, of course, was more along the lines of inspiring admiration or fear (the original definition, in fact).

What triggered such an emotion, you ask? For starters, Lotto Texas saw a playback, and a jackpot that rose to $8.25 million. Powerball nearly saw a playback, but something else, something of greater magnitude, occurred. Two somethings. The first something was the $238 million Powerball jackpot being won by a sole player from Florida. Naturally, the jackpot reset itself to $20 million. The other something was a repeat Four-Number Combination!

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 16, 24, 42, 45, 48 and 50, the {4-1-1} Pattern made its 204th appearance.

There have now been 1850 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 11% of the time.

Now with 71 appearances, the 1 1 4 Specific Order has played in 34.8% of the 204 drawings where {4-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1850 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 3.84% of the time.

Both the {4-1-1} Pattern and the 1 1 4 Specific Order were last seen March 17, 2021. Talk about lucky!

Four-Number Combinations

A trio of repeating Four-Number Combinations made an appearance. In fact, one of these Combinations debuted in the earlier-mentioned March 17th drawing!

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 162nd appearance with winning numbers 6, 14, 38, 39, 65 and PB 6.

There have now been 572 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has played 28.3% of the time.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 58 appearances, has played in 35.8% of the 162 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 572 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.1% of the time.

Prior to Saturday night, both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [2-2-1-1] General Order played March 24, 2021. Not only was this a near-playback, but this was also a double encore!

Now with three appearances, the 2 0 2 0 1 1 Specific Order has played in 5.17% of the 58 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 1.85% of the 162 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.52% of all 572 drawings. The 2 0 2 0 1 1 Specific Order was last seen in the July 8, 2020 drawing.

Four-Number Combination

The repeating Four-Number Combination (that wasn’t a typo) was 6, 38, 39 and PB 6.

This Combination debuted December 23, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations  

Having popped the hood of a repeating Four-Number Combination, four repeating Three-Number Combinations were found deep inside:

  • 38, 39, PB 6
  • 6, 39, PB 6
  • 6, 38, PB 6
  • 6, 38, 39

All the combinations above debuted in the earlier-mentioned December 23rd drawing.

Powerball got hooked on repeating Three-Number Combinations, as there was room for one more! Repeating Three-Number Combination 14, 39, and 65 debuted January 16, 2021.

Will March end on a note like this, or will a quieter night await us on Wednesday?

A Spring in Their Step

This past Saturday, Lotto Texas and Powerball had the honor of welcoming spring. With a playback in Lotto Texas and a repeating Three-Number Combination in Powerball, they were more than ready to jump into the next season!

Yet, that was a quiet night compared to what happened March 24, 2021. The {3-2-1} Pattern returned in Lotto Texas and there was a parade of repeating Three and Four-Number Combinations! This madness propelled the Lotto Texas jackpot to $8 million, and Powerball jumped to $238 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern encore was made possible by winning numbers 6, 21, 27, 33, 37 and 51. This Pattern has now played 977 times.

The {3-2-1} Pattern back for more! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1849 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 52.8% of the time. Recall that the {3-2-1} Pattern was last seen in the March 20, 2021 drawing.

Now with 140 appearances, the 1 3 2 Specific Order has played in 14.3% of the 977 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1849 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 7.57% of the time. The 1 3 2 Specific Order previously played November 14, 2020.

A couple of repeating Four-Number Combinations to spice things up! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Four-Number Combinations

The repeating Four-Number Combinations were as follows:

  • 6, 27, 33, 51  (Debuted July 23, 2008)
  • 21, 27, 33, 51 (Debuted October 29, 2014)

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 4, 9, 17, 27, 38 and PB 18, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 161st appearance.

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern in all its splendor! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 28.2% of the 571 Powerball drawings.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 57 appearances, has played in 35.4% of the 161 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 571 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.98% of the time.

Prior to Wednesday night, both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [2-2-1-1] General Order played March 13, 2021.

Now with eight appearances, the 2 2 1 0 0 1 Specific Order has played in 14% of the 57 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.97% of the 161 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.40% of all 571 drawings. We last saw the 2 2 1 0 0 1 Specific Order January 26, 2019.

Three-Number Combinations  

Powerball made enough room for two repeating Three-Number Combinations:

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

Will either the {3-2-1} Pattern or the {2-2-1-1} Pattern come back for more Saturday night?