Chaos and (Minimizing) Confusion

As if a rotten year couldn’t get any rottener. The news of Chadwick Boseman’s recent passing was like a sucker punch. At 43 years of age, it feels too soon. In his short time on the mortal plane, he became known for playing Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, and T’Challa/Black Panther, the most famous role of all. Regardless of whether they were historical or a comic book/movie character, these figures inspired millions to achieve their dreams, and also work towards a better world for all.

It is with Mr. Boseman’s passing that we mustn’t forget the passing of Anthony Huber (26) and Joseph Rosenbaum (36). They were protesting the shooting of Jacob Blake, a(nother) black father who was shot by police and is now paralyzed from the waist down. Mr. Huber and Mr. Rosenbaum were murdered by Kyle Rittenhouse, a seventeen-year-old man who claimed to have shot them in self-defense. They were in fact, trying to protect the other protesters from Rittenhouse.

If you want to see a better world, it isn’t enough to be a keyboard warrior. Write to your leaders (if they will listen). Protest peacefully if you are able to protest. And most importantly, vote. This is an election you cannot sit out. If voting didn’t matter, they wouldn’t make it so difficult.

May these three Rest in Power, and let’s continue working on that better world. As another inspirational figure said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.”

As school resumes and yet another pumpkin spice latte season is about to descend upon us, the sleepy days of summer are numbered. Traditionally, Labor Day weekend is considered the last weekend of summer. What with all that’s gone on this year, it’s hard to believe that Labor Day is next weekend.

Amidst the madness plaguing the human world, Mega Millions retained its status as “top” lottery. The August 28, 2020 drawing saw encores for both the Pattern and the General Order. Playing it safe paid off for the players as well, at least those who like big prizes. With no one able to pick the six winning numbers, the jackpot climbed to $78 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern returned with winning numbers 3, 9, 50, 53, 64 and MB 1. This Pattern has now played 164 times.

Another round of the {2-2-1-1] Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 597 drawings, and this Pattern has played in 27.5% of them.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 54 appearances, has played in 32.9% of the 164 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 597 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.05% of the time.

Both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [2-2-1-1] General Order played August 25, 2020.

Now with two appearances, the 2 0 0 2 1 1 Specific Order has played in 3.70% of the 54 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 1.22% of the 164 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern, and in 0.34% of all 597 drawings. The 2 0 0 2 1 1 Specific Order made its first appearance in the February 25, 2020 drawing.

Three-Number Combinations

The tag team encore of the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and [2-2-1-1] General Order were accompanied by two repeating Three-Number Combinations:

9, 53, 64 (Debuted May 18, 2018)
3, 50, MB 1 (Debuted March 27, 2020)

Resting on the same row! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

As August gives way to September, will the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and [2-2-1-1] General Order come back for a joint three-peat?

Aristocratic Mega Millions

Mega Millions considers itself an elite of sorts. After all, it has flirted with billion-dollar jackpots, and currently has the largest prize (Powerball and Lotto Texas are in second and third place, respectively). And, that prize grew once again. With no one selecting the six winning numbers, the jackpot ascended to $67 million.

General Lottery Analysis

Rather than opt for a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern encore, August 25, 2020 featured the 163^rd appearance of the {2-2-1-1} Pattern, with winning numbers 8, 10, 15, 17, 57, and MB 12.

No room for encores. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has played in 27.3% of the 596 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen August 7, 2020.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 53 appearances, has played in 32.5% of the 163 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 596 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 8.89% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [2-2-1-1] General Order played May 29, 2020.

Now with six appearances, the 2 2 0 0 1 1 Specific Order has played in 11.3% of the 53 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.68% of the 163 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.01% of all 596 drawings. The 2 2 0 0 1 1 Specific Order was last seen in the August 7, 2018 drawing.

Similar Spread

Mega Millions sipped on a mint julep while offering up a similar spread. The spread for Tuesday night’s numbers was 02:05:02:40. October 18, 2019 saw something similar with its numbers. That night, the winning numbers were 18, 58, 60, 65, 67 and MB 20, with a spread of 40:02:05:02. Note that the differences between numbers was the same, yet they were in a different order.

Three-Number Combinations

There were also a couple of accompanying repeating Three-Number Combinations:

8, 10, 17 (Debuted October 8, 2019)
8, 17, 57 (Debuted March 31, 2020)

Repeating Three-Number Combinations to bolster Mega Millions’ position. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will Mega Millions continue to dominate lottery high society Friday night?

Unshakeable Lotto Texas and Plucky Powerball

This year has been a year of discovery for Lotto Texas. Unlike Mega Millions and Powerball, this lottery is, comparatively speaking, the prim and proper one. Now and again, it indulges but pulls back when things get too hairy. Thing is, Lotto Texas hasn’t pulled back in a while. Since January, the jackpot has climbed from $5 million to over $30 million. August 15, 2020 was yet another winless night, and more money being added to the pot meant $33.25 million up for grabs in the next drawing.

August 15, 2020 was a night of opportunity for Powerball. After getting knocked off its feet earlier this week, it dusted off and hit the ground running. With the help of encores from both the Pattern and the General Order, the jackpot rose to $22 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {4-2} Pattern made its 193^rd appearance with 14, 15, 42, 46, 47 and 51.

Propped up by an uncommon Pattern! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1786 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 10.8% of the time. This Pattern was last seen in the June 6, 2020 drawing.

Now with 25 appearances, the 2 0 4 Specific Order has played in 13% of the 193 drawings where {4-2} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1786 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 1.40% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the 2 0 4 Specific Order played December 7, 2019.

Four-Number Combinations

Repeating Four-Number Combination 14, 42, 47 and 51 debuted October 13, 2018.

A Combination boost! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

Winning numbers 5, 12, 34, 45, 56 and PB 3 marked the 143^rd appearance of the {2-2-1-1} Pattern.

Getting back up with a Pattern encore! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 28.1% of the 508 Powerball drawings.

The [2-1-2-1] General Order, now with 48 appearances, has played in 33.6% of the 143 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 508 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.45% of the time.

Both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [2-1-2-1] General Order played August 12, 2020.

Now with four appearances, the 2 0 1 2 0 1 Specific Order has played in 8.33% of the 48 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 2.80% of the 143 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.79% of all 508 drawings. The 2 0 1 2 0 1 Specific Order was last seen October 5, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

Repeating Three-Number Combination 5, 45 and PB 3 debuted May 20, 2017.

A little something “extra”. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Lotto Texas seems to have fully embraced this “new” self. Will this lottery continue to indulge itself, or will it begin to tone it down a notch?

The Lotto Texas Playback and Sunshine for Powerball

August 12, 2020 featured another shake-up in the lottery world! Powerball was brought down by an intrepid player from The Sunshine State, and with that, the jackpot was reset to $20 million. Lotto Texas was determined to not go down. With an assist from the Australia Play, a playback like no other, its jackpot rose to $32.25 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 6, 15, 25, 35, 39 and 41, both the {2-2-2} Pattern and the 2 2 2 Specific Order made their 241^st appearance.

An extra kick in Lotto Texas! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1785 Lotto Texas drawings, and an Australia Play has occurred in 13.5% of them. The last time an Australia Play happened was July 4, 2020.

Four-Number Combinations

After the dust settled, repeating Four-Number Combination 6, 15, 35 and 39 remained.

The lone repeating Four-Number Combination boldly dons red. Source: lotterytrend.com

This Combination debuted in the May 4, 2013 drawing.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 142^nd appearance with 2, 6, 18, 36, 37 and PB 21.

Brought down to size by the *second* most common Powerball Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 28% of the 507 Powerball drawings.

The [2-1-2-1] General Order, now with 47 appearances, has played in 33.1% of the 142 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 507 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.27% of the time.

Prior to Wednesday night, both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [2-1-2-1] General Order played August 5, 2020.

Now with eight appearances, the 2 1 2 0 0 1 Specific Order played in 17% of the 47 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.63% of the 142 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.58% of all 507 drawings. The 2 1 2 0 0 1 Specific Order was last seen May 16, 2020.

Three-Number Combination(s)

Repeating Three-Number Combination 2, 18 and 37 debuted January 3, 2018.

Repeating Three-Number Combination makes everything better! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Lotto Texas may have the bigger jackpot of the two right now, but will that continue into Saturday night?

Variety is the Spice of Mega Millions

Variety, regardless of how we feel about it, makes life more interesting. For better or worse, we humans don’t mind the occasional shake-up to our routines. It just so happened that Mega Millions is also one that enjoys partaking in variety as well! Instead of a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern three-peat, another approach was taken to raise the jackpot. With no one picking the six winning numbers, it climbed to $24 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 162^nd appearance in the August 7, 2020 drawing. The winning numbers were 4, 44, 53, 64, 70 and MB 3.

Changing things up! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 591 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 27.4% of the time.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 59 appearances, has played in 36.4% of the 162 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 591 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.98% of the time.

Both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [1-2-2-1] General Order were last seen July 10, 2020.

Now with eight appearances, the 1 0 0 2 2 1 Specific Order has played in 13.6% of the 59 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.94% of the 162 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.35% of all 591 drawings. The 1 0 0 2 2 1 Specific Order was last seen January 18, 2019.

Three-Number Combinations

The lone repeating Three-Number Combination of the evening was 44, 64 and MB 3.

This Combination debuted December 6, 2013.

Will next week be the week of the {2-2-1-1} Pattern, or will Mega Millions shake it up a bit?

Pummeling and (Near) Playbacks

One word described the night of August 5, 2020: brutal. Lotto Texas and Powerball players got pummeled for even daring to think they could win either of the jackpots. It could be argued that players of the former bore the brunt of it, as there was a Texas-sized playback. With that playback came a jackpot now worth $30.25 million. That quiet, unassuming Lotto Texas ain’t so quiet these days, and hasn’t been for some time.

A playback looked to be on the horizon in Powerball but no go. The jackpot there settled at a comfortable $158 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The uncommonly seen {3-3} Pattern was the cause of the kerfuffle here. With winning numbers 8, 12, 15, 37, 44 and 54, this Pattern made its 141^st appearance.

Different pattern, same result: a rising jackpot! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Now, 141 is a pretty big number, but see, there have been 1783 Lotto Texas drawings. Of those drawings, the {3-3} Pattern has only played in 7.91% of them.

Now with 53 appearances, the 3 0 3 Specific Order has played in 37.6% of the 141 drawings where {3-3} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1783 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 2.98% of the time.

Both the {3-3} Pattern and the 3 0 3 Specific Order were last seen in the June 13, 2020 drawing.

Four-Number Combinations

The {3-3} Pattern couldn’t bear to act alone. In addition to the playback, it was accompanied by a posse of repeating Four-Number Combinations:

8, 37, 44, 54 (Debuted October 30, 2010)
8, 15, 44, 54 (Debuted March 16, 2019)
12, 15, 37, 54 (Debuted April 10, 2002)
8, 12, 15, 37 (Debuted August 23, 2006)

Bunches of repeating Four-Number Combinations! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 141^st appearance with winning numbers 7, 14, 17, 57, 65 and PB 24.

Sticking with a familiar Pattern. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 27.9% of the 505 Powerball drawings.

The [2-1-2-1] General Order, now with 46 appearances, has played in 32.6% of the 141 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 505 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.11% of the time.

Both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [2-1-2-1] General Order were last seen July 22, 2020.

Now with seven appearances, the 2 1 0 0 2 1 Specific Order has played in 15.2% of the 46 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.96% of the 141 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.39% of all 505 drawings. We last saw the 2 1 0 0 2 1 Specific Order October 16, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

Repeating Three-Number Combination 7, 57 and PB 24 debuted January 12, 2019.

Single and near the middle! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will Saturday night continue the trend of rising jackpots?

Still Aboard the Jackpot Train

Summer 2020 is looking to be the summer of jackpot hikes. True, there are only a few days left in July and there’s still August but save for a couple of hiccups, Powerball has remained strong, and Lotto Texas has yet to stumble! July 22, 2020 meant taking on more jackpot. With no one picking the six winning numbers in either Lotto Texas or Powerball, their respective jackpots rose to $27.75 million and $117 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern encore, and its 945^th appearance overall, were made possible by 12, 18, 32, 39, 47 and 52.

A power boost by encore! Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Pattern has now played in 53.1% of the 1779 Lotto Texas drawings and was last seen July 18, 2020.

Now with 137 appearances, the 2 1 3 Specific Order has played in 14.5% of the 945 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1779 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 7.70% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 2 1 3 Specific Order played June 20, 2020.

Four-Number Combinations

Although a {3-2-1} Pattern encore gave the jackpot a boost, it didn’t produce any repeating Four-Number Combinations.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 16, 25, 36, 44, 55 and PB 14, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 140^th appearance.

No Pattern encore but a rising jackpot still! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 27.9% of the 501 Powerball drawings and was last seen July 8, 2020.

The [2-1-2-1] General Order, now with 45 appearances, has played in 32.1% of the 140 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 501 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 8.98% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the [2-1-2-1] General Order played May 16, 2020.

Now with four appearances, the 0 2 1 2 0 1 Specific Order has played in 8.89% of the 45 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 2.86% of the 140 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.80% of all 501 drawings. The 0 2 1 2 0 1 Specific Order was last seen November 27, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

There were two repeating Three-Number Combinations:

25, 36, 55 (Debuted December 9, 2017)
25, 36, PB 14 (Debuted June 9, 2018)

Bundled together! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will the jackpot hikes continue, or will the jackpot train make a stop for at least one lottery?

And the Jackpot Goes Up, Up, Up

The heat makes people, and apparently lotteries, go crazy. As the thermometer climbed July 10, 2020, so did the Mega Millions jackpot. No fancy tricks or {3-1-1-1} Pattern three-peat were necessary to send the prize to $91 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 161^st appearance with 10, 15, 20, 49, 53 and MB 22.

New weekend, different Pattern. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com

This Pattern has now played in 27.6% of the 583 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen May 29, 2020.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 58 appearances, has played in 36% of the 161 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 583 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.95% of the time.

Now with seven appearances, the 1 2 0 2 0 1 Specific Order has played in 12.1% of the 58 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.35% of the 161 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.20% of all 583 drawings.

Prior to Friday night, both the [1-2-2-1] General Order and the 1 2 0 2 0 1 Specific Order played May 12, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations

There was just enough energy to throw out a repeating Three-Number Combination! Lone repeater 10, 53 and MB 22 debuted January 29, 2019.

Will a {2-2-1-1} Pattern encore Tuesday night boost the jackpot once again?

Revenge of the First of July

July 1^st, obviously, is the first day of July. This year, it took on another meaning in the lottery world. It was on July 8, 2020, that it came back with a vengeance in both Lotto Texas and Powerball. In fact, it completely overtook the former. The end result was a jackpot boost to $25.5 million and $79 million, respectively.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 2, 10, 23, 32, 34 and 38, the {3-2-1} Pattern made its 943^rd appearance.

Never gone for long! Source: lotterytrend.com

This Pattern has now played in 53.1% of the 1775 Lotto Texas drawings.

Now with 156 appearances, the 2 3 1 Specific Order has played in 16.5% of the 943 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1775 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 8.79% of the time.

Prior to Wednesday night, both the {3-2-1} Pattern and the 2 3 1 Specific Order played July 1, 2020.

Four-Number Combinations

The overpowering effect of July 1^st was enough to quell repeating Four-Number Combinations.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 139^th appearance with winning numbers 3, 10, 34, 36, 62 and PB 5.

One week is plenty of time for a lottery! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

There have now been 498 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has played 28% of the time.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 52 appearances, has played in 37.4% of the 139 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 497 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.5% of the time.

Both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [2-2-1-1] General Order were last seen in the July 1, 2020 Powerball drawing.

Now with two appearances, the 2 0 2 0 1 1 Specific Order has played in 3.85% of the 52 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 1.44% of the 139 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.40% of all 497 drawings. The 2 0 2 0 1 1 Specific Order made its first appearance in the July 8, 2017 drawing. That was exactly three years ago!

Three-Number Combination(s)

The lone repeating Three-Number Combination 3, 62 and PB 5 debuted February 10, 2016.

Will it be playbacks (or near playbacks) that boost the jackpots even higher or bring them down Saturday night? Or, do the lotteries have something else in store?

Looking a Bit Like June Out There

A special thanks to guest blogger Romulun Harris for filling in yesterday at such short notice!

The calendar said June is done, but Lotto Texas and Powerball said, “Really, now?” Both lotteries kicked off July with recently seen Patterns. This solidified the Pattern streak in Lotto Texas and its jackpot soared to $24.5 million! Powerball held strong; its jackpot rose to $60 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The July 1, 2020 Lotto Texas drawing featured winning numbers 6, 17, 20, 32, 35 and 53. This not only marked the 942^nd appearance of the {3-2-1} Pattern but its fourth consecutive appearance!

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

There have now been 1773 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 53.1% of the time. Remember that the {3-2-1} Pattern was last seen June 27, 2020.

Now with 155 appearances, the 2 3 1 Specific Order has played in 16.5% of the 942 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1773 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 8.74% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 2 3 1 Specific Order played May 16, 2020.

Four-Number Combinations

There were no repeating Four-Number Combinations this time around.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

July 1^st for Powerball meant the 138^th appearance for the {2-2-1-1} Pattern, with winning numbers 15, 28, 52, 53, 63 and PB 18.

No Pattern streak but a rising jackpot! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 27.9% of the 495 Powerball drawings and was last seen June 20, 2020.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 51 appearances, has played in 37% of the 138 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 495 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.3% of the time. We last saw the [2-2-1-1] General Order April 1, 2020.

Now with six appearances, the 0 2 0 2 1 1 Specific Order has played in 11.8% of the 51 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.35% of the 138 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.21% of all 495 drawings. The 0 2 0 2 1 1 General Order was last seen October 30, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The lone repeating Three-Number Combination 15, 63 and PB 18 debuted November 30, 2019.

Topping the chart in red! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will Lotto Texas’s {3-2-1} Pattern streak and rising jackpot continue, and will Powerball’s {2-2-1-1} Pattern see an encore Saturday night?