Category: 3-1-1-1 pattern

Summertime Jackpot Hikes

Hiking is one way to explore the great outdoors! Just get your hiking gear, pack some sandwiches and water, drive until you see woods and…

Oh, wait. Wrong type of “hike”.

Today’s post is about a different kind of hike, the kind of hike you see when the cost of something, or in this case, a jackpot, rises. Lotto Texas has been on a roll; it jackpot is at the highest it’s been in a long time. Meanwhile, Powerball’s jackpot is getting closer to the $100 million mark.

There were no wild or crazy plays July 11, 2020. But those weren’t needed to send the Lotto Texas jackpot to $25.75 million and Powerball’s to $89 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 9, 20, 45, 50, 52 and 53, the {4-1-1} Pattern made its 194th appearance.

And the jackpot keeps going up! Source: lotterytrend.com

This Pattern has now played in 10.9% of the 1776 Lotto Texas drawings and was last seen April 1, 2020.

Now with 68 appearances, the 1 1 4 Specific Order has played in 35.1% of the 194 drawings where {4-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1776 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 3.83% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the 1 1 4 Specific Order played February 26, 2020.

Four-Number Combinations

There were no repeating Four-Number Combinations.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 96th appearance with winning numbers 14, 19, 61, 62, 64 and PB 4.

Closer to $100 million! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 19.3% of the 498 Powerball drawings and was last seen June 24, 2020.

The [1-1-3-1] General Order, now with 35 appearances, has played in 36.5% of the 96 drawings where the Pattern was {3-1-1-1}. Once all 498 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 7.03% of the time. We last saw the [1-1-3-1] General Order in the March 4, 2020 drawing.

Now with five appearances, the 1 1 0 0 3 1 Specific Order has played in 14.3% of the 35 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-3-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.21% of the 96 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1% of all 498 drawings. Prior to Saturday night, the 1 1 0 0 3 1 Specific Order played November 28, 2018.

Three-Number Combination(s)

A trio of repeating Three-Number Combinations came on the scene:

  • 14, 19, 62 (Debuted December 12, 2015)
  • 14, 19, 64 (Debuted December 2, 2015)
  • 19, 61, 62 (Debuted April 14, 2018)
The trio decked in red. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will the jackpots in Lotto Texas and Powerball continue to rise like the summer temperatures?

The Holiday Weekend Pattern Carryover

Another Fourth of July weekend has come and gone. The spectre of “Back to School” is peeking from around the corner and in a haunting twist of events, kids, parents, and teachers alike are looking for an alternative means of appeasing that spirit. While the youngsters can blot out those thoughts with movies and Minecraft, it’s not that simple for adults. They’re the ones who buy the supplies and pay the tuition, after all. They must also assess whether it’s truly safe to send their younglings off to a brick-and-mortar building or try their hands at online school (again). However, there is one thing the adults can do: they can win big money, and they don’t need to travel to Las Vegas to do it!

Mega Millions could have made at least one person richer than they’ve ever dreamed. That money could have been used to hire a tutor or two or be enough to retire and teach the kids themselves. Much like the stifling Texas heat, Mega Millions taunted the players and went up some more. The jackpot climbed to $83 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The jackpot hike of July 7, 2020 was thanks to a {3-1-1-1} Pattern encore. This Pattern made its 110th appearance with winning numbers 16, 20, 25, 30, 43 and MB 18.

Keeping the {3-1-1-1} Pattern spirit alive! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 582 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 18.9% of the time. Recall that the {3-1-1-1} Pattern was last seen in the July 3, 2020 drawing.

The [3-1-1-1] General Order, now with 42 appearances, has played in 38.2% of the 110 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 582 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 7.22% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [3-1-1-1] General Order played February 28, 2020.

Now with six appearances, the 0 3 1 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 14.3% of the 42 drawings where the General Order was [3-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.45% of the 110 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.03% of all 582 drawings. We last saw the 0 3 1 1 0 1 Specific Order in the May 22, 2018 drawing.

Three-Number Combinations

As it continued to recover from the Fourth of July weekend, Mega Millions held off on the repeating Three-Number Combinations.  

Will the {3-1-1-1} Pattern be bold enough to make a three-peat appearance Friday night?

73 Million Firecrackers

Happy Fourth of July to our U.S. readers! Given the madness plaguing our country (no pun intended), stay safe out there.

No Fourth of July celebration is complete without pyrotechnics! Whether you’re watching a show someone else is putting on, or you’re setting them off on your street, there’s nothing like watching the sky light up with the wonders of fireworks. If no fireworks are available, then firecrackers are just as amazing; just remember not to hold them once lit! But why wait until the holiday when you can get a head start the day before?

Mega Millions thought July 3rd was just as good a night as any to set off firecrackers. This threw the players off guard, letting the lottery boost its jackpot once again. With no one able to pick all six wining numbers, the jackpot rose to $73 million.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 20, 40, 44, 45, 50 and MB 24, the {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 109th appearance.

Kicking off the holiday weekend with Mega Millions! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 581 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 18.8% of the time. We last saw the {3-1-1-1} Pattern June 22, 2020.

The [1-1-3-1] General Order, now with 33 appearances, has played in 30.3% of the 109 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 581 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 5.68% of the time. Prior to Friday night, the [1-1-3-1] General Order played May 26, 2020.

Now with six appearances, the 0 1 1 3 0 1 Specific Order has played in 18.2% of the 33 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-3-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.50% of the 109 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.03% of all 581 drawings. The 0 1 1 3 0 1 Specific Order was last seen December 17, 2019.

Three-Number Combinations

In honor of Independence Day, there were no repeating Three-Number Combinations.

While we humans will be preoccupied with movie marathons, barbecues, and fireworks, Mega Millions will be cooking up ways to keep us on our toes. Will Tuesday night see a return of the {3-1-1-1} Pattern?

Leaping, Bounding and Holding Strong

To our readers, especially our U.S. readers: The COVID-19 pandemic is NOT a hoax. States have halted reopening phases and countries are talking about banning (not quarantining, banning) U.S. travelers. If you want everything to go back to “normal”, then stop throwing tantrums, put on your big boy pants and wear a mask and practice social distancing. Stay home if you can. You can’t play the lottery if you’re dead.

Compared to humans, lotteries are uninhibited. They can go out and about without worrying about the things that ail us.

And on June 24, 2020, the lotteries held strong. Lotto Texas continued to go steady with the {3-2-1} Pattern and its jackpot graciously climbed to $23.25 million. Powerball grew by leaps and bounds, seeing a boost from $33 million to $42 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern three-peat was made possible by 7, 9, 11, 22, 36 and 47. This Pattern has now played 940 times.

A Pattern streak in the making? Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Pattern has now played in 53.1% of the 1771 Lotto Texas drawings and was last seen June 20, 2020.

Now with 170 appearances, the 3 2 1 Specific Order has played in 18.1% of the 940 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1771 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 9.6% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 3 2 1 Specific Order played May 6, 2020.  

Four-Number Combinations

Accompanying the {3-2-1} Pattern three-peat was repeating Four-Number Combination 7, 9, 22 and 47.

A singleton dressed in red. Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Combination debuted in the October 13, 2001 drawing.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 95th appearance with winning numbers 15, 22, 27, 33, 46 and PB 23.

And the jackpot keeps growing! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 19.3% of the 493 Powerball drawings and was last seen May 20, 2020.

The [3-1-1-1] General Order, now with 27 appearances, has played in 28.4% of the 95 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 493 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 5.48% of the time. We last saw the [3-1-1-1] General Order in the December 14, 2019 drawing.

Now with five appearances, the 0 3 1 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 18.5% of the 27 drawings where the General Order was [3-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.26% of the 95 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.01% of all 493 drawings. The 0 3 1 1 0 1 Specific Order was last seen April 3, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

What’s a large jackpot boost without repeating Three-Number Combinations?

Bundled together! Source: lotterytend-powerball.com

As Lotto Texas and Powerball get ready to say goodbye to June this Saturday, will the jackpots continue to go upward?  

Mega Millions’ Jumbo June Jackpot

The first five months of 2020 have been wild, to put it mildly. As of June 3, 2020, 380,000 lives have been lost globally to the (ongoing) COVID-19 pandemic, and protests for justice are taking place worldwide.

Lottery Binge is a blog that’s dedicated to giving y’all analysis for Lotto Texas, Powerball, and Mega Millions. Normally, we stay out of politics, but this must be said. What happened to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbrey was murder. They are only three of the thousands of innocent black men, women, and children whose lives were taken by police brutality. For too long, black Americans have disproportionately felt the brunt of this injustice. It was on the backs of African slaves that the United States became the economic powerhouse that it is today. Their descendants have had to endure, and continue to endure, a system that sees them as second-class citizens at best.

There are 7.5 billion humans on this blue dot. We all bleed the same blood. There are things that transcend religion and race. We all want the best education for our kids, a roof over our heads, jobs that pay the bills and leave extra for saving, and food to eat. Above all, we all want justice, safety, and security.

To all our readers, especially our American readers, if you are planning to protest, stay safe and be aware of your surroundings.

To everyone else: Humanity is at the crossroads. We must decide if we want a peaceful, secure future for all, or a future ruled by strife, confusion, and fear, a future where lives are nasty, brutish, and short.

And now, back to your regularly scheduled blog post.

The similar spread we saw this past Friday night knocked the wind out of Mega Millions! So much, in fact, that there was no {2-2-1-1} Pattern encore for the June 2, 2020 drawing. However, in the spirit of blockbuster season (it is summer, after all), there’s a monster of a jackpot that saw another growth spurt. With no one picking the six winning numbers, the prize ballooned to $378 million.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 9, 20, 23, 26, 29 and MB 8, the {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 108th appearance.

A different Pattern to start the month. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 18.9% of the 572 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen May 26, 2020.

The [1-3-1-1] General Order, now with 35 appearances, has played in 32.4% of the 108 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 572 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 6.12% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [1-3-1-1] General Order played May 1, 2020.

Now with three appearances, the 1 3 1 0 0 1 Specific Order has played in 8.57% of the 35 drawings where the General Order was [1-3-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 2.78% of the 108 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.52% of all 572 drawings. This was reconfigured from the 1 4 0 0 0 1 Specific Order seen July 22, 2016.

Three-Number Combinations

Tuesday night didn’t feature any repeating Three-Number Combinations.

Will the monstrous jackpot be claimed Friday night, or will it grow once again?

Mega Millions’ Memorial Day Combination Blowout

Another Memorial Day weekend has come and gone. As people far and wide retreated back to their homes (having gotten a little taste of sunlight and fresh air), Mega Millions geared up for a blowout. While the odds of a Pattern streak are looking slim, this lottery more than made up for it with a volley of repeating Three-Number Combinations. May 26, 2020 was also favorable for all those who are crazy for crazy-large jackpots! With the jackpot unclaimed once again, the prize shot up to $336 million.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 34, 52, 58, 59, 62 and MB 4, the {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 107th appearance.

Scrapping plans for an encore. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com

There have now been 570 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has now played 18.8% of the time. We last saw the {3-1-1-1} Pattern May 1, 2020.

The [1-1-3-1] General Order, now with 32 appearances, has played in 29.9% of the 107 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 570 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 5.61% of the time.

Now with seven appearances, the 0 0 1 1 3 1 Specific Order has played in 21.875% of the 32 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-3-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 6.54% of the 107 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.23% of all 570 drawings.

Both the [1-1-3-1] General Order and the 0 0 1 1 3 1 Specific Order were last seen April 14, 2020.

Three-Number Combination(s)

A posse of repeating Three-Number Combinations had their say:

  • 34, 52, 58 (Debuted December 31, 2013)
  • 52, 58, 62 (Debuted January 15, 2019)
  • 52, 58, MB 4 (Debuted July 15, 2016)
  • 58, 59, MB 4 (Debuted December 19, 2014)
Don’t need a repeating Four-Number Combination to have *four* repeating Three-Number Combinations! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will Mega Millions go crazy for repeating Three-Number Combinations Friday night?

The Grand {3-2-1} Pattern Encore

So, the {3-2-1} Pattern made an encore in Lotto Texas. Big deal. Why yes, it was a big deal!

The {3-2-1} Pattern encore of May 20, 2020 solidified this Pattern as the King of Lotto Texas. Furthermore, this encore produced a repeating Five-Number Combination (and all that it implies) and fueled this lottery’s love of a growing jackpot. This normally unassuming lottery saw its grand prize rise to $17.25 million.

Powerball didn’t ruffle any feathers. However, it too saw its jackpot climb, reaching $104 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 2, 4, 5, 29, 48 and 50, the {3-2-1} Pattern made its 933rd appearance.

Waltzing in with a BIG encore! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1761 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 53% of the time. Recall that the {3-2-1} Pattern was last seen May 16, 2020.

Now with 178 appearances, the 3 1 2 Specific Order has played in 19.1% of the 933 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1761 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 10.1% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 3 1 2 Specific Order played May 13, 2020.

Five-Number Combination

The repeating Five-Number Combination of the evening was 2, 4, 5, 48 and 50.

Wearing a pink box. Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Combination debuted March 4, 2017.

Four-Number Combinations

It is the natural order of things that should there be a repeating Five-Number Combination, five repeating Four-Number Combinations will appear:

  • 2, 4, 48, 50
  • 2, 5, 48, 50
  • 4, 5, 48, 50
  • 2, 4, 5, 50
  • 2, 4, 5, 48
The fallout is red. Source: lotterytrend.com.

All the above Combinations debuted in the same March 4, 2017 drawing.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 18, 34, 40, 42, 50 and PB 9, the {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 94th appearance.

A quieter, yet powerful approach. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 19.5% of the 483 Powerball drawings.

The [1-3-1-1] General Order, now with 34 appearances, has played in 36.2% of the 94 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 483 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 7.04% of the time.

Prior to Wednesday night, both the {3-1-1-1} Pattern and the [1-3-1-1] General Order played May 13, 2020.

Now with six appearances, the 0 1 3 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 17.6% of the 34 drawings where the General Order was [1-3-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 6.38% of the 94 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.24% of all 483 drawings. We last saw the 0 1 3 1 0 1 Specific Order April 11, 2020.

Three-Number Combination(s)

There were two repeating Three-Number Combinations:

Bundled together in the red box. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

We’ll be deep in Memorial Day Weekend soon. Will the {3-2-1} Pattern be back for a three-peat, and will the {3-1-1-1} Pattern make an encore?

Lotto Texas and Powerball Get Their Climb On

No, neither lottery saw a Pattern encore. After what happened this past Saturday, it may be a while yet before we see streaks. Regardless, the results of May 13, 2020 showed that one doesn’t need Pattern streaks to see an increase in the grand prize! With no one able to pick the six winning numbers in either Lotto Texas or Powerball, their respective jackpots rose to $16 million and $86 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The 931st appearance of the {3-2-1} Pattern was made possible by 8, 15, 16, 21, 39 and 54.

Return of the {3-2-1} Pattern. Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Pattern has now played in 52.9% of the 1759 Lotto Texas drawings and was last seen May 6, 2020.

Now with 177 appearances, the 3 1 2 Specific Order has played in 19% of the 931 drawings where the winning Pattern was {3-2-1}. Once all 1759 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 10.1% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the  3 1 2 Specific Order played April 4, 2020.

Four-Number Combination(s)

The repeating Four-Number Combination 8, 15, 21 and 39 debuted in the March 3, 2010 drawing.

And the Pattern wasn’t alone. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 39, 53, 54, 56, 57 and PB 20, the {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 93rd appearance.

Taking a different path. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 19.3% of the 481 Powerball drawings.

The [1-3-1-1] General Order, now with 33 appearances, has played in 35.5% of the 93 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 481 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 6.86% of the time.

Both the {3-1-1-1} Pattern and the [1-3-1-1] General Order were last seen April 22, 2020.

Now with four appearances, the 0 0 1 3 1 1 Specific Order has played in 12.1% of the 33 drawings where the General Order was [1-3-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.30% of the 93 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 481 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 0.83% of the time.  We last saw the 0 0 1 3 1 1 Specific Order July 3, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

Repeating Three-Number Combinations weren’t part of Powerball’s agenda.

Will the jackpots continue their climb Saturday night?

“May”-king Way for Another Pattern

There was a change in the Mega Millions Pattern roster. The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern was not only the last to play in April, this appearance had the distinction of being an encore. Given this Pattern’s past with streaks, a three-peat to kick off May wouldn’t have been unusual.

Alas, another Pattern pushed the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern aside. This bold move was just one of two big events May 1, 2020. The other was a Pattern encore. With no grand prize winners, the jackpot rose to $215 million.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 28, 30, 31, 35, 66 and MB 14, the {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 106th appearance.

Such impudence! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 563 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 18.8% of the time. Prior to Friday night, the {3-1-1-1} Pattern played April 14, 2020.

The [1-3-1-1] General Order, now with 34 appearances, has played in 32.1% of the 106 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 563 drawings were taken into consideration, this General Order has played 6.04% of the time. We last saw the [1-3-1-1] General Order in the February 4, 2020 drawing.

Now with four appearances, the 0 1 3 0 1 1 Specific Order has played in 11.8% of the 34 drawings where the General Order was [1-3-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.77% of the 106 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.71% of all 563 drawings. The 0 1 3 0 1 1 Specific Order was last seen December 19, 2017.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The repeating Three-Number Combination 31, 35 and 66 made its debut November 7, 2014.

Making time to play a repeating Three-Number Combination. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

The {3-1-1-1} Pattern is a bold one, having gone toe-to-toe with the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern and dethroning it, for now. Will the {3-1-1-1} Pattern retain control of Mega Millions Tuesday, or will yet another Pattern have a go?

All Roads Lead to Rising Jackpots

Both Lotto Texas and Powerball saw their jackpots rise to $12.75 million and $37 million, respectively. However, the path each lottery took Wednesday night was fraught with its own perils, er, surprises. One surprise was an Australia Play, the other a Pattern encore.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The April 22, 2020 Lotto Texas drawing had 9, 17, 19, 30, 44 and 50 as the winning numbers. This marked the 238th appearance for both the {2-2-2} Pattern and the 2 2 2 Specific Order. Around these parts, that’s called an Australia Play.

Hopping into an Australia Play! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Of the 1753 Lotto Texas drawings, 13.6% of them have been Australia Plays; the last time we saw one was March 14, 2020.

Four-Number Combination(s)

There were no repeating Four-Number Combinations Wednesday night.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

There was in fact, a double encore in Powerball! First was the {3-1-1-1} Pattern, with winning numbers 1, 33, 35, 40, 69, and PB 24. This Pattern has now played 92 times.

An encore from an unexpected place! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Given that there have now been 475 Powerball drawings, this Pattern has played 19.4% of the time.

The other encore was the [1-3-1-1] General Order. Now with 32 appearances, this General Order has played in 34.8% of the 92 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 475 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 6.74% of the time.

Both the {3-1-1-1} Pattern and the [1-3-1-1] General Order were last seen April 18, 2020.

Now with five appearances, the 1 0 3 0 1 1 Specific Order has played in 15.625% of the 32 drawings where the General Order was [1-3-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.43% of the 92 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.05% of all 475 drawings. Prior to Wednesday night, the 1 0 3 0 1 1 Specific Order played June 12, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

Two repeating Three-Number Combinations were unearthed on the Powerball path:

A duo decked in red. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

As April is nearing its end, we’ll need to keep an eye out for Pattern encores. Take the {3-1-1-1} Pattern in Powerball, for example. After its encore, is a three-peat in the cards Saturday night? Will we also see an Australia Play encore in Lotto Texas?