Mega Millions’ World-Changing Jackpot

A milestone was reached April 27, 2021. Mega Millions had its 666^th drawing. That included the bygone days of “regular” balls 1 through 75 and Mega Balls 1 through 25.

The truly earth-shattering phenomenon of the evening was a rock-solid jackpot. As the end of April draws ever nearer, no one was able to bring it down to size. As a result, the prize grew to $319 million.

General Lottery Analysis

Any hopes of a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern streak, let alone an encore, were dashed by the {3-2-1} Pattern. With winning numbers 15, 22, 30, 41, 42 and MB 25, this Pattern has played 34 times.

Swapping out for the {3-2-1] Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Of the 666 Mega Millions drawings, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern has played 5.11% of the time and was last seen April 16, 2021.

The [2-3-1] General Order, now with 16 appearances, has played in 47.1% of the 34 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 666 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 2.40% of the time. We last saw the [2-3-1] General Order February 12, 2021.

Now with four appearances, the 0 2 3 0 0 1 Specific Order has played in 25% of the 16 drawings where the General Order was [2-3-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 11.8% of the 34 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.6% of all 666 drawings. Prior to Tuesday night, the 0 2 3 0 0 1 Specific Order played June 16, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 22, 30 and 42 is a special one, indeed: it played twice before! This Combination debuted in the March 13, 2015 drawing and was last seen August 4, 2020.

A triple offender! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will April end with another jackpot boost, or will someone claim the prize that will change their world?

From One Pattern to Another: Mega Millions Edition

The second of two posts tonight.

Mega Millions couldn’t make up its mind about the Pattern. A week ago, it embraced the {3-2-1} Pattern. In the previous drawing, that was ditched for the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern. Guess which of these Patterns Mega Millions went for in the April 16, 2021 drawing?

The consistency in Friday night’s drawing lied with the jackpot. None of the players were able to match all six numbers. Naturally, the prize rose to $257 million. The jackpot had been on the rise since February.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 17, 27, 28, 50, 55 and MB 25, the {3-2-1} Pattern made its 33^rd appearance.

Back with the {2-1-1-1-1] Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 663 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 4.98% of the time.

The [3-2-1] General Order, now with 18 appearances, has played in 54.5% of the 33 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 663 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 2.71% of the time.

Both the {3-2-1} Pattern and the [3-2-1] General Order were last seen April 9, 2021.

Friday night saw the second-ever appearance of the 0 3 0 2 0 1 Specific Order! This has now played in 11.1% of the 18 drawings where the General Order was [3-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 6.06% of all 33 drawings, and in 0.30% of all 663 drawings. The 0 3 0 2 0 1 Specific Order made its first appearance May 6, 2014.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 27, 28 and MB 25 debuted March 17, 2020.

Will Mega Millions go back to the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern Tuesday, or will it venture to another Pattern? Or, or will it stick with the {3-2-1} Pattern?

Deep in the Mega Millions Vault

On April 9, 2021, Mega Millions decided to do some spring cleaning. A {2-2-1-1} Pattern encore was nowhere to be found. Instead, an uncommon Pattern was unearthed, as well as repeating Three-Number Combinations that hadn’t been seen in several years. When the dust cleared, we found that the jackpot had risen to $220 million.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 22, 26, 27, 58, 66 and MB 12, the {3-2-1} Pattern made its 32^nd appearance.

The {3-2-1} Pattern isn’t a common sight in Mega Millions! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 4.84% of the 661 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen February 12, 2021.

The [3-2-1] General Order, now with 17 appearances, has played in 53.125% of the 32 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 661 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 2.57% of the time. Prior to Friday night, the [3-2-1] General Order played July 28, 2020.

Now with two appearances, the 0 3 0 0 2 1 Specific Order has played in 11.8% of the 17 drawings where the General Order was [3-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 6.25% of the 32 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.30% of all 661 drawings. The 0 3 0 0 2 1 Specific Order made its first appearance in the March 17, 2020 drawing.

Three-Number Combinations

A trio of repeating Three-Number Combinations made their presence known:

26, 27, 58 (Debuted August 18, 2020)
26, 27, MB 12 (Debuted December 13, 2013)
22, 27, 58 (Debuted April 28, 2015)

A healthy showing of repeating Three-Number Combinations! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

For a couple of them, this was their first appearance in several years!

Will Mega Millions unearth other repeating Three-Number Combinations that haven’t been seen for several years in Tuesday night’s drawing?

A Showering of Pattern Encores

Who knew lotteries shared a subconscious link with one another? Okay, maybe not, but after what happened April 7, 2021, it would seem that way. Both Lotto Texas and Powerball saw Pattern encores and rising jackpots. Lotto Texas saw a bump to $9.25 million and Powerball glided into $55 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern came back for a third time, with winning numbers 2, 5, 14, 19, 29 and 43. This Pattern has now played 980 times.

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

There have now been 1853 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 52.9% of the time. Recall that the {3-2-1} Pattern was last seen in the April 3, 2021 drawing.

Now with 174 appearances, the 3 2 1 Specific Order has played in 17.6% of the 980 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1853 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 9.39% of the time. The 3 2 1 Specific Order was last seen February 24, 2021.

Four-Number Combinations

A couple of repeating Four-Number Combinations bubbled up to the surface:

14, 19, 29, 43 (Debuted October 27, 2007)
5, 14, 19, 29 (Debuted January 17, 2007)

Repeating Four-Number Combinations coming up for air! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern encore, and its 219^th appearance, was made possible by 27, 35, 39, 51, 66 and PB 16.

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern stays on top! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 38.1% of the 575 Powerball drawings and was last seen April 3, 2021.

The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, now with 56 appearances, has played in 25.6% of the 219 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 575 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.74% of the time. We last saw the [1-2-1-1-1] General Order February 17, 2021.

Now with 11 appearances, the 0 1 2 1 1 1 Specific Order has played in 19.6% of the 56 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.02% of the 219 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.91% of all 575 drawings. Prior to Wednesday night, the 0 1 2 1 1 1 Specific Order played December 21, 2019.

Three-Number Combinations

Powerball had enough room to spare for a couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations:

27, 35, 66 (Debuted October 28, 2017)
27, 39, PB 16 (Debuted March 25, 2020)

Time enough for repeating Three-Number Combinations! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will the {3-2-1} Pattern and the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern come back Saturday night?

Lotto Texas and Powerball Don’t Fool Around

Spring is considered a time of hope and new beginnings. For lottery players, the beginning of a new month is another chance to win the big bucks, and hopefully retire early. Of course, winning the prize won’t be easy.

On April 3, 2021, Lotto Texas and Powerball made sure their prizes went unclaimed. Lotto Texas saw the return of the {3-2-1} Pattern and a jackpot that rose to $8.75 million. Powerball came close to a playback but more importantly, its jackpot rose to $43 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern encore was made possible by 4, 7, 23, 28, 34 and 39. This Pattern has now played 979 times.

Sticking with the {3-2-1} Pattern! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1852 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 52.9% of the time.

It turned out that the {3-2-1} Pattern wasn’t the only one that came back for seconds! The 2 3 1 Specific Order, with its 168^th appearance, has now played in 17.2% of the 979 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. This Specific Order has also played in 9.07% of all 1852 drawings.

Both the {3-2-1} Pattern and the 2 3 1 Specific Order were last seen March 31, 2021.

Four-Number Combinations

Amidst the chaos, Lotto Texas made room for two repeating Four-Number Combinations:

4, 28, 34, 39 (Debuted February 24, 2016)
7, 23, 34, 39 (Debuted May 2, 2015)

Bringing repeating Four-Number Combinations on board! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 218^th appearance with winning numbers 1, 12, 17, 39, 53 and PB 5.

Powerball’s most common Pattern. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 38% of the 574 Powerball drawings.

The [2-1-1-1-1] General Order, now with 58 appearances, has played in 26.6% of the 218 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 574 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.1% of the time.

Prior to Saturday night, both the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern and the [2-1-1-1-1] General Order played March 20, 2021.

Now with 11 appearances, the 2 1 1 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 19% of the 58 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.05% of the 218 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.92% of all 574 drawings. We last saw the 2 1 1 1 0 1 Specific Order December 25, 2019.

Three-Number Combinations

There were no repeating Three-Number Combinations this time.

Will Wednesday give us a Lotto Texas playback three-peat, and will Powerball get in the playback action?

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 978^th 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 163^rd 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!

10, 68, PB 24 (Debuted July 27, 2016)
3, 68, PB 24 (Debuted August 20, 2016)
3, 55, 68 (Debuted September 10, 2016)

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?

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.

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 161^st 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:

9, 17, PB 18 (Debuted January 25, 2020)
17, 38, PB 18 (Debuted June 6, 2020)

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?

Springtime Playback and Then Some: 2021 Edition

Special thanks to Romulun Harris for writing up the Mega Millions post!

March 20, 2021 was the first day of spring! Lotto Texas and Powerball, pardon the expression, sprung into action. They started the new season strong, as both lotteries saw rising jackpots. Lotto Texas climbed to $7.75 million, and Powerball jumped to $220 million. Additionally, at least one of the lotteries saw a playback.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 4, 9, 20, 28, 34 and 37, the {3-2-1} Pattern made its 976^th appearance.

Six powerful numbers. Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Pattern has now played in 52.8% of the 1848 Lotto Texas drawings.

Now with 166 appearances, the 2 3 1 Specific Order has played in 17% of the 976 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1848 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 8.98% of the time.

Both the {3-2-1} Pattern and the 2 3 1 Specific Order were last seen March 13, 2021.

Four-Number Combinations

The playback took energy out of Lotto Texas. There were no repeating Four-Number Combinations.

Let’s see if Powerball had a playback.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Patter made its 217^th appearance with winning numbers 1, 6, 22, 42, 61 and PB 4.

Powerball numbers. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

There have now been 570 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has played 38.1% of the time. We last saw the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern March 6, 2021.

The [2-1-1-1-1] General Order, now with 57 appearances, has played in 26.3% of the 217 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 570 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General has played 10% of the time.

Now with 16 appearances, the 2 1 1 0 1 1 Specific Order has played in 28.1% of the 57 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 7.37% of the 217 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.81% of all 570 drawings.

The [2-1-1-1-1] General Order and the 2 1 1 0 1 1 Specific Order were last seen February 20, 2021. Not a playback, but it was close!

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 1, 61 and PB 4 debuted January 30, 2021.

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

Lotto Texas and Powerball See Green

Green is a color packed with a variety of meanings. One can be green with envy, or “go green” to help protect the environment. Green is also associated with luck, money, and St. Patrick’s Day.

For March 17, 2021, Lotto Texas and Powerball turned many faces green. One would be sickened if they missed out on winning millions of dollars! Yet, each lottery’s pot got much greener. Lotto Texas rose to $7.5 million, and Powerball hit the $200 million mark.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {4-1-1} Pattern made its 203^rd appearance with winning numbers 11, 24, 37, 45, 48 and 50.

The 4-1-1 (Pattern) has these numbers! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1847 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 11% of the time. We last saw the {4-1-1} Pattern March 3, 2021.

Now with 70 appearances, the 1 1 4 Specific Order has played in 34.5% of the 203 drawings where {4-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1847 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 3.79% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 1 1 4 Specific Order played July 25, 2020.

Four-Number Combinations

Repeating Four-Number Combination 11, 24, 37 and 48 debuted October 26, 2002.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 34, 38, 42, 61, 62 and PB 19, the {3-2-1} Pattern made its 37^th appearance.

A different kind of {3-2-1} Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 6.50% of the 569 Powerball drawings and was last seen January 23, 2021.

The [3-2-1] General Order, now with 19 appearances, has played in 51.4% of the 37 drawings where {3-2-1} was the General Order. Once all 569 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 3.34% of the time. The [3-2-1] General Order was last seen December 5, 2020.

Green is also the color used to describe someone, or something, that’s brand new. This applied to the 0 0 3 0 2 1 Specific Order! With its first ever appearance, this Specific Order has played in 5.26% of the 19 drawings where the General Order was [3-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 2.70% of the 37 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.18% of all 569 drawings.

Three-Number Combinations

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

38, 42, PB 19 (Debuted February 15, 2017)
34, 42, 61 (Debuted May 29, 2019)

A couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations to shake things up! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will Saturday night mean Pattern encores and Specific Order debuts?

The Saturday Night Double Encore Madness

To everyone reading from the U.S. or Canada: Did you remember to spring forward?

(not applicable in Hawaii or Arizona)

Spring is on the horizon! The days are getting longer, Spring Break is here, and the wind is starting to pick up (perfect kite-flying weather!). With the transitioning of seasons, that means storms are brewing. And it just so happens that lotteries have their own storms. Rather than being the victims of such, they generate them.

Lotto Texas and Powerball got caught up in a whirlwind of their own making. March 13, 2021 was a night of not one, but two Pattern encores! Those encores granted a boost to their jackpots in the week ahead. Lotto Texas rose to $7.25 million, and Powerball climbed to $184 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 2, 4, 30, 31, 34 and 44, the {3-2-1} Pattern made an encore. This Pattern has now played 975 times.

Another serving of the {3-2-1} Pattern! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1846 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 52.9% of the time. Recall that the {3-2-1} Pattern played March 10, 2021.

Now with 165 appearances, the 2 3 1 Specific Order has played in 16.9% of the 975 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Now that all 1846 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 8.94% of the time. The 2 3 1 Specific Order was last seen February 6, 2021.

Four-Number Combinations

Repeating Four-Number Combination 2, 4, 30 and 44 debuted February 27, 2008.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

Powerball also hopped aboard the encore train! The {2-2-1-1} Pattern encore was made possible with winning numbers 5, 11, 51, 56, 61 and PB 2. This Pattern has now played 160 times.

Another encore! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 28.2% of the 568 Powerball drawings, and was last seen March 10, 2021.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 56 appearances, has played in 35% of the 160 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 568 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.86% of the time. We last saw the [2-2-1-1] General Order December 23, 2020.

Now with seven appearances, the 2 0 0 2 1 1 Specific Order has played in 12.5% of the 56 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.375% of the 160 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.23% of the 568 Powerball drawings. Prior to Saturday night, the 2 0 0 2 1 1 Specific Order played March 20, 2019.

Three-Number Combinations

Two repeating Three-Number Combinations were also present:

11, 51, 56 (Debuted November 24, 2018)
5, 56, 61 (Debuted August 31, 2016)

A good time to be a repeating Three-Number Combination! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will either the {3-2-1} Pattern or the {2-2-1-1} Pattern have a three-peat Wednesday night?