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Mega Millions and “The Rightful Order”

Mega Millions had reason to celebrate October 2, 2020:

  • It was Friday night
  • Lotto Texas was dethroned
  • Mega Millions became the one with the highest jackpot

To celebrate this “restoration”, there was the offering of a playback, and this one had plenty of goodies wrapped inside! One such goody was the very reason Mega Millions has the highest jackpot right now. With no one picking all six winning numbers, the prize jumped to $50 million.

General Lottery Analysis

Ask and ye shall receive! For all those hoping for a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern three-peat, your wish was granted with 9, 38, 47, 49, 68 and MB 25. This Pattern has now played 267 times.

The three-peat was a much-needed boost! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 607 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 44% of the time.

It turns out that the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern wasn’t the only one who came back. The [1-1-2-1-1] General Order decided to make its 81st appearance this past Friday night! This General Order has now played in 30.3% of the 267 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 13.3% of all 607 drawings.

Oh, we’re not done yet.

The 1 0 1 2 1 1 Specific Order got a touch of the encore itch. Now with 19 appearances, this Specific Order has played in 22.2% of the 81 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 7.12% of the 267 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 3.13% of all 607 drawings.

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern, [1-1-2-1-1] General Order, and 1 0 1 2 1 1 Specific Order were last seen together in the September 29, 2020 drawing.

Four-Number Combination

Mega Millions was in such a happy state that a repeating Four-Number Combination was added to the mix! Combination 9, 38, 47 and 49 made its debut July 1, 2014.

Gotta love that repeating Four-Number Combination! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Three-Number Combinations

Naturally, this repeating Four-Number Combination gave birth to four repeating Three-Number Combinations, all of which debuted in the same July 14th drawing:

  • 9, 38, 47
  • 9, 38, 49
  • 38, 47, 49
  • 9, 47, 49

Why not add one more? Three-Number Combination 47, 49 and 68 debuted June 29, 2018.

Red and blue all over! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

With Lotto Texas out of the picture for the foreseeable future, there’s still the matter of frenemy Powerball. That lottery is known to take large leaps with jackpot boosts and the jackpot over there may very well eclipse Mega Millions’. Will Mega Millions and Powerball be locked in a battle of who can get the largest jackpot, or will one get knocked out of the ring early?

Mega Millions Closing In

Mega Millions survived another September. Even with the knockout roughly halfway through, this lottery ended the month stronger and happier! The September 29, 2020 drawing saw the return of the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern but more importantly, the jackpot surpassed Powerball’s, however brief. With the grand prize unable to be claimed, it grew to $41 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern encore was made possible by winning numbers 14, 39, 43, 44, 67 and MB 19. This Pattern has now played 266 times.

An encore to end September! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 606 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 43.9% of the time. Recall that the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern was last seen in the September 25, 2020 drawing.

The [1-1-2-1-1] General Order, now with 80 appearances, has played in 30.1% of the 266 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 606 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 13.2% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [1-1-2-1-1] General Order played August 21, 2020.

Now with 18 appearances, the 1 0 1 2 1 1 Specific Order has played in 22.5% of the 80 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also appeared in 6.77% of the 266 drawings where the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern was the winning Pattern and in 2.98% of all 606 drawings. We last saw the 1 0 1 2 1 1 Specific Order July 31, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations

Mega Millions didn’t feel the need to dish out repeating Three-Number Combinations.

Will the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern make a third appearance to kick off October?

The Playback Booster Pack

Roughly 1.5 weeks ago, Mega Millions was dethroned. As you’d expect, there was a bruised ego but most importantly, the jackpot was reset. Over this time period, Mega Millions began the climb back to the top. Gradually, the jackpot grew. Come September 25, 2020, the jackpot took a leap! The six winning numbers weren’t matched, and the prize jumped from $24 million to $32 million. It was thanks to that boost that, for the time being, Mega Millions doesn’t have the smallest prize.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 20, 36, 37, 48, 67 and MB 16, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 265th appearance.

A needed boost! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 605 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 43.8% of the time.

The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, now with 62 appearances, has played in 23.4% of the 265 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 605 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.2% of the time.

Now with 17 appearances, the 0 1 2 1 1 1 Specific Order has played in 27.4% of the 62 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 6.42% of the 265 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.81% of all 605 drawings.

Prior to Friday night, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern, [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, and the 0 1 2 1 1 1 Specific Order played September 18, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations

The playback wasn’t the only standout feature Friday night! A duo of repeating Three-Number Combinations made their way through:

A cluster of repeating Three-Number Combos. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

The jackpot boost was a much-needed boost to Mega Millions’ self-esteem! The climb back to the top won’t be so arduous. Will the climb continue next week, or is another jackpot reset right around the corner?  

Storing Up for the New Season

It’s hard to believe, but we’re nearing the last quarter of 2020! September 22nd marked the beginning of another season (autumn for us; spring for all y’all down south of the Equator) and what better time to start something new than with the change of seasons? Mega Millions focused on mastering the art of jackpot rebuilding. This past Tuesday night was a success in that regard. With no one matching the six numbers, the prize bumped up to $24 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 113th appearance with winning numbers 36, 43, 44, 55, 68 and MB 12.

Slow and steady! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 18.7% of the 604 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen September 1, 2020.

The [1-3-1-1] General Order, now with 37 appearances, has played in 32.7% of the 113 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 604 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 6.13% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [1-3-1-1] General Order played August 18, 2020.

Now with five appearances, the 0 0 1 3 1 1 Specific Order has played in 13.5% of the 37 drawings where the General Order was [1-3-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.42% of the 113 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.83% of all 604 drawings. The 0 0 1 3 1 1 Specific Order was last seen February 4, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations

There was no time for repeating Three-Number Combinations. A jackpot needed to be shored up!

Will Friday night mean another jackpot climb, and will the {3-1-1-1} Pattern make an encore?

Mega Millions Rebuilds

So began another cycle of build->win->rebuild! That is:

  • Build – build up the jackpot
  • Win – at least one player picks the six winning numbers
  • Rebuild – starting over; Mega Millions (and Powerball) start at $20 million

After being dealt a blow to the jackpot (and ego), Mega Millions focused on building up again. Fortune favored Mega Millions, for no one picked the six winning numbers. Imagine the uproar, the scandal, of being knocked down twice in a row! A jackpot whose worth jumped to $22 million is as good a start as any.

General Lottery Analysis

The September 18, 2020 drawing saw the 264th appearance of the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern, with winning numbers 26, 29, 41, 52, 64 and MB 22.

Build up with the most commonly seen Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 43.8% of the 603 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen September 11, 2020.

The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, now with 61 appearances, has played in 23.1% of the 264 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 603 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.1% of the time. Prior to Friday night, the [1-2-1-1-1] General Order played July 24, 2020.

Now with 16 appearances, the 0 1 2 1 1 1 Specific Order has played in 26.2% of the 61 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 6.06% of the 264 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.65% of all 603 drawings. The 0 1 2 1 1 1 Specific Order was last seen June 26, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations

There was a trio of Three-Number Combinations:

Clusters of red! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will Mega Millions continue to rebuild Tuesday night, or will it have to start over yet again?

Mega Millions’ Cheese and Wine

A special thanks to guest blogger Romulun Harris for filling in on such short notice this past weekend!

Nothing says “sophisticated” like a cheese platter served with wine! But, there’s a catch. Velveeta and Kraft singles are a no-no, and the finest wines come from far and wide. Of course, we’re partial to wines from the Texas Hill Country, wot wot.

Mega Millions, see, is a sophisticate. The trendsetter, not the follower. For a while, it had the largest jackpot of The Big Three. It was the guile (or “gall” in Mega Millions’ view) of a Wisconsinite that changed everything. With the prize having been won, the jackpot naturally reset itself to $20 million. And it was with that reset that Mega Millions looked on with scorn at that “uppity” Lotto Texas, hobnobbing with Powerball.

General Lottery Analysis

September 15, 2020 saw the 165th appearance of the {2-2-1-1} Pattern, with winning numbers 25, 28, 38, 59, 62 and MB 22.

Making someone $119 million richer! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 27.4% of the 602 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen August 28, 2020.

The [2-1-2-1] General Order, now with 52 appearances, has played in 31.5% of the 165 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 602 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 8.64% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [2-1-2-1] General Order played May 22, 2020.

Now with four appearances, the 0 2 1 0 2 1 Specific Order has played in 7.69% of the 52 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 2.42% of the 165 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.66% of all 602 drawings. The 0 2 1 0 2 1 Specific Order was last seen July 13, 2018.

Three-Number Combinations

A duo of repeating Three-Number Combinations dealt extra blows:

Double whammy! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Mega Millions may have been brought down to size, but there are a couple of lottery drawings coming up soon. Will Mega Millions have to contend with having the smallest jackpot this coming Friday, or will its time at the “bottom” be short-lived?

Megamillions Still Got It

Salutations, Lotterytrend fans! This is guest blogger Romulun Harris, filling in for Freyja Harris, and giving you the latest updates in Megamillions. Last night was the 19th anniversary of that unexpected and devastating September 11 attack. But Megamillions brought out its secret weapons of defense in the form of a frequently played pattern and combination repeats.

And although the Labor Day holiday along with kids returning to school may have caused the infamous COVID-19 to once again gain momentum, Megamillions has also gained momentum as it continues to stay above the $100 million border by climbing up to $119 million.  

Megamillions Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its brave 263rd appearance with 3, 15, 42, 48, 56 and MB 13.

{2-1-1-1-1} Pattern still dominates. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com

The dominating pattern has now played in 43.76% of all 601 Megamillions drawings and had last appeared on September 8, 2020.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now in its 59th appearance, has played in 22.43% of the 263 drawings associated with the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern. With all 601 drawings considered, the General Order has played in 9.82% of the time. Exactly a month before last night, the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order played on August 11, 2020.

In its 16th appearance, the 1 1 1 2 0 1 Specific Order has played in 27.12% of the 59 drawings associated with the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order. The Specific Order has also played in 6.08% of the 263 drawings associated with the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern and in 2.66% of all 601 drawings. Like the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, the 1 1 1 2 0 1 Specific Order was last played on August 11, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 3, 15, and 48 first played on May 22, 2015.

Repeating Three-Number Combination 42, 48, and MB 13 first played on February 8, 2019.

Repeating Three-Number Combination 15, 48, and 56 first played on March 6, 2020.

Repeating Three-Number Combination 3, 42, and MB 13 first played on August 14, 2020.

A quartet of Three-Number Combination Repeats. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com

Looks like the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made the 601st drawing after all and it will be playing again for many more drawings to come. And as we continue to hope for the pandemic to end, Megamillions hopes to stay in the dominating position with its higher jackpots, but how long will it last? Freyja Harris will return next week to give you the latest updates. This is guest blogger Romulun Harris signing off. Stay safe!

Six Hundred Cheers for Mega Millions

The 600th Mega Millions drawing was held September 8, 2020. Six hundred drawings chock full of encores, Pattern streaks, and jackpots that reached the stratosphere. Here’s to 600 more drawings!

Now that we’ve gotten the obligatory congratulations out of the way, it’s time to catch up with the current king of the lottery hill. Perhaps in the spirit of the day after Labor Day being the traditional first day of school, Mega Millions didn’t go for a bombastic celebration. As it put on classy airs, its jackpot crossed the $100 million threshold. More specifically, it climbed to $108 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 262nd appearance with 7, 10, 15, 31, 57 and MB 21.

A quiet commemoration. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 43.7% of the 600 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen August 21, 2020.

The [2-1-1-1-1] General Order, now with 65 appearances, has played in 24.8% of the 262 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 600 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.8% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [2-1-1-1-1] General Order played July 17, 2020.

Now with eight appearances, the 2 1 1 0 1 1 Specific Order has played in 12.3% of the 65 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.05% of the 262 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.33% of all 600 drawings. The 2 1 1 0 1 1 Specific Order was last seen December 7, 2018.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 10, 15 and 57 debuted August 25, 2020.

But not too quiet! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

It’s guaranteed that the next 600 drawings will consist of the wonders of Australia Plays and crazy high jackpots. But we must focus on the immediate future. Will the 601st drawing see an encore for the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern?

A Near Playback at the Edge of $100 Million

Yet another holiday weekend is upon us. Labor Day is traditionally the last holiday of the summer season. Time to squeeze in that last beach party and have that blowout barbeque! Problem is, there’s a pandemic, and being stuck in a large crowd, intentionally or no, is not a bright idea.

Why not try for Mega Millions instead? If you’ve always dreamed of owning your own island, the winnings in that lottery should help you get started! Well sir (or ma’am), if you had tried your hand at this lottery September 4, 2020, you’re just going to have to keep dreaming.

Mega Millions was one step closer to joining the $100 million club. With no grand prize winners, the jackpot rose to $97 million. There were no tricks, nothing special that needed to be done. All it took was playing a rarely seen Pattern.

General Lottery Analysis

The 16th appearance of the {4-1-1} Pattern was made possible by 19, 22, 24, 28, 53 and MB 25.

A visit from a rare Pattern. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 599 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 2.67% of the time.

The [4-1-1] General Order, now with eight appearances, has played in 50% of the 16 drawings where {4-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 599 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 1.34% of the time.

Both the {4-1-1} Pattern and the [4-1-1] General Order were last seen June 9, 2020.

Now with two appearances, the 0 4 0 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 25% of the eight drawings where the General Order was [4-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 12.5% of the 16 drawings where {4-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.33% of all 599 drawings. The 0 4 0 1 0 1 Specific Order made its first appearance February 20, 2018.

Three-Number Combinations

No repeating Three-Number Combinations this time around!

Will the Mega Millions jackpot exceed $100 million Tuesday, or will it be knocked off its throne?

Mega Millions’ September Scorcher

When the thermometer still reads in the 90s (Fahrenheit), it’s hard to believe autumn is around the corner! Relief from the heat will (or should; it is 2020 after all) come, for some sooner than others. Autumn lovers will have to hold out for a bit longer.

It got heated in the lottery world as well. Mega Millions retained its position at the top of lottery high society once again. With no one picking the six winning numbers, the prize ascended to $88 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The joint {2-2-1-1} Pattern and [2-2-1-1] General Order three-peat did not come to fruition in the September 1, 2020 drawing. Instead, the {3-1-1-1} Pattern was offered, with winning numbers 15, 25, 26, 38, 47 and MB 22. This Pattern has now played 112 times.

Starting the month with a new Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 598 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played in 18.7% of them. The {3-1-1-1} Pattern was last seen August 18, 2020.

The [3-1-1-1] General Order, now with 43 appearances, has played in 38.4% of the 112 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 598 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 7.19% of the time.

Now with seven appearances, the 0 3 1 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 16.3% of the 43 drawings where the General Order was [3-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 6.25% of the 112 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.17% of all 598 drawings.

Both the [3-1-1-1] General Order and the 0 3 1 1 0 1 Specific Order were seen together in the July 7, 2020 drawing.

Three-Number Combinations

It was so hot that repeating Three-Number Combinations didn’t bother to show.

Will Mega Millions retain its lofty spot Friday night?