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Mega Millions’ Nostalgia Pangs

Two months—that’s roughly sixty days. That may not sound like a long time, but that’s long enough for big changes to occur. Sometimes, the changes are so sudden that we want to ease into that brave new world or reminisce about the “good ol’ days”. Normally, said days are from a past long gone, but recent events have many of us pining for life as it was back in February.

The April 14, 2020 Mega Millions drawing was a retrospective of Februarys past. That trip down memory lane spawned a repeating Three-Number Combination and a jackpot that bumped up to $159 million.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 29, 47, 65, 69, 70 and MB 7, the {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 105th appearance.

Two months can be a long time. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 18.8% of the 558 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen February 28, 2020.

The [1-1-3-1] General Order, now with 31 appearances, has played in 29.5% of the 105 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 5.56% of all 558 drawings. Prior to Tuesday night, the [1-1-3-1] General Order played February 14, 2020.

Now with six appearances, the 0 0 1 1 3 1 Specific Order has played in 19.4% of the 31 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-3-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.71% of the 105 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 558 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 1.08% of the time. The 0 0 1 1 3 1 Specific Order was last seen April 2, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The repeating Three-Number Combination 65, 70 and MB 7 debuted October 19, 2018.

The flare of a repeating Three-Number Combination. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will Mega Millions reminisce about February again Friday night?

Friday Night Substitution

When you hear “substitute” or “substitution”, what comes to mind? We’ve all had substitute teachers or had to make do with a different brand of peanut butter if the one we wanted was unavailable. A substitute isn’t inherently superior or inferior; it’s just something different.

If you played Mega Millions this past Friday (or not), then you should know that the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern streak was terminated. In fact, you could say a repeating Four-Number Combination and the resulting madness was a substitute for whatever the Pattern five-peat would have brought. Regardless of your feelings towards repeating Four-Number Combinations in Mega Millions, it’s highly doubtful you’d turn your nose up at a jackpot that jumped to $145 million!

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern of April 10, 2020,  made its 153rd appearance with winning numbers 2, 11, 21, 57, 60, and MB 13.

This Pattern has now played in 27.5% of the 557 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen March 24, 2020.

The [2-1-2-1] General Order, now with 50 appearances, has played in 32.7% of the 153 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 557 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 8.98% of the time. Prior to Friday night, the [2-1-2-1] General Order played February 28, 2020.

Now with seven appearances, the 2 1 0 0 2 1 Specific Order has played in 14% of the 50 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.58% of the 153 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.26% of all 557 drawings. The 2 1 0 0 2 1 Specific Order was last seen May 31, 2019.

Four-Number Combination

The repeating Four-Number Combination 2, 21, 60, and MB 13 made its debut in the April 22, 2016 drawing.

Repeating Four-Number Combinations are *not* common for this lottery! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Three-Number Combinations

When dealing with a repeating Four-Number Combination in Mega Millions, you’ll also be dealing with an entourage of four repeating Three-Number Combinations:

  • 21, 60, MB 13
  • 2, 60, MB 13
  • 2, 21, MB 13
  • 2, 21, 60

All these Combinations debuted in the earlier-mentioned April 22, 2016 drawing.

There was one more, unrelated, repeating Three-Number Combination: 2, 11, 60, and this Combination debuted July 7, 2017.

Blue and red are the colors of Combinations. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will Tuesday night see a {2-2-1-1} Pattern encore or another repeating Four-Number Combination?

The Mega Millions Spring Streak

This spring so far has been a time of closure and uncertainty. Schools have closed their doors for the rest of the term or plan to, sports seasons have been delayed or cut short, and millions are unemployed. Despite all this, there’s one form of entertainment that has kept going: lottery.

For Mega Millions, spring has been the season of Pattern streaks. Consistency paid off for the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern as it played for the fourth time in a row! Pattern streaks not only help keep a Pattern the most commonly seen in its lottery but also have the power to boost jackpots. With no grand prize winner, the jackpot increased to $136 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The 244th appearance of the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern was thanks to winning numbers 25, 33, 43, 51, 68, and MB 20.

A spring streak for Mega Millions! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 43.9% of the 556 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen April 3, 2020.

The [1-1-2-1-1] General Order, now with 70 appearances, has played in 28.7% of the 244 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 556 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 12.6% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [1-1-2-1-1] General Order played March 10, 2020.

Now with 16 appearances, the 0 1 1 2 1 1 Specific Order has played in 22.9% of the 70 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 6.56% of the 244 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.88% of all 556 drawings. We last saw the 0 1 1 2 1 1 Specific Order in the January 28, 2020 drawing.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The repeating Three-Number Combination 33, 51 and MB 20 debuted April 6, 2018.

A repeating Three-Number Combination makes for a great companion! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will Mega Millions’ boldness continue into Friday night with a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern five-peat?

A Mega Millions Trifecta

Even with the suggestions (read: orders) to stay home, Mega Millions was willing to take chances. This lottery went all out Friday night, and it was rewarded handsomely. The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made a three-peat appearance, for one! Other goodies included a [1-1-1-2-1] General Order encore and a couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations. Would you believe that this trifecta occurred on April 3, 2020? The payoff was another jackpot rise, climbing to $127 million after it was all said and done.

General Lottery Analysis

Friday night’s {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern three-peat was brought to you by 24, 38, 44, 57, 58, and MB 17. This Pattern has now played 243 times.

A three-peat on the 3rd of April! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 555 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 43.8% of the time. Prior to Friday night, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern had played in the March 31, 2020 and March 27, 2020 drawings.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 56 appearances, has played in 23% of the 243 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 555 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.1% of the time. Like the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern, this General Order was last seen March 31, 2020.

Now with eight appearances, the 0 1 1 1 2 1 Specific Order has played in 14.3% of the 56 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.29% of the 243 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.44% of all 555 drawings. The 0 1 1 1 2 1 Specific Order was last seen December 24, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The two repeating Three-Number Combinations of the evening were

Double trouble for repeating Three-Number Combinations. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern go on to a four-peat next Tuesday?

A Pattern Worth Sticking With

Mega Millions, like March, went out as quietly as a lamb. Another quiet night was on tap Tuesday night as a Pattern encore and a repeating Three-Number Combination pulled through. Meanwhile, the jackpot rose to $121 million.

General Lottery Analysis

Fresh from this past Friday night, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern decided to have another go! With winning numbers 8, 17, 51, 57, 70, and MB 2, this Pattern played for the 242nd time March 31, 2020.

Playing it safe. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 554 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 43.7% of the time.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 55 appearances, has played in 22.7% of the 242 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 554 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.93% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order played March 13, 2020.

Now with five appearances, the 1 1 0 1 2 1 Specific Order has played in 9.09% of the 55 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 2.07% of the 242 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.90% of all 554 drawings. The 1 1 0 1 2 1 Specific Order was last seen in the October 12, 2018 drawing.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The repeating Three-Number Combination, 17, 51, and MB 2, debuted January 10, 2020.

But not too safe. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Can the slower-paced Mega Millions produce a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern three-peat Friday night?

Party of One: Mega Millions Edition

After a busy Tuesday, Mega Millions retreated Friday night. No Pattern encores, no crazy plays of any kind to be had. There were a couple of major developments, though. One was a single Three-Number Combination that made its first appearance five years ago. The other was yet another rise in the jackpot; it became worth $113 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern smashed any hope of a {2-2-1-1} Pattern encore for the time being. The winning numbers for March 27, 2020 were 3, 25, 28, 50, 60, and MB 1, marking the 241st appearance for this Pattern.

No encore this time! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 43.6% of the 553 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen March 13, 2020.

The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, now with 55 appearances, has played in 22.8% of the 241 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 553 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.95% of the time. Prior to Friday night, the [1-2-1-1-1] General Order played December 20, 2019.

Now with 13 appearances, the 1 2 0 1 1 1 Specific Order has played in 23.6% of the 55 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.39% of the 241 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.35% of all 553 drawings. The 1 2 0 1 1 1 Specific Order was last seen August 2, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The repeating Three-Number Combination of the evening, 3, 50, and 60, debuted October 28, 2014.

A larger gathering earlier this week, now just one. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

What with Lotto Texas and Powerball calming down earlier this week and now Mega Millions, perhaps “social distancing” is entering their conscience! Are quiet lotteries going to be the new trend or is this a temporary rest?

The Great Combination Gathering

Add “social distancing” to the ever-growing list of concepts that mean nothing to lotteries.

Mega Millions ditched the {3-2-1} Pattern this past Tuesday night. A three-peat for such a Pattern would be more suited to Lotto Texas, anyway. While Mega Millions went to pick up another Pattern, a bevy of repeating Three-Number Combinations came along for the ride. The grand prize went unclaimed once again, rising to $107 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern saw its 152nd appearance in the March 24th, 2020 drawing, with winning numbers 2, 8, 16, 18, 31, and MB 14.

The three-peat blocker! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 552 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 27.5% of the time. We last saw the {2-2-1-1} Pattern in the March 6th, 2020 drawing.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 50 appearances, has played in 32.9% of the 152 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 552 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.06% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [2-2-1-1] General Order played February 25th, 2020.

Now with six appearances, the 2 2 1 0 0 1 Specific Order has played in 12% of the 50 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.95% of the 152 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.09% of all 552 drawings. The 2 2 1 0 0 1 Specific Order was last seen January 24th, 2020.

Three-Number Combination(s)

Repeating Three-Number Combinations were plentiful! Four members made up the entourage this time around:

Red clusters keeping one row between them. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

 Will the {2-2-1-1} Pattern go on to make an encore Friday night or will Mega Millions ditch it for yet another Pattern?

Springtime Mega Millions Encores

Spring has sprung! If you’re reading this from the Northern Hemisphere, March 20th (or 19th, depending on who you ask) was the lead-in to warmer weather and a season of new beginnings. Mega Millions wasn’t quite ready to make the leap into something new this past Friday night. This “safe” play helped send the jackpot past the $100 million mark; $101 million, to be precise.

General Lottery Analysis

The March 20, 2020 drawing saw the 25th appearance of the {3-2-1} Pattern with winning numbers 34, 35, 41, 45, 54, and MB 5.

An unexpected Pattern encore! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 4.54% of the 551 Mega Millions drawings.

The [3-2-1] General Order, now with 14 appearances, has played in 56% of the 25 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 551 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 2.54% of the time.

Both the {3-2-1} Pattern and the [3-2-1] General Order were last seen in this past Tuesday’s drawing. Think of it as a St. Patrick’s Day double encore special!

Now with three appearances, the 0 0 3 2 0 1 Specific Order has played in 21.4% of the 14 drawings where the General Order was [3-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 12% of the 25 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.54% of all 551 drawings. The  0 0 3 2 0 1 Specific Order was last seen October 11, 2016. This was reconfigured from the 0 0 4 1 0 1 Specific Order seen that night.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The repeating Three-Number Combination, 35, 41, and MB 5, debuted November 7, 2014.

An “ancient” Three-Number Combination. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Could the {3-2-1} Pattern have a three-peat Tuesday night?

A-Maze-in’ Mega Millions

According to Lottery Trend analysts, employing a mathematical strategy can be like working through a maze. You start off with a hodgepodge of numbers, study them carefully with respect to their relationships with each other, and then do a comparison with three numbers and so on. You keep going until you whittle that hodgepodge down to the five or six numbers that can possibly win you the big bucks.

There is a method to the madness, after all. Once you clear your mind of clutter and noise, you can better come up with strategies to pick numbers. However, if you played this past St. Patrick’s Day, you probably turned green from sickness.

Mega Millions toasted itself once again, as no one picked the six winning numbers. As disappointing as it is to not win, $96 million is a hefty consolation!

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 20, 27, 28, 58, 59, and MB 25, the {3-2-1} Pattern made its 24th, appearance.

As common as a four-leaf clover! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 4.36% of the 550 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen January 21, 2020.

The [3-2-1] General Order, now with 13 appearances, has played in 54.2% of the 13 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 550 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 2.36% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [3-2-1] General Order played October 22, 2019.

St. Patrick’s Day 2020 marked the debut of the 0 3 0 0 2 1 Specific Order! This Specific Order has now played in 7.69% of the 13 drawings where [3-2-1] was the General Order and in 4.17% of all 24 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 550 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 0.18% of the time.

Three-Number Combinations

The lone repeating Three-Number Combination was 58, 59, and MB 25.

Extra flare for St. Patrick’s Day! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Combination debuted April 2, 2019.

Will the {3-2-1} Pattern come back for an encore Friday night?

90 Million Strokes of Luck

Another Friday meant another Mega Millions. Not letting a thing like superstition get in the way, this lottery kicked off the weekend with a Pattern encore and a repeating Four-Number Combination! The jackpot increased once again, stopping at $90 million.  

General Lottery Analysis

This week belonged to the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern. With winning numbers 7, 22, 37, 43, 44, and MB 22, this Pattern not only made its 240th appearance but an encore!

The 13th is just another day. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 549 Mega Millions drawings and this Pattern has played 43.7% of the time.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 54 appearances, has played in 22.5% of the 240 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 549 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.84% of the time. Prior to Friday night, the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order played Christmas Eve 2019.

Now with 14 appearances, the 1 1 1 2 0 1 Specific Order has played in 25.9% of the 54 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.83% of the 240 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.55% of all 549 drawings. We last saw the 1 1 1 2 0 1 Specific Order September 27, 2019.

Four-Number Combination

The repeating Four-Number Combination of the evening was 22, 43, 44, and MB 22.

Repeating Four-Number Combination. Didn’t see that one coming. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Combination’s debut was in the November 19, 2019 drawing. Not that long ago, actually.

Three-Number Combinations

Of course, when you break open a repeating Four-Number Combination, you’ll find four repeating Three-Number Combinations:

  • 22, 43, 44
  • 22, 43, MB 22
  • 22, 44, MB 22
  • 43, 44, MB 22
A bombardment of repeating Three-Number Combinations. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

These Combinations debuted in the earlier-mentioned November 19th drawing.

Will the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern hang on next week and make a third appearance?