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Perhaps we spoke too soon when we said that Mega Millions got out of the muck. Just as soon as the jackpot started rising, someone from Massachusetts came along and smacked it back down to $20 million!

General Lottery Analysis

The very Pattern that helped the jackpot climb wound up undoing that work. January 24, 2023 featured a {2-2-1-1} Pattern three-peat. With winning numbers 33, 41, 47, 50, 62 and MB 20, this Pattern has now played 238 times.

This Pattern has now played in 28.1% of the 848 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen January 20, 2023.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 84 appearances, has played in 35.3% of the 238 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 848 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.91% of the time. January 17, 2023 was the last time the [2-2-1-1] General Order played.

Now with seven appearances, the 0 0 2 2 1 1 Specific Order has played in 8.33% of the 84 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 2.94% of the 238 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.83% of all 848 drawings. Prior to Tuesday night, the 0 0 2 2 1 1 Specific Order played November 25, 2022.

Three-Number Combinations

A couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations were also present:

• 33, 41, MB 20 (Debuted August 28, 2018)
• 33, 47, 50 (Debuted June 26, 2015)

Will Mega Millions remain at $20 million, or will the jackpot be able to rise and keep going?

After a big reset, and getting stuck, Friday night was much better for Mega Millions! Thanks to the wonders of a {2-2-1-1} Pattern encore, the jackpot shot up to $31 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern encore of January 20, 2023 was made possible by 20, 29, 31, 64, 66 and MB 17. This Pattern has now played 237 times.

There have now been 847 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 28% of the time. Recall that the {2-2-1-1} Pattern played January 17, 2023.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 79 appearances, has played in 33.3% of the 237 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 847 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.33% of the time. December 16, 2022 was the last time we saw the [1-2-2-1] General Order.

Now with 10 appearances, the 0 1 2 0 2 1 Specific Order has played in 12.7% of the 79 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.22% of the 237 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.18% of all 847 drawings. Prior to Friday night, the 0 1 2 0 2 1 Specific Order played September 17, 2021.

Three-Number Combinations

A couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations were also present:

• 29, 31, 64 (Debuted June 27, 2014 and previously played August 26, 2014)
• 20, 31, MB 17 (Debuted April 12, 2022)

While Mega Millions currently has the smallest jackpot, it won’t take much to overtake Lotto Texas for the #2 spot. There are two Lotto Texas/Powerball drawings before Tuesday. It may be that Mega Millions overtakes Lotto Texas, or even ends up having the largest jackpot! Everything now hinges on what those two lotteries have up their sleeves.

After taking a massive fall Friday night, Mega Millions was eager to get back in the game, so to speak. Unfortunately for this lottery, but fortunately for one New York player, that meant more bench time.

As if the title didn’t give it away, the jackpot remained at $20 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern of January 17, 2023 made it all possible. With winning numbers 2, 12, 18, 24, 39 and MB 18, this Pattern has now played 236 times.

This Pattern has now played in 27.9% of the 846 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen December 27, 2022.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 83 appearances, has played in 35.2% of the 236 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 846 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.81% of the time. December 23, 2022 was the last time we saw the [2-2-1-1] General Order.

Now with nine appearances, the 2 2 1 0 0 1 Specific Order has played in 10.8% of the 83 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.81% of the 236 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.06% of all 846 drawings. Prior to Tuesday night, the [2-2-1-1] General Order played August 3, 2021.

Three-Number Combinations

Despite getting knocked back down, Mega Millions graced us with four repeating Three-Number Combinations!

• 12, 18, 24 (Debuted November 17, 2015 and previously played August 19, 2022)
• 12, 24, MB 18 (Debuted November 27, 2018)
• 18, 39, MB 18 (Debuted March 1, 2022)
• 2, 24, MB 18 (Debuted March 12, 2021)

Will the jackpot rise Friday night, or will the wait continue?

Whoever said Friday the 13^th was unlucky? Sure, it was unlucky for Mega Millions, but who cares what it thinks? That jackpot was stirring up trouble and besides, someone was bound to take it down eventually. For one grand prize winner in Maine, and several million-dollar winners across the land, January 13, 2023 was a most lucky night indeed! Naturally, Mega Millions retreated, and the jackpot reset to $20 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The Pattern that put an end to the jackpot’s rampage was the {3-1-1-1} Pattern. With winning numbers 30, 43, 45, 46, 61 and MB 14, this Pattern has now played 159 times.

The {3-1-1-1} Pattern has now played in 18.8% of the 845 Mega Millions drawings.

The [1-3-1-1] General Order, now with 53 appearances, has played in 33.3% of the 159 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 845 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 6.27% of the time.

Both the {3-1-1-1} Pattern and the [1-3-1-1] General Order were last seen January 3, 2023.

Now with seven appearances, the 0 0 1 3 1 1 Specific Order has played in 13.2% of the 53 drawings where the General Order was [1-3-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.40% of the 159 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.83% of all 845 drawings. Prior to Friday night, the 0 0 1 3 1 1 Specific Order was last seen January 21, 2022.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 30, 46 and 61 debuted December 31, 2021.

As Mega Millions licks its wounds, what Pattern will surface in Tuesday night’s drawing?

Only three days into the new year, and Mega Millions already made a grand entrance! Since October, many have tried and failed to claim the jackpot. Some came close, but in the game of lottery, “Almost doesn’t count.” Another night with no grand prize winner brought the jackpot up to $940 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The January 3, 2023 drawing featured the {3-1-1-1} Pattern, with winning numbers 25, 29, 33, 41, 44 and MB 18. This Pattern has now played 158 times.

There have now been 842 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has now played 18.8% of the time.

The [1-3-1-1] General Order, now with 52 appearances, has played in 32.9% of the 158 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 842 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 6.18% of the time.

Both the {3-1-1-1} Pattern and the [1-3-1-1] General Order played November 22, 2022.

Now with six appearances, the 0 1 3 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 11.5% of the 52 drawings where the General Order was [1-3-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.80% of the 158 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.71% of all 842 drawings. Prior to Tuesday night, the 0 1 3 1 0 1 Specific Order played December 4, 2018.

Three-Number Combinations

How fitting that the third day of 2023 featured three repeating Three-Number Combinations!

• 25, 29, 44 (Debuted December 25, 2015)
• 29, 33, 41 (Debuted July 25, 2014)
• 25, 33, 41 (Debuted April 1, 2016)

Mega Millions is salivating at the prospect of $1 billion. Regardless of what happens, Friday night is going to be the beginning of something new. Question is, will it be a new multimillionaire, or a lottery exploring billion-dollar territory?

Just before Christmas, Mega Millions got the idea to partner with the {2-2-1-1} Pattern. In the lead-up to the holiday, these two worked together to boost the jackpot and drive determined players to buy more tickets. As 2022 is about enter our rear-view mirror, Tuesday night’s analysis showed that Mega Millions wasn’t ready to bid the {2-2-1-1} Pattern farewell. Sticking with this Pattern sent the jackpot soaring to $640 million!

General Lottery Analysis

For the fourth time in a row, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern graced us with its presence. The winning numbers for December 27, 2022 were 9, 13, 36, 59, 61 and MB 11. The {2-2-1-1} Pattern has now played 235 times.

There have been 840 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has been featured 28% of the time. Recall that the {2-2-1-1} Pattern played December 23, 2022.

The [2-1-2-1] General Order, now with 75 appearances, has played in 31.9% of the 235 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 840 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 8.93% of the time. The [2-1-2-1] General Order was last seen November 29, 2022.

Now with 10 appearances, the 2 0 1 0 2 1 Specific Order has played in 13.3% of the 75 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.26% of the 235 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.19% of all 840 drawings. Prior to Tuesday night, the 2 0 1 0 2 1 Specific Order played August 5, 2022.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 9, 13 and MB 11 debuted January 14, 2020.

What does Mega Millions have in store for its final 2022 drawing? Will the jackpot continue to grow via the power of a solid {2-2-1-1} Pattern streak, or could that same streak be what brings down the jackpot?