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The Mega Millions (Not) at the End of the Rainbow

St. Patrick’s Day comes but once a year. ‘Tis a festive day, with young and old alike donning green and catching parades. More adventurous types may fancy themselves some green beer. This year, people could try their luck with Mega Millions. For every night without a winner, the prize goes up. A larger prize means more financial freedom, more time to party, even! The catch? You must play. The other catch? You and Mega Millions need to see eye-to-eye on the numbers played. Seeing as the jackpot grew to $272 million, no such connection existed.

General Lottery Analysis

The Pattern for March 17, 2023 was {2-2-1-1}. With winning numbers 26, 28, 29, 39, 49 and MB 25, this Pattern has played 243 times.

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern kept the jackpot from being caught once more! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 863 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has now played 28.2% of the time.  The {2-2-1-1} Pattern was last seen February 17, 2023.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 87 appearances, has played in 35.8% of the 243 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 863 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.1% of the time.

Now with 13 appearances, the 0 2 2 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 14.9% of the 87 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.35% of the 243 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.51% of all 863 drawings.

Both the [2-2-1-1] General Order and the 0 2 2 1 0 1 Specific Order were last seen February 14, 2023.

Three-Number Combinations

Two repeating Three-Number Combinations were also featured:

A double accompaniment of repeating Three-Number Combinations! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Is a {2-2-1-1} Pattern encore on tap for Tuesday night?

Reset Resistance Methods

That Lotto Texas is a resilient one, yeah? After a jackpot reset six months ago, the jackpot has gone nowhere but up. That upward trajectory didn’t change Wednesday night!

With an assist from Lotto Texas’s most common Pattern, the jackpot climbed to $54 million.

Now, Lotto Texas wasn’t the only one that saw a rising jackpot! Powerball employed its own reset resistance method, and saw the jackpot rise to $78 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The winning numbers for March 15, 2023 were 6, 15, 19, 20, 27 and 54. This marked the 1127th appearance of the {3-2-1} Pattern.

Behold, the {3-2-1} Pattern in all its reset-resisting glory! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 2137 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 52.7% of the time.

Now with 195 appearances, the 2 3 1 Specific Order has played in 17.3% of the 1127 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 2137 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 9.12% of the time.

Both the {3-2-1} Pattern and the 2 3 1 Specific Order were last seen March 11, 2023.

Four-Number Combinations

A playback may have boosted the jackpot, but it didn’t produce any repeating Four-Number Combinations.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

March 15th was the night for the {2-2-1-1} Pattern in Powerball. With winning numbers 16, 18, 33, 37, 50 and PB 8, this Pattern has now played 249 times.

Powerball’s reset resistance method. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern has played in 29% of the 859 Powerball drawings and was last seen March 8, 2023.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 86 appearances, has played in 34.5% of the 249 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 859 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10% of the time. February 6, 2023 was the last time we saw the [2-2-1-1] General Order.

Now with six appearances, the 0 2 2 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 6.98% of the 86  drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 2.41% of the 249 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.70% of all 859 drawings. Prior to Wednesday night, the 0 2 2 1 0 1 Specific Order played June 15, 2022.

Three-Number Combinations

Three repeating Three-Number Combinations were spotted:

Can these lotteries hold off a jackpot reset Saturday night?

Scene: Mega Millions During Spring Break

We all need a break from the doldrums of the work and school routine. Enter Spring Break, a guaranteed time off from school. For those of us who aren’t in the teaching profession, it’s an opportunity to take a breather before Memorial Day. This will, of course, require using PTO.

While people were taking it easy Tuesday night, Mega Millions was hard at work keeping the jackpot from the players’ grasp. Seeing as the jackpot grew to $254 million, we can say with confidence that Mega Millions succeeded.

General Lottery Analysis

The March 14, 2023 drawing featured the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern. With winning numbers 1, 7, 23, 38, 55 and MB 2, this Pattern has now played 363 times.

Chillin’ with the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 42.1% of the 862 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen March 3, 2023.

The [2-1-1-1-1] General Order, now with 88 appearances, has played in 24.2% of the 363 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 862 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has also played 10.2% of the time. This General Order was last seen November 18, 2022.

Now with 14 appearances, the 2 1 1 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 15.9% of the 88 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.86% of the 363 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.62% of all 862 drawings. Prior to Tuesday night, the 2 1 1 1 0 1 Specific Order played March 18, 2022.

Three-Number Combinations

A couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations were spotted:

Always room for repeating Three-Number Combinations! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Is the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern slated to return Friday night, and will it give the jackpot another boost?

Lotto Texas’s Jackpot’s Luck Still Holds

Greetings, Lotterytrend fans! Romulun Harris here. As of March 13, 2023, Texas’s jackpot has increased up to $53.5 million. With St. Patrick’s Day just three days away, Lotto Texas has formed its own pot of gold. And now, the details.

LOTTO TEXAS

Analysis

Courtesy of winning numbers 23, 26, 31, 33, 39, and 40, the {4-2} Pattern made its 226th appearance.

Winning Numbers in Lotto Texas. Source: lotterytrend.com

The {4-2} Pattern has now played in 10.58% of all 2136 Lotto Texas drawings and last occurred on March 8, 2023.

The 0 4 2 Specific Order, in its 44th appearance, has played in 19.47% of all 226 drawings associated with the {4-2} Pattern and 2.06% of all 2136 Lotto Texas drawings. This Specific Order last played on November 16, 2022.

Four-Number Combination Repeat(s)

A couple of Four-Number Combination Repeats occurred:

  • 23, 31, 33, and 40 first played on September 7, 2019.
  • 23, 26, 31, and 39 first played on June 30, 2001.
Four-Number Combination Repeat in Powerball. Source: lotterytrend.com

POWERBALL

Analysis

Powerball’s frequently played {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 336th appearance, courtesy of winning numbers 3, 10, 24, 46, 63, and PB04.

Winning Numbers in Powerball. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern has now played 39.16% of the time and last occurred on March 4, 2023.

The [2-1-1-1-1] General Order, in its 83rd appearance, has now played in 24.7% of all 336 drawings associated with the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern and 9.67% of all 858 drawings.  This General Order last played on March 1, 2023.

With its 17th appearance,the 2 1 0 1 1 1 Specific Order has now played in 20.48% of all 83 drawings associated with the [2-1-1-1-1] General Order. This Specific Order has also played in 5.06% of all 336 drawings associated with the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern and 1.98% of all 858 drawings. The 2 1 0 1 1 1 Specific Order last played on January 21, 2023.

Three-Number Combination Repeat(s)

A trio of Three-Number Combination Repeats occurred:

Three-Number Combination Repeats in Powerball. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com

Looks like four-leaf clovers have grown in the Lotto Texas district of the Lottery World this year. How long will they bloom? In other words: How long will Lotto Texas’s jackpot keep growing? This is Romulun Harris signing off. Stay safe!

Lotteries of Sound(ish) Mind

As people went crazy over the monstrously large jackpots that were offered up in both Mega Millions and Powerball earlier in the year, there was one lottery that kept calm. Often overlooked, perhaps because it’s a state lottery, Lotto Texas’s jackpot journey began in September. Nearly six months later, the jackpot soared to heights that haven’t been seen in some time! A gentle nudge was all that was needed Saturday night to send the jackpot to $53.25 million.

Powerball’s more direct approach boosted the jackpot to $52 million. The jackpot may not have overtaken Lotto Texas’s, but it came within striking distance.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The Pattern for March 11, 2023 was {3-2-1}. With winning numbers 6, 7, 19, 28, 29 and 45, this Pattern has now played 1126 times.

Quiet, effective {3-2-1} Pattern. Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Pattern has now played in 52.7% of the 2135 Lotto Texas drawings and was last seen February 27, 2023.

Now with 194 appearances, the 2 3 1 Specific Order has played in 17.2% of the 1126 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 2135 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 9.09% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the 2 3 1 Specific Order played February 15, 2023.

Four-Number Combinations

No repeating Four-Number Combinations were present.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

Part of Powerball’s direct approach was the implementation of an Australia Play. Thanks to 11, 20, 33, 43, 58 and PB 24, the {1-1-1-1-1-1} Pattern, [1-1-1-1-1-1] General Order, and the 1 1 1 1 1 1 Specific Order have all played 52 times.

Punching through! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

An Australia Play has been featured in 6.07% of the 857 Powerball drawings and was last seen February 22, 2023.

Four-Number Combination

Inside that Australia Play was repeating Four-Number Combination 11, 20, 33, and PB 24. This Combination debuted September 6, 2021 and was last seen October 11, 2021.

Powerball be startin’ something! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Three-Number Combinations

Naturally, that repeating Four-Number Combination had four repeating Three-Number Combinations buried inside.

  • 11, 20, 33
  • 11, 20, PB 24
  • 20, 33, PB 24
  • 11, 33, PB 24

These Combinations debuted in the earlier-mentioned September 6th and October 11th drawings.

Of course, Powerball didn’t stop there. Two more repeating Combinations were also present:

Somethin’ and more! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Can Lotto Texas keep the momentum going for another round Monday night?

Pattern Encores Need Not Apply

Pattern encores are capricious in nature. They’ve been known to boost lottery jackpots, and they’ve been known to force jackpots to reset. Some Patterns are more prone to repeating than others. After all, Pattern streaks wouldn’t exist otherwise! However, as the title of today’s post indicates, a Pattern repeat did not take place Friday night. And, with Mega Millions’ jackpot growing to $229 million, such an encore wasn’t necessary.

General Lottery Analysis

On March 10, 2023, the {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 161st appearance. The winning numbers were 9, 20, 59, 60, 63 and MB 5.

No repeating Pattern here! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 18.7% of the 861 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen January 27, 2023.

The [1-1-3-1] General Order, now with 46 appearances, has played in 28.6% of the 161 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 861 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 5.34% of the time. The [1-1-3-1] General Order was last seen July 26, 2022.

Now with four appearances, the 1 1 0 0 3 1 Specific Order has played in 8.70% of the 46 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-3-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 2.48% of the 161 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.46% of all 861 drawings. Prior to Friday night, the 1 1 0 0 3 1 Specific Order played October 26,2018.

Three-Number Combinations

Mega Millions had enough room to spare for two repeating Three-Number Combinations:

Gotta show love for repeating Three-Number Combinations! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

How will the Mega Millions jackpot fare Tuesday night?

Madness! Pure Madness!

To say that the night of March 8, 2023 was a quiet one would be nothing short of a lie. Lotto Texas, ever tenacious, saw yet another boost in the jackpot. With grace and poise, this lottery boosted the prize to $53 million. Meanwhile, Powerball’s efforts to go all out were rewarded with a prize that grew to $45 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

A {4-2} Pattern encore kept the Lotto Texas jackpot from avoiding a reset! With winning numbers 3, 7, 9, 16, 29 and 36, this Pattern has now played 225 times.

Graciously providing another jackpot boost! Source: lotterytrend.com.

The {4-2} Pattern has now played in 10.5% of the 2134 Lotto Texas drawings and was last seen March 6, 2023.

Now with 51 appearances, the 4 2 0 Specific Order has played in 22.7% of the 225 drawings where {4-2} was the winning Pattern. Once all 2134 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has now played 2.39% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 4 2 0 Specific Order played February 6, 2023.

Four-Number Combinations

Repeating Four-Number Combinations were absent this go-around.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

Far be it for Lotto Texas to be the only lottery with an encore! The {2-2-1-1} Pattern also returned, with winning numbers 26, 27, 43, 61, 69 and PB 4. This Pattern has now played 248 times.

There’s a mad, mad world hidden beneath these numbers. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern has played in 29% of the 856 Powerball drawings.

Why should only the {2-2-1-1} Pattern get in on the encore goods? The [2-1-2-1] General Order made a return as well! Now with 85 appearances, this General Order has played in 34.3% of the 248 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 856 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.93% of the time.

Both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [2-1-2-1] General Order played March 6, 2023.

All aspirations for a playback were dashed thanks to the 0 2 0 1 2 1 Specific Order. With 11 appearances, this Specific Order has played in 12.9% of the 85 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.44% of the 248 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.29% of all 856 drawings. Prior to Wednesday night, the 0 2 0 1 2 1 Specific Order played November 12, 2022.

Four-Number Combination

Powerball decided to have a little more fun by throwing in a repeating Four-Number Combination:

On the surface is an unassuming repeating Four-Number Combination, right? Source: lottertyrend-powerball.com.

Three-Number Combinations

Naturally, that repeating Four-Number Combination had four repeating Three-Number Combinations tucked away:

  • 27, 61, 69
  • 27, 61, PB 4
  • 27, 69, PB 4
  • 61, 69, PB 4

All four of the above Combinations debuted in the earlier-mentioned July 15th drawing. However, these weren’t the only Combinations that played. Repeating Three-Number Combination 43, 61 and 69 debuted March 10, 2018 and was last seen August 29, 2022.

The madness of repeating Three-Number Combinations. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Powerball may have the smallest jackpot for now, but it won’t be long before it overtakes Lotto Texas. Perhaps Powerball will see another jackpot boost Saturday night. Or Lotto Texas will be forced to reset. Either way, Powerball comes out on top. We’ll just have to see which one takes shape!

Mega Millions’ Past is Key

The past is a tricky thing. We can learn from it, use it to prepare ourselves for the future. On the other hand, hanging onto the past can blind us to what is, keeping us in statis and pining for things that may have never been. Mega Millions, impervious to nostalgia, can draw from the past artfully. Through embracing past plays, this lottery can either boost the jackpot or see a reset with no emotional strings attached. Tuesday night was an example of the former.

Mega Millions’ trip started with a visit to the relatively recent past, and then kicked into overdrive. The jackpot grew to $203 million as a result.

General Lottery Analysis

March 7, 2023 featured the 20th appearance of the {4-1-1} Pattern with winning numbers 15, 22, 25, 28, 69 and MB 21.

A powerful, rarely-seen {4-1-1} Pattern. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 2.33% of the 860 Mega Millions drawings.

The [4-1-1] General Order, now with 12 appearances, has played in 60% of the 20 drawings where {4-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 860 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 1.40% of the time.

Both the {4-1-1} Pattern and the [4-1-1] General Order were last seen December 6, 2022.

Now with two appearances, the 0 4 0 0 1 1 Specific Order has played in 16.7% of the 12 drawings where the General Order was [4-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 10% of the 20 drawings where {4-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.23% of all 860 drawings. The 0 4 0 0 1 1 Specific Order made its first appearance in the December 13, 2013 drawing.

Three-Number Combinations

There were two repeating Three-Number Combinations:

  • 22, 25, 69 (Debuted February 3, 2015)
  • 25, 28, 69 (Debuted April 1, 2016)
A blast to the past! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

How far into the past will Mega Millions reach, and will that journey to the past boost the jackpot or force it to reset?

Still Holding On

Greetings, Lotterytrend fans! Romulun Harris here! Last night on March 6, 2023, Lotto Texas’s jackpot continued to maintain its momentum as it increased up to $51.5 million. Wow! This momentum’s being going on since September 19, 2022—almost six months! And now, the details.

LOTTO TEXAS

Analysis

The {4-2} Pattern made its 224th appearance, courtesy of winning numbers 3, 6, 7, 13, 39, and 43.

Winning Numbers in Lotto Texas. Source: lotterytrend.com

The {4-2} Pattern has now played in 10.5% of all 2133 Lotto Texas drawings and last occurred on February 6, 2023.

The 4 0 2 Specific Order, in its 31st appearance, has played in 13.84% of all 224 drawings associated with the {4-2} Pattern and 1.45% of all 2133 Lotto Texas drawings. This Specific Order last played on Halloween of 2022.

Four-Number Combination Repeat(s)

Only one Four-Number Combination Repeat occurred:

Four-Number Combination Repeat. Source: lotterytrend.com

POWERBALL

Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 247th appearance, courtesy of winning numbers 2, 13, 29, 58, 69, and PB04.

Winning Numbers in Powerball. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern has now played 28.89% of the time and last occurred on February 15, 2023.

The [2-1-2-1] General Order, in its 84th appearance, has now played in 10.53% of all 247 drawings associated with the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and 9.82% of all 855 drawings. Like the {2-2-1-1} Pattern, this General Order last played on February 15, 2023.

With its 4th appearance, the 2 0 1 0 2 1 Specific Order has now played in 4.76% of all 84 drawings associated with the [2-1-2-1] General Order. This Specific Order has also played in 1.62% of all 247 drawings associated with the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and 0.47% of all 855 drawings. The 2 0 1 0 2 1 Specific Order last played on July 2, 2022.

Three-Number Combination Repeat(s)

A pair of Three-Number Combination Repeats occurred:

  • 13, 69, and PB04 first played on May 19, 2021.
  • 29, 58, and 69 first played on November 25, 2015.
Three-Number Combination Repeats. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com

March, the month in which the year continues to march on after February speeds things up a bit. And the year’s not the only thing that continues to march on, but Lotto Texas’s jackpot is doing so with its increasing momentum. How long will it keep up? This is Romulun Harris signing off. Stay safe!

How the (Lottery) Tables Have Turned

Something funny happened during the Lotto Texas and Powerball drawings Saturday night. Both an Australia Play and a Pattern encore were spotted, but that wasn’t the “funny” part. For the first time in a long time, the Lotto Texas jackpot became larger than the one in Powerball! A winning ticket in Virginia forced the Powerball jackpot to reset to $20 million. Meanwhile, the Lotto Texas jackpot grew to $51 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

An Australia Play made the jackpot boost of March 4, 2023 possible. With winning numbers 10, 17, 33, 34, 41 and 49, both the {2-2-2} Pattern and the 2 2 2 Specific Order have played 301 times.

Hopping along with these six numbers. Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 2132 Lotto Texas drawings, and an Australia Play has been featured 14.1% of the time. Previously, an Australia Play was featured in the February 20, 2023 drawing.

Four-Number Combinations

A couple of repeating Four-Number Combinations were also spotted:

  • 10, 33, 34, 49 (Debuted March 14, 2015)
  • 10, 17, 33, 34 (Debuted December 17, 2014)
With a couple of repeating Four-Number Combinations to boot! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern’s return was what triggered Powerball’s’ jackpot reset. Thanks to 10, 16, 18, 40, 66 and PB 16, this Pattern played for the 335th time.

From jackpot booster to jackpot “resetter”. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern has now played in 39.2% of the 854 Powerball drawings and was last seen March 1, 2023.

The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, now with 87 appearances, has played in 26% of the 335 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 854 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.2% of the time. The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order was last seen February 20, 2023.

Now with 18 appearances, the 1 2 1 0 1 1 Specific Order has played in 20.7% of the 87 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.37% of the 335 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.11% of all 854 drawings. Prior to Saturday night, the 1 2 1 0 1 1 Specific Order played December 21, 2022.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 10, 16 and 40 debuted March 1, 2017.

A repeating Three-Number Combination cherry on top. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

It’s not often that Lotto Texas has a larger jackpot than Powerball. Will this remain true Monday night, or will Lotto Texas face The Reset?