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Mega Millions Remembered the Fifth of November

“Remember, remember, the fifth of November…”

This line comes from a poem regarding the Gunpowder Plot. On November 5, 1605, a fellow by the name of Guy Fawkes led a group of English Catholics in a protest against their persecution. This protest came in the form of an assassination attempt on King James I (that King James I) by blowing up Parliament’s House of Lords. The plot failed and all the conspirators were executed. To celebrate the failed assassination attempt, the English people lit bonfires and set off fireworks, and celebrations continue to this day. You can find more information about Guy Fawkes Day and the Gunpowder Plot here and here.

Mega Millions had a fireworks display of its own. November 5, 2021 saw the return of the {2-2-1-1} Pattern, as well as an explosion of repeating Three-Number Combinations. All these propelled the jackpot to $45 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern returned with winning numbers 10, 15, 20, 66, 68 and MB 18. This Pattern has now played 201 times.

More for the {2-2-1-1} Pattern. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 721 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 27.9% of the time. We last saw the {2-2-1-1} Pattern November 2, 2021.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 71 appearances, has played in 35.3% of the 201 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 721 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.85% of the time. The [1-2-2-1] General Order was last seen September 17, 2021.

Now with nine appearances, the 1 2 0 0 2 1 Specific Order has played in 12.7% of the 71 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.48% of the 201 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.25% of all 721 drawings. Prior to Friday night, the 1 2 0 0 2 1 Specific Order played May 8, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations

The repeating Three-Number Combination quartet made an impression:

None from a repeating Four-Number Combination. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will the {2-2-1-1} Pattern be so bold as to return yet again Tuesday night?

With Great Power Comes Repeating Combinations

Now that we’re solidly in November, Lotto Texas and Powerball took it upon themselves to remind us that they’re full of vigor. November 3, 2021 showed how an Australia Play and a Pattern encore boosted production of repeating Three-Number and Four-Number Combinations. They also had a hand in boosting the Lotto Texas and Powerball jackpots to 8.5 million and $146 million, respectively.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

Lotto Texas embraced the Australia Play with winning numbers 1, 6, 22, 36, 40 and 52. This means both the {2-2-2} Pattern and the 2 2 2 Specific Order have played 263 times.

A swift visit with the Australia Play. Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1924 Lotto Texas drawings, and an Australia Play has been featured in 13.7% of them. October 13, 2021 was the last time an Australia Play was seen.

Four-Number Combinations

A couple of repeating Four-Number Combinations hopped on board for the ride:

Room for a duo of repeating Four-Number Combinations. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern returned Wednesday night, this time playing 1, 2, 24, 50, 57 and PB 26. This Pattern has now played 251 times.

Back for more {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern has now played in 38.9% of the 646 Powerball drawings and was last seen November 1, 2021.

The [2-1-1-1-1] General Order, now with 65 appearances, has played in 25.9% of the 251 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 646 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has now played 10.1% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the [2-1-1-1-1] General Order played October 27, 2021.

Now with 14 appearances, the 2 1 0 1 1 1 Specific Order has played in 21.5% of the 65 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.58% of the 251 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.17% of the 646 drawings. The 2 1 0 1 1 1 Specific Order was last seen September 15, 2021.

Three-Number Combinations  

Wednesday night was a kind night to repeating Three-Number Combinations indeed!

None were birthed from a repeating Four-Number Combination. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will either the Australia Play or the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern return Saturday night, and will the Combination spice flow?

A Tamer Mega Millions

To say that November 2, 2021 was a quiet night for Mega Millions would be an understatement. This past Friday saw this lottery go wild with repeating Four-Number Combination and its repeating Three-Number Combination spawn (all four of them). Rather than continue with the wildness of repeating Combinations of both the Four and Three-Number kind, Tuesday night was much tamer. In turn, the jackpot quietly increased to $36 million. Considering that November 2nd was All Souls’ Day/Day of the Dead, Mega Millions’ scale-back was fitting.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 200th appearance with winning numbers 5, 10, 26, 58, 65 and MB 9.

A quieter approach to greet November. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 720 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 27.8% of the time.

The [2-1-2-1] General Order, now with 63 appearances, has played in 31.5% of the 200 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 720 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 8.75% of the time.

Both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [2-1-2-1] General Order played October 12, 2021.

Now with nine appearances, the 2 1 0 0 2 1 Specific Order has played in 14.3% of the 63 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.5% of the 200 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.25% of all 720 drawings. The 2 1 0 0 2 1 Specific Order was last seen September 14, 2021.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 5, 26 and 58 debuted July 25, 2017.

Room enough for a single repeating Three-Number Combination. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will Mega Millions see an avalanche of repeating Three-Number Combinations Friday night, or will other things be in store?

Post-Halloween Surprises

Greetings, Lotterytrend fans! Romulun Harris here. Another Halloween has come and gone, but the Lottery world still received a few more treats. Last night, on November 1st, Lotto Texas and Powerball each received a visit from their respective frequently played patterns. And now, the details.

LOTTO TEXAS

Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern made its 1013th appearance thanks to winning numbers 8, 24, 29, 41, 44, and 51.

Winning Numbers in Lotto Texas. Source: lotterytrend.com

The {3-2-1} Pattern has now occurred in 52.68% of all 1923 Lotto Texas drawings and last played on October 27, 2021.

The 1 2 3  Specific Order made its 177th appearance and has now occurred in 17.47% of all 1013 drawings associated with the {3-2-1} Pattern and 9.2% of all 1923 Lotto Texas drawings. Like the {3-2-1} Pattern, it last played on October 27, 2021.

Four-Number Combination(s)

Two Four-Number Combination repeats occurred:

  • 8, 29, 44, and 51 first played on January 26, 2008.
  • 8, 29, 41, and 51 first played on February 22, 2003.
Four-Number Combination Repeats. Source: lotterytrend.com

POWERBALL

Analysis

Powerball’s winning numbers were 9, 25, 34, 44, 45, and PB08, resulting in the frequently played {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern making its 250th appearance.

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

Out of 645 total Powerball drawings, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern has played 38.76% of the time. The Pattern last played on October 27, 2021.

With 71 appearances, the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order has played in 28.4% of the 250 drawings associated with the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern. With all 645 drawings considered, the General Order has played 11% of the time. The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order last played on October 23, 2021.

The 1 1 1 2 0 1 Specific Order, now with its 15th appearance, has played in 21.13% of the 71 drawings associated with the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order. The 1 1 1 2 0 1 Specific Order has also played in exactly 6% of the 250 drawings associated with the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern and 2.33% of all 645 drawings. The 1 1 1 2 0 1 Specific Order last played on September 1, 2021.

Three-Number Combination(s)

One Three-Number Combination repeated itself:

Three-Number Combination Repeat. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com

Halloween may be over, but the autumn season continues for the Lottery World. What other patterns, orders, and combination repeats will be raked off the ground? This is Romulun Harris signing off. Stay safe!

Invasion of the Repeating Four-Number Combinations

For those who don’t partake in Halloween, October 30th is just another day. For everyone else, it’s a “last call” for preparations. Hopefully, you didn’t put off finding a costume or buying candy! Or perhaps costumes and candy aren’t your thing. You prefer watching scary moves or doing the scaring yourself.

Lotto Texas and Powerball aren’t into the haunting business. No spooky noises or jump scares for these two! Instead, they took a similar approach this past Saturday night. October 30, 2021 saw not only a playback for one lottery, but both lotteries saw a repeating Four-Number Combination. Well, that and rising jackpots. Lotto Texas’s jackpot ascended to $8 million, and Powerball’s rested at a comfortable $123 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 3, 7, 12, 14, 26 and 45, the {4-1-1} Pattern made its 214th appearance.

The 4-1-1 on the {4-1-1} Pattern! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1922 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 11.1% of the time.

Now with 69 appearances, the 4 1 1 Specific Order has played in 32.2% of the 214 drawings where {4-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1922 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 3.59% of the time.

Prior to Saturday night, both the {4-1-1} Pattern and the 4 1 1 Specific Order played October 9, 2021.

Four-Number Combinations

Repeating Four-Number Combination 3, 7, 12 and 26 debuted June 4, 2014.

The lone repeating Four-Number Combination. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 183rd appearance with winning numbers 5, 23, 28, 43, 56 and PB 19.

Not gone for long, that {2-2-1-1] Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 28.4% of the 644 Powerball drawings and was last seen October 18, 2021.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 59 appearances, has played in 32.2% of the 183 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 644 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has also played 9.16% of the time. The [1-2-2-1] General Order was last seen in the October 2, 2021 drawing.

Now with four appearances, the 1 2 0 2 0 1 Specific Order has played in 6.78% of the 59 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 2.19% of the 183 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.62% of all 644 drawings. Prior to Saturday night, the 1 2 0 2 0 1 Specific Order played April 10, 2021.

Four-Number Combination

Repeating Four-Number Combination 5, 23, 28 and 56 debuted May 1, 2019.

A fondness for repeating Four-Number Combinations! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Three-Number Combinations  

Naturally, four repeating Three-Number Combinations rolled out of the Combination above:

  • 5, 23, 28
  • 5, 23, 46
  • 23, 28, 56
  • 5, 28, 56
A melee of repeating Three-Number Combinations! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Repeating Three-Number Combination 23, 28, and 56 is a special case. This Combination debuted June 6, 2018 and played again in the earlier-mentioned May 1st drawing. The other three Combinations in the list above debuted that night.

Why stop at just those repeating Three-Number Combinations, though? There were two more:

Will the jackpots rise again Monday night?

Mega Millions’ Great Combination Summoning

Mega Millions wanted to start Halloween weekend with something grand, and it was done without the assistance from a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern encore. This “bang” came in the form of a repeating Four-Number Combination. Now, these may not be as common here as they are in Lotto Texas, but they always leave a big impact! Before we can get to the repeating Four-Number Combination, there’s the matter of the October 29, 2021 drawing itself. As Mega Millions put aside its most common Pattern to explore other avenues, the jackpot climbed to $26 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-1-1-1} Pattern blocked the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern encore from taking place. With winning numbers 15, 26, 28, 35, 45 and MB 4, this Pattern made its 138th appearance.

A different approach was in order! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 719 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 19.2% of the time.

The [3-1-1-1] General Order, now with 54 appearances, has played in 39.1% of the 138 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 719 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 7.51% of the time.

Prior to Friday night, both the {3-1-1-1} Pattern and the [3-1-1-1] General Order played October 19, 2021.

Now with 10 appearances, the 0 3 1 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 18.5% of the 54 drawings where the General Order was [3-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 7.25% of the 138 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.39% of all 719 drawings. The 0 3 1 1 0 1 Specific Order was last seen September 7, 2021.

Four-Number Combination

Repeating Four-Number Combination 15, 26, 45 and MB 4 debuted February 24, 2015.

A surprise visit! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Three-Number Combinations

Naturally, four repeating Three-Number Combinations tumbled out. All the Combinations below debuted in the earlier-mentioned February 24th drawing:

  • 15, 26, 45
  • 15, 26, MB 4
  • 26, 45, MB 4
  • 15, 45, MB 4
Some have shown up more than twice. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

In addition to debuting over six years ago, Combination 15, 45 and MB 4 was last seen April 20, 2018.

Will another repeating Four-Number Combination show up to start November?

Lotto Texas and Powerball’s Common Ground

Lotto Texas and Powerball can’t be any more different! One is known for having a behemoth of a prize show up on occasion while the other takes a more measured approach. On top of that, Lotto Texas has only white balls 1 through 54 and Powerball not only has white balls 1 through 69, it also has red Powerballs that range from 1 to 26. And of course, Lotto Texas is the Texas State Lottery (though others in other parts of the country can snag such a ticket) while Powerball tickets are readily available just about anywhere in the United States.

These differences were cast aside October 27, 2021. Both Lotto Texas and Powerball took to playing their most common Patterns. This worked to boost their respective jackpots to $7.75 million and $116 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 8, 20, 25, 46, 47 and 51, the {3-2-1} Pattern made its 1012th appearance.

Returning after a brief rest. Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1921 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 52.7% of the time. We last saw the {3-2-1} Pattern October 23, 2021.

Now with 176 appearances, the 1 2 3 Specific Order has played in 17.4% of the 1012 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1921 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 9.17% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 1 2 3 Specific Order played October 11, 2021.

Four-Number Combinations

Two repeating Four-Number Combinations came along for the ride:

  • 20, 46, 47, 51 (Debuted January 30, 2021)
  • 8. 20, 47, 51 (Debuted December 26, 2001)
Nearly twenty years apart! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 249th appearance with winning numbers 3, 6, 26, 35, 51 and PB 17.

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

There have now been 643 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has played 38.7% of the time. Like Lotto Texas’s {3-2-1} Pattern, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern was last seen October 23, 2021.

The [2-1-1-1-1] General Order, now with 64 appearances, has played in 25.7% of the 249 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 643 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.95% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the [2-1-1-1-1] General Order played September 27, 2021.

Now with 12 appearances, the 2 1 1 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 18.75% of the 64 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.82% of the 249 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.87% of all 643 drawings. The 2 1 1 1 0 1 Specific Order was last seen April 3, 2021.

Three-Number Combinations  

There was room enough for a couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations:

Not a twenty-year gap, but notable. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Both the {3-2-1} Pattern and the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern are notorious for making encores, and then some. Will October in the lottery world end with at least one of these Patterns returning?

Mega Millions’ Return to {2-1-1-1-1}

Mega Millions got in the process of getting back up Tuesday night. This past Friday saw the jackpot brought down by the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern. In an interesting turn of events, that very Pattern returned October 26, 2021. Instead of keeping the jackpot in place, this Pattern helped it rise to $22 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern encore was made possible by 6, 14, 19, 56, 62 and MB 9. This Pattern has now played 306 times.

More {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern mischief! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 718 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 42.6% of the time.

The [2-1-1-1-1] General Order also made a return! With 74 appearances, this General Order has played in 24.2% of the 306 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 718 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.3% of the time.

Both the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern and the [2-1-1-1-1] General Order were last seen October 22, 2021.

Now with 13 appearances, the 2 1 0 1 1 1 Specific Order has played in 17.6% of the 74 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.25% of the 306 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.81% of the 718 drawings. Prior to Tuesday night, the 2 1 0 1 1 1 Specific Order played May 28, 2021.

Three-Number Combinations

Complementing the two encores were two repeating Three-Number Combinations:

These Combinations debuted four months apart! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern return Friday night, or will another Pattern take control?

Haunted by Playbacks

Greetings, Lotterytrend fans! Romulun Harris here. Halloween is upon us, and it’ll soon be time for treats, tricks, and parties. Halloween came early last night on October 25, 2021 when the Lottery world got a ghost of a visit when Powerball experienced an Australia play. And now, the details.

LOTTO TEXAS

Analysis

The {4-2} Pattern made its 206th appearance thanks to winning numbers 20, 23, 25, 26, 44, and 45.

Winning Numbers in Lotto Texas. Source: lotterytrend.com

The {4-2} Pattern has now occurred in 10.73% of all 1920 Lotto Texas drawings and last played on October 16, 2021.

The 0 4 2 Specific Order made its 40th appearance and has now occurred in 19.42% of all 206 drawings associated with the {4-2} Pattern and 2.08% of all 1920 Lotto Texas drawings. Like the {4-2} Pattern, it last played on October 16, 2021.

Four-Number Combination(s)

There were no Four-Number Combination repeats in Lotto Texas.

POWERBALL

Analysis

Powerball’s winning numbers were 10, 27, 29, 44, 58, and PB24, resulting—as mentioned earlier—in an Australia play occurring for the 35th time.

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

The {1-1-1-1-1-1} Pattern, [1-1-1-1-1-1] General Order, and 1 1 1 1 1 1 Specific Order have all played in 5.45% of all 642 drawings and last occurred on October 9, 2021.

Three-Number Combination(s)

Two Three-Number Combinations repeated themselves:

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

The Lottery World has begun its Halloween celebration a bit early. What other tricks and treats await us? This is Romulun Harris signing off. Stay safe!

The Playback Conspiracy

Playback fever has taken hold in the lottery world. A playback was featured in both Monday and Wednesday night’s drawings, with the latter having the bonus of being an encore to boot. Saturday night ramped things up.

October 23, 2021 featured not only another playback but a playback that was so close to forming. Both this playback, and near playback, had a hand in boosting the Lotto Texas and Powerball jackpots to $7.25 million and $93 million, respectively.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern ruled the week, with winning numbers 4, 8, 31, 42, 51 and 53. This Pattern has now played 1011 times.

Got that playback fever! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1919 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 52.7% of the time.

Not only did the {3-2-1} Pattern make a three-peat appearance Saturday night, the 2 1 3 Specific Order did as well. Now with 151 appearances, this Specific Order has played in 14.9% of the 1011 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1919 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 7.87% of the time.

Both the {3-2-1} Pattern and the 2 1 3 Specific Order were last seen October 21, 2021.

Four-Number Combinations

Repeating Four-Number Combination 31, 42, 51 and 53 debuted March 14, 2009.

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

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 10, 30, 51, 57, 63 and PB 20, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 248th appearance.

Powerball had other plans. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

There have now been 641 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has played 38.7% of the time.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 70 appearances, has played in 28.2% of the 248 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 641 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.9% of the time.

Prior to Saturday night, both the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern and the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order played October 13, 2021.

Now with seven appearances, the 1 0 1 1 2 1 Specific Order has played in 10% of the 70 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 2.82% of the 248 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.09% of all 641 drawings. We last saw the 1 0 1 1 2 1 Specific Order February 1, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations  

A couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations were present:

Doubling up on repeating Three-Number Combinations! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will the playback be present in the week ahead?