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A Mega Millions Shines Brightly

Ten days before Christmas and Mega Millions’ plan

Appealed to most every large jackpot fan.

There wasn’t an encore, sorry to say

Another Pattern made its play.

The jackpot wasn’t brought down to size

$310 million became the new prize!

General Lottery Analysis

The December 15, 2020 Mega Millions drawing saw the 170th appearance of the {2-2-1-1} Pattern, with winning numbers 1, 10, 18, 20, 46 and MB 15.

Flipping to a {2-2-1-1} Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 628 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 27.1% of the time.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 57 appearances, has played in 33.5% of the 170 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 628 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.08% of the time.

Both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [2-2-1-1] General Order were last seen December 8, 2020.

Now with seven appearances, the 2 2 0 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 12.3% of the 57 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.12% of the 170 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.11% of all 628 drawings. Prior to Tuesday night, the 2 2 0 1 0 1 Specific Order played May 5, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations

Two repeating Three-Number Combinations were also featured:

  • 1, 10, 46 (Debuted May 27, 2014)
  • 10, 20, 46 (Debuted May 22, 2020)
Making room for a couple of repeating Combos. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will Friday night’s drawing be a huge Christmas bonus for at least one player?

Saturday Night Boost

Saturday night is, without a doubt, the busiest night of the week. It’s the height of the weekend and whether it’s drinking or staying up to stream movies, it’s about letting loose. And of course, that extra energy needs to be out of your system before you start yet another work (or school) week!

The Lotto Texas and Powerball that we saw earlier in the week were absent December 12, 2020. Both lotteries were more active, and that energy boost also boosted their jackpots. Lotto Texas rose to $6 million and Powerball ascended to $287 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern made its 961st appearance with winning numbers 4, 31, 36, 50, 52 and 54.

The beginning of a different approach. Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1820 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 52.8% of the time. This Pattern was last seen in the December 2, 2020 drawing.

Now with 168 appearances, the 1 2 3 Specific Order has played in 17.5% of the 961 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1820 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 9.23% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the 1 2 3 Specific Order played November 4, 2020.

Four-Number Combinations

Repeating Four-Number Combination 31, 36, 50 and 52 debuted August 18, 2010.

Boxed in at the bottom. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

Winning numbers 17, 54, 56, 63, 69 and PB 20 made an encore for the {2-2-1-1} Pattern possible.

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern came back for seconds! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

There have been 542 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has played 28% of the time. Recall that the {2-2-1-1} Pattern previously played December 9, 2020.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 47 appearances, has played in 30.9% of the 152 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 542 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 8.67% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the [1-2-2-1] General Order played November 4, 2020.

Now with five appearances, the 0 1 0 2 2 1 Specific Order has played in 10.6% of the 47 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.29% of the 152 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.92% of all 542 drawings. The 0 1 0 2 2 1 Specific Order was last seen September 9, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations  

A trio of repeating Three-Number Combinations was spotted:

Red boxes for the trio. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will next week be filled with Pattern repeats and rising jackpots?

2020: The Great and Terrible

There’s a light at the end of the tunnel. After some of the most gut-wrenching, devastating, and mind-boggling months in recent history, 2020 will be over in a matter of weeks. In the meantime, 2020 paid a visit to Lotto Texas and Powerball December 9th. This visitation was enough to edge out all the other years completely.

However, those who cheer for increasing jackpots will be happy to hear that the prizes did indeed increase! Lotto Texas grew to a respectable $5.75 million and Powerball ascended to $277 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 20, 34, 39, 43, 51 and 54, the {4-2} Pattern made its 197th appearance.

No Pattern encore this time around. Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1819 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 10.8% of the time. We last saw the {4-2} Pattern November 18, 2020.

Now with 33 appearances, the 0 2 4 Specific Order has played in 16.8% of the 197 drawings where {4-2} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1819 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 1.81% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 0 2 4 Specific Order played October 19, 2019. It turned out that another year squeezed through after all!

Four-Number Combinations

There were no repeating Four-Number Combinations this time.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 151st appearance with winning numbers 11, 14, 31, 47, 48 and PB 4.

Keeping it real with the {2-2-1-1} Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

There have now been 541 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has played 27.9% of the time.

The [2-1-2-1] General Order, now with 51 appearances, has played in 33.8% of the 151 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 541 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.43% of the time.

Both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [2-1-2-1] General Order played November 28, 2020.

Now with five appearances, the 2 0 1 2 0 1 Specific Order has played in 9.80% of the 51 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.31% of the 151 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.92% of all 541 drawings. The 2 0 1 2 0 1 Specific Order was last seen August 15, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations  

Repeating Three-Number Combination 11, 14 and 47 debuted September 19, 2020.

Alone and decked in red. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will 2020 reign supreme date-wise, or will others push through Saturday night?

At-“ten”-ding to Mega Millions

After appearing five times in a row, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern was absent December 4, 2020. A couple of notable things happened on the way to derailing the Pattern streak:

  • The jackpot rose to $264 million
  • The dates. A playback didn’t happen (though it was close), but there was a similarity between them

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern was the one who put the kibosh on this {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern streak. With winning numbers 3, 19, 24, 44, 50 and MB 8, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 168th appearance.

A different Pattern to kick off the weekend! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 625 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 26.88% of the time.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 61 appearances, has played in 36.3% of the 168 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 625 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.76% of the time.

Prior to Friday night, both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [1-2-2-1] General Order played November 10, 2020.

Now with eight appearances, the 1 2 0 2 0 1 Specific Order has played in 13.1% of the 61 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.76% of the 168 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.28% of all 625 drawings. The 1 2 0 2 0 1 Specific Order was last seen in the July 10, 2020 drawing.

Three-Number Combinations

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

  • 19, 24, MB 8 (Debuted May 20, 2016)
  • 3, 44, MB 8 (Debuted April 11, 2014)
The repeating Three-Number Combinations are boxed in. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will the {2-2-1-1} Pattern see an encore in Tuesday’s drawing?

No Room for Pattern Encores

December has started, and the Thanksgiving leftovers are gone (or frozen). Most everyone has gone back to work and school, though with another holiday right around the corner, it’s easy to stay in a festive mood! Lotteries get in the holiday mood with Australia Plays, Pattern streaks, and playbacks, just to name a few things.

Mega Millions had the idea of starting the month with a Pattern streak. Lotto Texas and Powerball had other ideas. Pattern encores were absent, but they weren’t needed to boost the jackpots. With no one able to pick the six winning numbers in either lottery, their respective jackpots rose to $5.25 million and $243 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern made its 960th appearance with winning numbers 4, 12, 14, 31, 44 and 54.

Starting December with a different Pattern. Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1817 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 52.8% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the {3-2-1} Pattern played November 21, 2020.

Now with 183 appearances, the 3 1 2 Specific Order has played in 19.1% of the 960 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1817 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 10.1% of the time. We last saw the 3 1 2 Specific Order October 3, 2020.

Four-Number Combinations

There were no repeating Four-Number Combinations.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 28, 31, 40, 41, 46 and PB 4, the {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 104th appearance.

No Pattern encore for Powerball, either! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 19.3% of the 539 Powerball drawings and was last seen October 24, 2020.

The [1-3-1-1] General Order, now with 37 appearances, has played in 35.6% of the 104 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 539 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 6.86% of the time. The [1-3-1-1] General Order was last seen in the August 22, 2020 drawing.

Now with seven appearances, the 0 1 3 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 18.9% of the 37 drawings where [1-3-1-1] was the General Order. This Specific Order has also played in 6.73% of the 104 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.30% of all 539 drawings. We last saw the 0 1 3 1 0 1 Specific Order on May 20, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations  

The repeating Three-Number Combinations of the evening were

  • 31, 40, PB 4 (Debuted April 4, 2020)
  • 40, 41, 46 (Debuted November 18, 2015)
Room for a repeating Three-Number Combination duo! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will either Lotto Texas or Powerball see a Pattern encore Saturday night?

How the Pattern Streak Started December

Mega Millions had the honor of kicking off December 2020. In a strange year that can get stranger still (there are a few weeks left, you know), the establishment of a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern streak seemed “normal” by comparison! This past Tuesday night also saw the continued growth of the jackpot. The prize itself rose to $244 million.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 7, 33, 53, 61, 65 and MB 14, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern not only played for the 276th time, but five times in a row!

The streak continues! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 624 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played in 44.2% of them. We last saw the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern November 27, 2020.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 63 appearances, has played in 22.8% of the 276 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 624 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.1% of the time. The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order was last seen November 24, 2020.


Now with 19 appearances, the 1 0 1 1 2 1 Specific Order has played in 30.2% of the 63 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 6.88% of the 276 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 3.04% of all 624 drawings. Prior to Tuesday night, the 1 0 1 1 2 1 Specific Order played in the July 5, 2019 drawing.

Three-Number Combinations

A couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations came along for the ride:

Double the trouble with repeating Three-Number Combinations! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern continue to dominate, or will another Pattern end the streak?

Extended Stay and Leftovers

Are you still sleeping off those Thanksgiving leftovers? Want to wait until the last possible moment to travel back home before enduring another school/work week (even if it is from home)? Stay for a few more days! That’s what happened to Lotto Texas.

The night of November 28, 2020 saw a {3-3} Pattern encore and it was thanks to that encore that someone became $9 million richer! Naturally, the prize reset itself to $5 million.

Although Powerball didn’t see a Pattern encore, there was a playback. No one was able to claim the grand prize, and thus, the jackpot climbed to $231 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-3} Pattern extended its stay with 9, 13, 17, 20, 26 and 28. This Pattern has now played 146 times.

Sticking around a little while longer! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1816 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 8.04% of the time. Recall that the {3-3} Pattern played November 25, 2020.

Now with 47 appearances, the 3 3 0 Specific Order has played in 32.2% of the 146 drawings where {3-3} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1816 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 2.59% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the 3 3 0 Specific Order played October 14, 2020.

Four-Number Combinations

Repeating Four-Number Combination 17, 20, 26 and 28 debuted July 11, 2018.

Room for a repeating Four-Number Combination! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 8, 12, 18, 44, 51 and PB 18, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 150th appearance.

The smell of playback is in the air! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

There have now been 538 drawings, and this Pattern has played 27.9% of the time.

The [2-1-2-1] General Order, now with 50 appearances, has played in 33.3% of the 150 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 538 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order played 9.29% of the time.

Now with seven appearances, the 2 1 0 2 0 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 4.67% of the 150 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern, and in 1.30% of all 538 drawings.

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern, [2-1-2-1] General Order, and the 2 1 0 2 0 1 Specific Order all played together November 18, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations  

Repeating Three-Number Combination 8, 44 and 51 debuted December 4, 2019.

With a side of repeating Three-Number Combination! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will either the {3-3} Pattern or the {2-2-1-1} Pattern extend their stay, or will Lotto Texas and Powerball, respectively, give them the boot?

Time to Get Streaky

We’re now in the “Mas” part of “HallowThankmas”. Black Friday meant shopping, shopping, shopping, or sleeping off the feast from the day before (and shopping online). For Mega Millions, November 27, 2020 meant (1) embracing the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern streak and (2) a jackpot hike to $229 million.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 4, 10, 27, 35, 58 and MB 10, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 275th appearance.

Ending November with a Pattern streak! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 623 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has now played 44.1% of the time. Recall that the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern was last seen November 24, 2020.

The [2-1-1-1-1] General Order, now with 68 appearances, has played in 24.7% of the 275 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 623 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.9% of the time. Prior to Friday night, the [2-1-1-1-1] General Order played November 17, 2020.

Now with nine appearances, the 2 1 1 0 1 1 Specific Order has played in 13.2% of the 68 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.27% of the 275 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.44% of all 623 drawings. The 2 1 1 0 1 1 Specific Order was last seen in the September 8, 2020 drawing.

Three-Number Combinations

Friday night also saw the appearance of four repeating Three-Number Combinations!

Bearing gifts of repeating Four-Number Combinations! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will December be the month of the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern streak?  

Visit from “Distant Patterns”

Happy Thanksgiving to all our U.S. readers. Stay safe and use good judgement!

Many of us have “those relatives”. They seem to only come by during the holiday season, gifting you and the family with something cool or hoarding the pie. Or you’ve only met them once or twice when you were a little kid and don’t see them again until several years later (if ever).  

The Patterns that played in both Lotto Texas and Powerball on November 25, 2020 were much like those relatives. These rarely seen Patterns had their say and boy did they have a lot to say! So much, in fact, that the jackpot climbed to $9 million in Lotto Texas and $216 million in Powerball.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-3} Pattern made its 145th appearance with winning numbers 6, 9, 10, 37, 49 and 53.

Six numbers. One rare Pattern! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1815 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 7.99% of the time. We last saw the {3-3} Pattern October 14, 2020.

Now with 54 appearances, the 3 0 3 Specific Order has played in 37.2% of the 145 drawings where {3-3} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1815 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 2.98% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 3 0 3 Specific Order played August 5, 2020.

Four-Number Combinations

Repeating Four-Number Combination 9, 10, 49 and 53 debuted November 3, 2007.

Lotto Texas’s {3-3} Pattern treat! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

Powerball’s {4-1-1} Pattern made its 16th appearance with 2, 57, 58, 60, 65 and PB 26.

Making the {4-1-1} Pattern possible! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 2.98% of the 537 Powerball drawings and was last seen September 5, 2020.

The [1-4-1] General Order, now with nine appearances, has played in 56.25% of the 16 drawings where {4-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 537 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 1.68% of the time. The [1-4-1] General Order was last seen in the May 27, 2020 drawing.

Now with two appearances, the 1 0 0 0 4 1 Specific Order has played in 22.2% of the nine drawings where the General Order was [1-4-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 12.5% of the 16 drawings where {4-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.38% of all 537 drawings. The 1 0 0 0 4 1 Specific Order made its first appearance October 17, 2018.

Three-Number Combinations  

Repeating Three-Number Combination 57, 58 and 65 debuted June 16, 2018.

A treat from the {4-1-1} Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will these Patterns return on Saturday night, or will they take their leave?

Lather. Rinse. Three-Peat

Long ago, in the days of rabbit-ear antennas, cable TV, and VCRs, the Thanksgiving holiday season meant holiday specials, special movie airings and marathons. It meant making sure you got to the television before everyone else or remembering to set the VCR! Nowadays, streaming has made holiday specials available at any time and staking out the living room/den is largely a thing of the past.

What does the description of Thanksgivings past have to do with Mega Millions, you ask? The holiday season is about the warm and fuzzies, and nothing says warm and fuzzy like something familiar. What’s that word, that word where something happens again and again?

Ah, yes. Repeat.

Of course, Mega Millions went above and beyond. The night of November 24, 2020 saw a Pattern three-peat. Additionally, there was room for a General Order encore and then some! These repeats weren’t there just for show. They pushed the prize up to $214 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern three-peat was made possible by winning numbers 9, 15, 34, 61, 64 and MB 6. This Pattern has now played 274 times.

A Pattern streak in the works? Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 622 Mega Millions drawings and this Pattern has played 44.1% of the time.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now  with 62 appearances, has played in 22.6% of the 274 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 622 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.97% of the time.

Both the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern and the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order were last seen in the November 20, 2020 drawing.

Now with 13 appearances, the 1 1 1 0 2 1 Specific Order has played in 21% of the 62 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.74% of the 274 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.10% of all 622 drawings. Prior to Tuesday night, the 1 1 1 0 2 1 Specific Order played April 24, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations

The “and then some” happened to be a duo of repeating Three-Number Combinations, one of which played twice before!

  • 15, 64, MB 6 (Debuted April 7, 2015)
  • 34, 64, MB 6 (Debuted January 7, 2014 and previously played October 24, 2017)
Room for three kinds of repeating Three-Number Combinations: new, two, and three! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern streak be established after Friday night’s drawing?