Love the Pattern encore. Embrace the Pattern encore, for on its path lays the way to vast riches. So sayeth the Book of Mega Millions.
Seriously, though. October 27, 2020 saw the return of the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern. With none of the players picking the six winning numbers, the jackpot grew to $118 million.
General Lottery Analysis
With winning numbers 6, 13, 34, 46, 62 and MB 1, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 270th appearance.
Kicking off with an encore! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com
The [2-1-1-1-1] General Order, now with 66 appearances, has played in 24.4% of the 270 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 614 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.7% of the time. We last saw the [2-1-1-1-1] General Order September 8, 2020.
Now with 21 appearances, the 201111 Specific Order has played in 31.8% of the 66 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 7.78% of the 270 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 3.42% of all 614 drawings. Prior to Tuesday night, the 201111 Specific Order played March 3, 2020.
Three-Number Combinations
Repeating Three-Number Combination 13, 34 and 62 debuted January 7, 2014.
Boxed in red. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.
Will Mega Millions end October with a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern three-peat?
It was only about a month ago that Mega Millions was forced to reset its jackpot to $20 million. With a little help from its most common Pattern, the jackpot made it over the $100 million line! No grand prize winners meant a boost to $109 million.
General Lottery Analysis
The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 269th appearance with 18, 34, 44, 60, 69 and MB 22.
A little help from the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.
The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 60 appearances, has played in 22.3% of the 269 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 613 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.79% of the time. Prior to Friday night, the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order played September 11, 2020.
Now with nine appearances, the 011121 Specific Order has played in 15% of the 60 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.35% of the 269 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.47% of all 613 drawings. The 011121 Specific Order was last seen April 3, 2020.
Three-Number Combinations
Repeating Three-Number Combination 34, 44 and MB 22 debuted April 17, 2018.
An extra boost to Friday night’s drawing! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.
Will the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern create a streak next week?
That time of year is almost here. A time of treats, trickery, turkey, and bright decorations. That’s right: “Hallowthankmas” is upon us! While people scramble to find the best deals, what do lotteries do to prepare for this cherished time?
If you were Lotto Texas or Powerball on October 21, 2020, then you fell in love with the number 4. Well, repeating Four-Number Combinations, anyway. Yes, Powerball got in on the repeating Four-Number Combination action and believe it or not, one of its “babies” is a repeating Three-Number Combination that played for the fourth time! This love of repeating Four-Number Combinations paid off for the lotteries. Lotto Texas jumped to $6.5 million and Powerball crossed over the $100 million line; $102 million became the prize.
Lotto Texas
General Lottery Analysis
The {4-1-1} Pattern made its 198th appearance with 6, 14, 16, 17, 24 and 46.
A playback is abound! Source: lotterytrend.com.
This Pattern has now played in 11% of the 1805 Lotto Texas drawings.
Now with 64 appearances, the 411 Specific Order has played in 32.3% of the 198 drawings where {4-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1805 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 3.55% of the time.
It just so happened that this iteration of the {4-1-1} Pattern was part of a playback! This Pattern and the 411 Specific Order played together in the July 29, 2020 drawing.
Four-Number Combinations
A trio of repeating Four-Number Combinations made their rounds:
With winning numbers 1, 3, 13, 44, 56 and PB 26, the {3-2-1} Pattern made its 33rd appearance.
Putting Powerball over the $100 million line! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.
There have now been 527 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has played 6.26% of the time.
The [3-2-1] General Order, now with 17 appearances, has played in 51.5% of the 33 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 527 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 3.23% of the time.
Prior to Wednesday night, both the {3-2-1} Pattern and the [3-2-1] General Order played July 4, 2020.
Now with four appearances, the 300201 Specific Order has played in 23.5% of the 17 drawings where the General Order was [3-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 12.1% of the 33 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.76% of all 527 drawings. The 300201 Specific Order was last seen January 8, 2020.
The royal blue repeating Four-Number Combination! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.
Three-Number Combinations
Naturally, a repeating Four-Number Combination births four repeating Three-Number Combinations. One Combination, 1, 3, and 13, has done this three times before, and all in the same year no less! This Combination actually debuted in the January 11, 2017 drawing. Subsequent appearances were October 11, 2017 and December 23, 2017.
The other repeating Three-Number Combinations made their debut in the December 23, 2017 drawing:
1, 3, 44
3, 13, 44
1, 13, 44
The one that played the most rested on top (of course)! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.
Will Lotto Texas and Powerball continue to show their love for repeating Four-Number Combinations Saturday night or will they step back?
One week has passed since Mega Millions saw a Combination explosion. The explosion was powerful enough that the drawing after was more civil. That civility paid off, for the jackpot saw a boost. Mega Millions stuck with the civil approach this past Tuesday and was rewarded with a prize that grew to $97 million.
General Lottery Analysis
October 20, 2020 saw the 30th appearance of the {3-2-1} Pattern, with winning numbers 46, 54, 57, 58, 66 and MB 10.
Not that common in Mega Millions! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.
The [2-3-1] General Order, now with 14 appearances, has played in 46.7% of the 30 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 612 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 2.29% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [2-3-1] General Order played June 16, 2020.
On its way to a jackpot boost, Mega Millions saw fit to debut the 000231 Specific Order! This Specific Order has now played in 7.14% of the 14 drawings where the General Order was [2-3-1]. Additionally, it has now played in 3.33% of the 30 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.16% of all 612 drawings.
Three-Number Combinations
There was also room for a repeating Three-Number Combination: 46, 57 and 66.
All by its lonesome and decked in red. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.
Lotto Texas and Powerball live in different worlds, and Saturday night highlighted just how different they are. The former played an uncommon Pattern while the latter stuck with one of its most common. However, there are nights when these two appear to operate on similar wavelengths.
October 17, 2020 was one of those nights. Both lotteries saw their jackpots increase. Lotto Texas stepped up to $6.25 million and Powerball ascended to $91 million.
Lotto Texas
General Lottery Analysis
With winning numbers 13, 16, 24, 27, 29 and 31, the {4-2} Pattern made its 195th appearance.
Visit from an uncommon Pattern. Source: lotterytrend.com.
This Pattern has now played in 10.8% of the 1804 Lotto Texas drawings and was last seen September 5, 2020.
Now with 32 appearances, the 240 Specific Order has played in 16.4% of the 195 drawings where {4-2} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1804 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 1.77% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the 240 Specific Order played January 11, 2020.
Four-Number Combinations
There were no repeating Four-Number Combinations this time around.
Powerball
General Lottery Analysis
The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 146th appearance with 6, 10, 31, 37, 44 and PB 23.
Taking a different approach! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.
There have now been 526 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has played 27.8% of the time. We last saw the {2-2-1-1} Pattern October 3, 2020.
The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 53 appearances, has played in 36.3% of the 146 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 526 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.1% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the [2-2-1-1] General Order played July 8, 2020.
Now with four appearances, the 202101 Specific Order has played in 7.55% of the 53 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 2.74% of the 146 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.76% of all 526 drawings. The 202101 Specific Order was last seen in the May 2, 2018 drawing.
Three-Number Combinations
Repeating Three-Number Combination 6, 10, and PB 23 debuted March 6, 2019.
Room for a repeating Three-Number Combination! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.
It’ll be That Time of Year ™ soon, and Powerball appears to be getting ready before everyone else! There’s a good chance that sometime in the coming week, the prize will be at least $100 million. Will it be thanks to a {2-2-1-1} Pattern streak, or will it be due to something else?
Lotteries giveth, and lotteries taketh away. The opportunity to win millions of dollars is enticing. Throwing off the shackles of the rat race, debts being paid off, and security for future generations can all be yours if you just pick the six winning numbers!
If only it were that simple. Lotteries like Mega Millions aren’t just going to give their millions away! You can’t win if you don’t (or can’t) play and winning isn’t guaranteed.
If you were one of the millions who took part in the October 16, 2020 Mega Millions drawing, then you knew how cruel lotteries can be. Even being just one number off made the difference between $77 million and going back to work Monday morning. On the other hand, persistence can be its own reward; the prize jumped to $86 million.
General Lottery Analysis
The 268th appearance of the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern was made possible by winning numbers 27, 32, 50, 52, 57 and MB 12.
The numbers that boosted the jackpot! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com
The [1-1-2-1-1] General Order, now with 82 appearances, has played in 30.6% of the 268 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 611 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 13.4% of the time.
Prior to Friday night, both the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern and the [1-1-2-1-1] General Order played October 2, 2020.
Now with 17 appearances, the 011211 Specific Order has played in 20.7% of the 82 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 6.34% of the 268 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.78% of all 611 drawings. The 011211 Specific Order was last seen April 7, 2020.
Three-Number Combinations
Repeating Three-Number Combination 27, 32, and MB 12 debuted October 5, 2018.
Throw it in! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.
Will the players encounter the creation of a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern streak next week?
The {3-1-1-1} Pattern may not be Mega Millions’ most played Pattern (that honor goes to the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern) but it knows how to go big!
There was more, far more, to the October 13, 2020 drawing than what the numbers showed. So much in fact that the introduction to today’s post wouldn’t be enough. What happened that was so grand? Well, for starters, it was grand enough that the jackpot grew to $77 million.
General Lottery Analysis
The 115th appearance of the {3-1-1-1} Pattern was thanks to 11, 44, 45, 46, 70 and MB 25.
This was no quiet {3-1-1-1} Pattern appearance! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.
There have now been 610 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 18.9% of the time. The {3-1-1-1} Pattern previously played in the October 6, 2020 drawing.
The [1-3-1-1] General Order, now with 38 appearances, has played in 33% of the 115 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 610 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 6.23% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [1-3-1-1] General Order played September 22, 2020.
Now with four appearances, the 100311 Specific Order has played in 10.5% of the 38 drawings where the General Order was [1-3-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.48% of the 115 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.66% of all 610 drawings. We last saw the 100311 Specific Order May 21, 2019.
Four-Number Combination
If you scratch Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing, you’ll find repeating Four-Number Combination 11, 44, 45 and 46, which debuted August 14, 2018!
The catalyst for Combination madness! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.
Three-Number Combinations
Naturally, a repeating Four-Number Combination birthed four repeating Three-Number Combinations. Only three of these four debuted in the August 14th drawing mentioned earlier:
11, 44, 45 (Debuted March 17, 2015)
11, 44, 46
44, 45, 46
11, 45, 46
Mega Millions loved repeating Three-Number Combinations to the point that it thought nothing about adding two more!
Lotto Texas has a smaller jackpot than everyone else, true. That, however, has no effect on which Pattern is thrown to the masses. Or does it?
For a while, Lotto Texas was the one on top. And, although it has come to terms with the current situation, there’s nothing like the thrill of having the highest jackpot, a feeling that both Mega Millions and Powerball take for granted.
October 10, 2020 was a night in which Lotto Texas tried to recreate that feeling. Oh, the jackpot wasn’t going to magically boost to $50 million, but a boost, any boost, would be sufficient. The players be gifted with another showing of the {2-2-1-1} Pattern. Additional shenanigans with repeating Four-Number Combinations helped push the jackpot to $5.75 million.
Powerball was the calm one Saturday night. Unlike the frantic nature of that “uppity” lottery, Powerball exercised poise and grace. That paid off, for the jackpot got a hefty boost to $72 million.
Lotto Texas
General Lottery Analysis
The {3-2-1} Pattern three-peat was made possible by winning numbers 2, 7, 23, 38, 51 and 53. This Pattern has now played 955 times.
A Pattern streak on the way? Source: lotterytrend.com.
There have now been 1802 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 53% of the time. Recall that the {3-2-1} Pattern was last seen October 7, 2020.
Now with 138 appearances, the 213 Specific Order has played in 14.5% of the 955 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1802 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 7.66% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the 213 Specific Order played July 22, 2020.
Four-Number Combinations
There was enough room to spare for three repeating Four-Number Combinations!
There’s always room for repeating Four-Number Combos! Source: lotterytrend.com.
Powerball
General Lottery Analysis
Saturday night also saw the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern make an encore. With winning numbers 5, 18, 23, 40, 50 and PB 18, this Pattern made its 202nd appearance.
Another common Pattern returns! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.
This Pattern has now played in 38.5% of the 524 Powerball drawings. Like the {3-2-1} Pattern in Lotto Texas, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made an appearance earlier this week.
The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, now with 202 appearances, has played in 25.2% of the 202 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 524 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.73% of the time. The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order was last seen in the September 26, 2020 drawing.
Now with six appearances, the 121101 Specific Order has played in 11.8% of the 51 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 2.97% of the 202 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.15% of all 524 drawings. Prior to Saturday night, the 121101 Specific Order played August 29, 2020.
Three-Number Combinations
A couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations were also present:
Despite being in separate “classes”, Lotto Texas and Powerball opted to play their most commonly seen Patterns this week. Both the {3-2-1} and the {2-1-1-1-1} Patterns are known for Pattern streaks, one method they employ to stay on top! Will these Pattern streaks surface next week?
Our dear Rona is a harsh mistress. She has infected millions worldwide and has claimed at least one million victims. And, what with it being October, she’s getting ready for Round Two, with assists from Cold and Flu. It’s thanks to Rona that the traditional Friday night adventures like bar and theater hopping, karaoke, and dancing aren’t a good idea, if said venues are even open. So, now what?
There’s still that mile-long list of shows to stream and a to-read list that rivals Mount Everest in height. Of course, there’s Mega Millions. You might win just enough to buy that small island or build your dream home!
If you partook in the October 9, 2020 drawing, then those dreams were denied once more. If you were rooting for a {3-1-1-1} Pattern encore, then you were doubly disappointed. With the six winning numbers out of everyone’s reach, the jackpot climbed to $69 million.
General Lottery Analysis
The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 166th appearance with 5, 11, 25, 27, 64 and MB 13.
A (mostly) quiet start to the weekend. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.
The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 55 appearances, has played in 33.1% of the 166 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 609 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.03% of the time. We last saw the [2-2-1-1] General Order August 28, 2020.
Now with seven appearances, the 220011 Specific Order has played in 12.7% of the 55 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.22% of the 166 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.15% of the 609 drawings. The 220011 Specific Order was last seen August 25, 2020.
Three-Number Combinations
Mega Millions had enough energy to play two repeating Three-Number Combinations:
October 7, 2020 was a night of contrasts to be sure! Both Lotto Texas and Powerball saw their jackpots rise, but they took vastly different approaches. Although still sore, Lotto Texas made peace with the fact that it’ll take longer to reach $47 million again and lived with a jackpot that inched up to $5.5 million. Powerball, on the other hand, was passing out repeating Three-Number Combinations like they were candy! The jackpot over there saw a huge increase from $52 million to $62 million.
Lotto Texas
General Lottery Analysis
Most of Lotto Texas’s energy went into producing a {3-2-1} Pattern encore. With winning numbers 3, 12, 20, 34, 36 and 43, this Pattern made its 954th appearance.
Keeping to itself, that Lotto Texas. Source: lotterytrend.com.
There have now been 1801 drawings, and this Pattern has played 53% of the time. Recall that the {3-2-1} Pattern was last seen October 3, 2020.
Now with 161 appearances, the 231 Specific Order has played in 16.9% of the 954 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1801 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 8.94% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 231 Specific Order played September 19, 2020.
Four-Number Combinations
Repeating Four-Number Combination 3, 12, 20 and 36 debuted September 12, 2018.
Enough room for a repeating Four-Number Combination! Source: lotterytrend.com.
Powerball
General Lottery Analysis
The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 201st appearance with winning numbers 6, 24, 30, 53, 56 and PB 19.
A lot of energy in these six numbers. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.
This Pattern has now played in 38.4% of the 523 Powerball drawings and was last seen September 26, 2020.
The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 56 appearances, has played in 27.9% of the 201 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 523 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.7% of the time.
Now with 11 appearances, the 111201 Specific Order has played in 19.6% of the 56 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.47% of the 201 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.10% of all 523 drawings.
Both the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order and the 111201 Specific Order played in the September 16, 2020 drawing.
Three-Number Combinations
Four repeating Three-Number Combinations were handed out:
As the lotteries continue to settle into the “natural” order of things again, it hasn’t escaped anyone’s attention that both of them played their most commonly seen Patterns. The {3-2-1} Pattern and the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern are both notorious for producing Pattern streaks! Is such a streak on the horizon for at least one lottery?
