Playback Central

This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, the very one that sent mankind to the Moon. Space exploration, whether by man or by probe, is a testament to human ingenuity and fuel for the unbounded nature of our imagination. It’s that “Can do” attitude that will keep us chugging along.

But now, we come back down to Earth. Mega Millions, ever fond of crazy-large jackpots and thwarting players everywhere, shot for the stars July 19th. No, it didn’t land on a strange new world, but it picked up a playback. Along the way, the jackpot got boosted up to $168 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 90th appearance with 16, 18, 28, 33, 67, and MB 14.

Aiming high. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has played in 18.7% of the 481 Mega Millions drawings.

The [3-1-1-1] General Order, now with 32 appearances, has played in 35.6% of the 90 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 481 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 6.65% of the time.

Now with seven appearances, the 0 3 1 0 1 1 Specific Order has played in 21.875% of the 32 drawings where the General Order was [3-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 7.78% of the 90 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.46% of all 481 drawings.

The {3-1-1-1} Pattern, [3-1-1-1] General Order, and the 0 3 1 0 1 1 Specific Order were last seen earlier this summer. More specifically, in the June 7, 2019 drawing.

Three-Number Combination(s)

There was a close encounter with four repeating Three-Number Combinations, one of which had played twice before!

Four souvenirs. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Mega Millions has taken on a “Shake things up” approach this month, so a {3-1-1-1} Pattern encore isn’t completely out of the question. After all, we did see an Australia Play encore! Encore or no, we’ll have to see if the jackpot rises once again in Tuesday’s drawing or if it falls through the stratosphere.

It’s a {3-2-1} Kind of July

We’re halfway through July and Lotto Texas has found a summer love. That love is “{3-2-1}”. This lottery has been in the grips of a Pattern streak since the end of June, and the aftermath of Wednesday night’s drawing showed no sign of a break-up! Sticking with this Pattern for the sixth time in a row led to the prize rising to $12.25 million.

A Pattern love affair wasn’t all that happened July 17th. Powerball’s jackpot quietly climbed to $53 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 8, 15, 25, 38, 39, and 52, the {3-2-1} Pattern made its 882nd appearance.

Can’t stop lovin’ that Pattern! Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Pattern has played in 52.7% of the 1673 Lotto Texas drawings and was last seen July 13, 2019.

Now with 123 appearances, the 2 1 3 Specific Order has played in 13.9% of the 882 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1673 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 7.35% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 2 1 3 Specific Order played June 29, 2019.

Four-Number Combination(s)

The tagalong in this relationship was lone repeating Four-Number Combination 8, 15, 38, and 39.

First showing up nearly ten years ago. Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Combination debuted July 29, 2009 and was last seen May 20, 2017.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 108th appearance with 19, 43, 47, 60, 68, and PB 10.

Keeping a low profile. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com

Of the 395 Powerball drawings, this Pattern has played 27.3% of the time.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 32 appearances, has played in 29.6% of the 108 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. This General Order has also played in 8.10% of all 395 drawings.

Both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [1-2-2-1] General Order were last seen June 29, 2019.

Now with three appearances, the 0 1 0 2 2 1 Specific Order has played in 9.375% of the 32 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 2.78% of the 108 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.76% of all 395 drawings. The 0 1 0 2 2 1 Specific Order was last seen March 30, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

There were two repeating Three-Number Combinations:

Hidden depths. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will the love for the {3-2-1} Pattern continue Saturday night, or will another Pattern put an end to the relationship? As for Powerball, could a {2-2-1-1} Pattern encore be in the works?

Hopping Back to {2-1-1-1-1}

After an unexpected Australia Play encore, Mega Millions shook things up again Tuesday night. We watched as the lottery hopped back into the arms of the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern in the July 16th, 2019 drawing. That move brought the jackpot up to $154 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 213th appearance with winning numbers 8, 16, 31, 48, 52, and MB 23.

A short breakup with a common Pattern. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has played in 44.375% of the 480 Mega Millions drawings.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 49 appearances, has played in 23% of the 213 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 480 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.2% of the time.

Both the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern and the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order were last seen July 5th, 2019. To think that a Pattern streak had been broken up!

Now with 11 appearances, the 1 1 1 2 0 1 Specific Order has played in 22.4% of the 49 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.16% of the 213 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.29% of all 480 drawings. Prior to Tuesday night, the 1 1 1 2 0 1 Specific Order was last seen October 31st, 2017.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern was accompanied by three repeating Three-Number Combinations:

A (pretty) big comeback! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com

Whenever Mega Millions breaks from the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern, it’s never for long! Is this Pattern gearing up for another go at the Pattern streak? A Pattern encore would be an excellent start to the weekend!

Too Many Encores? No Such Thing!

July 13, 2019 can be described as such: “Encores! Encores everywhere!”

The Pattern streak in Lotto Texas held strong Saturday night and that played a hand in no one winning the jackpot. The prize there rose to a respectable $11.75 million.

Saturday night belonged to Powerball. Not only was there a Pattern three-peat, but one player in Tennessee became $198 million richer! As such, the prize got knocked back down to $40 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern played for the fifth time in a row with winning numbers 2, 5, 9, 36, 50 and 51! This Pattern has now played 881 times.

Five servings of {3-2-1} Pattern. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Of the 1672 Lotto Texas drawings, this Pattern has played 52.7% of the time.

Now with 170 appearances, the 3 1 2 Specific Order has played in 19.3% of the 881 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1672 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 10.2% of the time.

Although Lotto Texas didn’t produce a winner, it did produce a playback! Both the {3-2-1} Pattern and the 3 1 2 Specific Order were last seen July 10, 2019.

Four-Number Combination(s)

A playback and a {3-2-1} Pattern streak were all that Lotto Texas could muster. There were no repeating Four-Number Combinations.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern three-peat was thanks to 13, 23, 32, 35, 68, and PB 21. This Pattern has now played 147 times.

Triple the pleasure with the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Of the 394 Powerball drawings, this Pattern has played 37.3% of the time and was last seen July 10, 2019.

The [1-1-2-1-1] General Order, now with 24 appearances, has played in 16.3% of the 147 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 394 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 6.09% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the [1-1-2-1-1] General Order was last seen March 13, 2019.

Now with nine appearances, the 1 1 2 0 1 1 Specific Order has also played in 37.5% of the 24 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-2-1-1-]. This Specific Order has also played in 6.12% of the 147 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.28% of all 394 drawings. The 1 1 2 0 1 1 Specific Order was last seen August 1, 2018.

Three-Number Combination(s)

There were two repeating Three-Number Combinations, one of which played twice before:

Some repeating Combos took another dip. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Pattern streaks are a tried and true method of keeping certain Patterns at the top of the heap! Will the Pattern streak in Lotto Texas hold and will Powerball have a streak on its hands Wednesday night?

Another Bloomin’ Australia Play!

Just because something is unlikely doesn’t mean that it’s impossible.

Mega Millions did something unexpected. By “unexpected”, we mean “Fall in love with the Australia Play”. That’s right: July 12, 2019 saw the return of the ultimate playback! With the encore came yet another jackpot rise; it hopped up to $137 million.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 8, 25, 38, 56, 59, and MB 7, the Australia Play made its 14th appearance.

An unexpected visitor. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Of the 479 Mega Millions drawings, 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 played 2.92% of the time. We last saw this playback July 9, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

There were two repeating Three-Number Combinations this time around!

Tucked away in the pouch. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will the Australia Play be bold enough to go for a three-peat Tuesday?

The Encore Zone

The past, good or bad, isn’t forgotten that easily. If it were, then we wouldn’t hold grudges and reboots, love ‘em or hate ‘em, wouldn’t be around every corner! But, what about something more recent? It’s too early to be reminiscent of what happened over the weekend, but it looks like both Lotto Texas and Powerball caught a case of nostalgia!

July 10th was generous to Pattern streak and encore lovers. Another carryover was a lack of grand prize winners. Lotto Texas rose to a respectable $11 million while Powerball climbed to $194 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern got caught in the grip of a Pattern streak, now having played four times in a row! This Pattern made its 880th appearance with winning numbers 2, 8, 14, 31, 39, and 45.

Fourth time is a good time! Source: lotterytrend.com

Of the 1671 Lotto Texas drawings, this Pattern has played 52.7% of the time and was last seen July 6th, 2019.

Now with 169 appearances, the 3 1 2 Specific Order has played in 19.2% of the 880 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1671 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 10.1% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the 3 1 2 Specific Order played July 3rd, 2019.

Four-Number Combination(s)

The lone repeating Four-Number Combination, 2, 8, 14, and 31, made its debut March 9th, 2019.

Especially with a repeating Four-Number Combination. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

Lotto Texas wasn’t the only one who saw a Pattern encore! With winning numbers 7, 9, 26, 44, 68, and PB 3, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 146th appearance.

Can’t shake off the weekend that easily! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has played in 37.2% of the 393 Powerball drawings.

The [2-1-1-1-1] General Order, now with 42 appearances, has played in 28.8% of the 146 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 393 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.7% of the time.

Now with nine appearances, the 2 1 0 1 1 1 Specific Order has played in 21.4% of the 42 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 6.16% of the 146 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.29% of all 393 drawings.

It so happened that Powerball outdid Lotto Texas in the encore department with a playback! The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern, [2-1-1-1-1] General Order, and 2 1 0 1 1 1 Specific Order were last seen July 6th, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

One repeating Three-Number Combination came out of this: 7, 44, and PB 3.

Another visit from the not-too-distant past. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Combination made its debut May 22nd, 2019.

Looks like Streak Fever may be in the air. Both lotteries played their most common Patterns, and both are notorious for Pattern streaks! Powerball doesn’t have one yet, so we’ll need to see if a Pattern three-peat happens Saturday night. As for Lotto Texas, will its Pattern streak continue?

Mega Millions and the Thirteen Tales of {1-1-1-1-1-1}

There are few things that seem to thrive in scorching heat. Red kangaroos are one. Camels are another. These creatures make themselves at home in arid regions like the Outback.

On July 9, 2019, Mega Millions broke the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern streak and embraced the sweltering heat of an Australia Play! Granted, it’s winter in the actual Land Down Under, but lotteries, paying no heed to mortal things like climate, like to shake things up from time to time. With that maneuver came the hopping away of the grand prize; it leapt up to $121 million.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 12, 26, 40, 48, 64, and MB 1, 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 made their 13th appearance together.

13th time and no bad luck here! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Of the 478 Mega Millions drawings, the Australia Play has happened 2.73% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, an Australia Play was spotted in the April 23, 2019 drawing.

Three-Number Combination(s)

While bounding away, the Australia Play didn’t leave any repeating Three-Number Combinations behind.

Given how rare Australia Plays are, it’s not likely that we’ll see an encore Friday. Still, it’s early yet in the month. There’s plenty of time for other Patterns to get into the streak game. Maybe the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern will try to create another streak, or perhaps another Pattern will carry that torch?

Of Three-Peats and Defeats

“All things come to an end,” as they say. The (holiday) weekend is over and you’re just itching to go back to work, aren’t you? If only the weekend were longer!

Although July 6, 2019 was a quiet night, the lotteries worked their hardest to keep some momentum going. Lotto Texas saw a Pattern three-peat and Powerball’s jackpot continued its steady climb upwards. Both jackpots rose; Lotto Texas climbed to a respectable $10.5 million and Powerball stepped up to $180 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern three-peat was made possible by winning numbers 2, 9, 21, 26, 28, and 51.

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

Of the 1670 Lotto Texas drawings, this Pattern has played 52.6% of the time and was last seen July 3, 2019.

Now with 145 appearances, the 2 3 1 Specific Order has played in 16.5% of the 879 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1670 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 8.68% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the 2 3 1 Specific Order played May 18, 2019.

Four-Number Combination(s)

To match the mood of having to go back to work after a holiday weekend, there were no repeating Four-Number Combinations.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 4, 8, 23, 46, 65, and PB 1, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 145th appearance.

Staying on top, that {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has played in roughly 37% of the 392 Powerball drawings.

The [2-1-1-1-1] General Order, now with 41 appearances, has played in 28.3% of the 145 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 392 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.5% of the time.

Both the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern and the [2-1-1-1-1] General Order were last seen June 8, 2019.

Now with eight appearances, the 2 1 0 1 1 1 Specific Order has played in 19.5% of the 41 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.51% of the 145 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.04% of all 392 drawings. Prior to Saturday night, the 2 1 0 1 1 1 Specific Order played May 22, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

A rising jackpot was all Powerball needed to keep the momentum going! There were no repeating Three-Number Combinations.

A Pattern streak may be brewing in Lotto Texas and given that showing by Powerball’s {2-1-1-1-1} pattern, an encore Wednesday night wouldn’t be out of the question. Will either the streak, the encore, or even both come to fruition?

A Night at the Five-Peat Pattern Resort

Once the fireworks have gone off and the last of the barbeque has been packed away (figuratively and literally), it’s nice to lie back and relax. Gotta rest up for the ride back home and be ready for Monday, right?

Mega Millions said, “Forget that!”

The July 5, 2019 drawing saw, appropriately enough, a “five-peat” for the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern! This was also responsible for keeping the grand prize out of the players’ grasp. The result was a jackpot that rose to $107 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The Pattern streak continued for the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern with winning numbers 6, 38, 47, 57, 63, and MB 12. This Pattern has now played 212 times.

A five-peat for the 5th! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Of the 477 Mega Millions drawings, this Pattern has played 44.4% of the time and was last seen July 2, 2019.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 48 appearances, has played in 22.6% of the 212 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 477 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.1% of the time. Prior to Friday night, the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order played June 14, 2019.

Now with 18 appearances, the 1 0 1 1 2 1 Specific Order has played in 37.5% of the 48 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 8.49% of the 212 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 3.77% of all 477 drawings. We last saw the 1 0 1 1 2 1 Specific Order March 19, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

Although Mega Millions went in guns a blazing with the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern, it still needed to rest up some. There were no repeating Three-Number Combinations.

July doesn’t hold back on the heat, and neither does Mega Millions! Be it a large jackpot or a Pattern streak, things are going to get hot very soon. Will the momentum of the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern streak continue into next week?

Four Score and an Encore

No rest for Lotto Texas and Powerball! Still pumped up from this past Saturday, these lotteries joined forces and made sure this July 3rd was one to remember. As we’ll see shortly, momentum wasn’t the only thing that carried over. With no grand prize winners in either lottery, the jackpots rose to $9.75 million in Lotto Texas, and $165 million in Powerball.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern, not content with ending June, wanted to be the one to kick off July as well! With winning numbers 5, 9, 14, 25, 40, and 51, this Pattern has now played 878 times.

An encore right before a big holiday. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Of the 1669 Lotto Texas drawings, this Pattern has played 52.6% of the time and was last seen June 29, 2019.

Now with 168 appearances, the 3 1 2 Specific Order has played in 19.1% of the 878 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1669 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 10.1% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 3 1 2 Specific Order played June 19, 2019.

Four-Number Combination(s)

Another highlight for Lotto Texas was the appearance of two repeating Four-Number Combinations!

  • 5, 25, 40, 51 (Debuted April 22, 2009)
  • 5, 9, 14, 51 (Debuted December 4, 2010)
Repeating Four-Number Combinations times two. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 40, 43, 45, 50, 61, and PB 25, the {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 81st appearance.

Standing strong at 81. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Of the 391 Powerball drawings, this Pattern has played in 20.7% of them.

The [1-3-1-1] General Order, now with 24 appearances, has played in 29.6% of the 81 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 391 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 6.14% of the time.

Both the {3-1-1-1} Pattern and the [1-3-1-1] General Order were last seen June 19, 2019.

Now with three appearances, the 0 0 1 3 1 1 Specific Order has played in 12.5% of the 24 drawings where the General Order was [1-3-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.70% of the 81 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in roughly 0.77% of all 391 drawings. We last saw the 0 0 1 3 1 1 Specific Order December 7, 2016.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The lone repeating Three-Number Combination, 43, 45, and PB 25, debuted June 23, 2018.

Inside the {3-1-1-1} Pattern was a nice surprise! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com

The {3-2-1} Pattern is fond of three-peats, so that’s something to keep an eye out for Saturday. As for Powerball, that jackpot is starting to knock on Crazy Large’s door. Will that prize continue to rise or will someone claim the prize?