Mega Millions’ Playback Comeback

Before we get to today’s Mega Millions analysis, I want to once again thank Romulun Harris for filling in while I was away in Tulsa for business. If you’re in Tulsa, and you like ramen/Asian fusion, be sure to check out Yokozuna. The pork belly ramen is amazing!

I wasn’t the only one who returned May 10, 2019. Mega Millions received a visit from a Pattern that made an appearance sometime last week. That Pattern had a hand in thwarting players once again, and the grand prize rose to an astounding $316 million!

But, the Pattern can’t take all the credit; it most certainly did not act alone.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 3, 16, 21, 61, 62, and MB 19, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 132nd appearance.

A visit from a common Pattern. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Of the 461 Mega Millions drawings so far, this Pattern has played 28.6% of the time.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 46 appearances, has played in 34.8% of the 132 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 461 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Pattern has played 9.98% of the time.

Now with five appearances, the 1 2 0 0 2 1 Specific Order has played in 10.9% of the 46 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in roughly 3.79% of the 132 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.08% of all 461 drawings.

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern, [1-2-2-1] General Order, and the 1 2 0 0 2 1 Specific Order showed up together on May 3, 2019. Indeed, ‘twas a playback responsible for the prize rise!

Three-Number Combination(s)

The playback didn’t come alone. There were four repeating Three-Number Combinations!

  • 3, 16, 61 (Debuted September 30, 2014)
  • 16, 61, 62 (Debuted October 10, 2017)
  • 21, 61, 62 (Debuted September 29, 2015)
  • 3, 61, 62 (Debuted November 14, 2014)
A good night for repeating Three-Number Combinations! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Perhaps Tuesday night will see a {2-2-1-1} Pattern encore, or perhaps we’ll see that monster of a jackpot rise again. One thing that’s certain is that we won’t know what’s in that Mega Millions box until we open it. The most important takeaway for a lottery is that anything is possible!

Yet Another Australia Play

Hello again, Lotterytrend fans! This is guest blogger, Romulun Harris, giving you the latest lottery updates! Lotto Texas experienced another Australia Play along with a Four-Number Combination repeat. And now the details.

Lotto Texas

Last night on May 8, 2019 the winning numbers for Lotto Texas were 2, 5, 34, 36, 39, and 42.

Winning Numbers in Lotto Texas. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

As mentioned earlier, Lotto Texas experienced another Australia Play when both the {2-2-2} Pattern and 2 2 2 Specific Order made their 230th appearance, making up 13.91% of all 1653 drawings. They last played on May 4, 2019.

Lotto Texas also experienced a repeat appearance of a Four-Number Combination:

  • 34, 36, 39, and 42, which debuted on January 19, 2008.
Repeat in Four-Number Combination in Lotto Texas. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Powerball

Meanwhile, Powerball’s winning numbers were 1, 45, 53, 64, 66, and PB 3.

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

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 104th appearance and has played in 27.73% of all 375 drawings. It last played on March 30, 2019.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order made its 30th appearance and has played in 28.85% of all 104 drawings associated with the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and 8% of all 375 drawings. Like the {2-2-1-1} Pattern, it last played on March 30, 2019.

The 1 0 0 2 2 1 Specific Order made its 6th appearance and has played in 20% of all 30 drawings associated with the [1-2-2-1] General Order, 5.04% of all 104 drawings associated with the {2-2-1-1} Pattern, and 1.6% of all 375 drawings. It last played on September 1, 2018.

Powerball experienced a repeat appearance of two Three-Number Combinations:

Repeat in Three-Number Combinations in Powerball. source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

And now, before I take my leave, I would like to thank Freyja Harris for this opportunity to blog to you all for these past few days while she takes care of other important business. Freyja will be back Saturday to fill in on the details while I continue my duties as analyst for lotterytrend-megamillions.com. Until the time comes again when I have to fill in for Freyja, this is Romulun Harris signing off.

Post-Cinco De Mayo Surprises

Hello, Lotterytrend fans! This is guest blogger, Romulun Harris, giving you the latest lottery updates. Cinco De Mayo may be over, but Megamillions still has surprises in store.  

Last night on May 7, 2019, the winning numbers for Megamillions were 3, 6, 34, 54, 63, and MB: 19.

Winning Numbers in Megamillions. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 201st appearance and has played in 43.7% of all 460 drawings. It last played on April 26, 2019.

The [2-1-1-1-1] General Order made its 55th appearance and has played in 27.36% of all 201 drawings associated with the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern and 11.96% of all 460 drawings. It last played on March 26, 2019.

The 2 0 1 1 1 1 Specific Order made its 17th appearance and has played in 30.91% of all 55 drawings associated with the [2-1-1-1-1] General Order, 8.46% of all 201 drawings associated with the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern, and 3.7% of all 460 drawings. It last played on September 7, 2018.

Megamillions also experienced a repeat in a Three-Number Combination:

Repeat in Three-Number Combination. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com

Even though the excitement has died down some, there will be more surprises waiting. Until next time, this is guest blogger Romulun Harris signing off.

Happy Cinco De Mayo!

Arriba! Hola again Lottery Trend amigos and Happy Cinco De Mayo! This is guest blogger, Romulun Harris, giving you the latest lottery updates! As we smashed the pinata, we got several surprises in the form of an Australian play in Lotto Texas and the ever frequently played {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern. There was also a mariachi band composed of a trio of repeats in Three Number Combinations in Powerball! And now the details.

Lotto Texas

Last night on May 4, 2019, the winning numbers for Lotto Texas were 10, 14, 22, 28, 40, and 44.

Winning Numbers in Texas Lotto. Source: lotterytrend.com

As mentioned earlier, Lotto Texas experienced an Australian play when both the {2-2-2} Pattern and 2 2 2 Specific Order made their 229th appearance, making up 13.86% of all 1652 drawings. They last played on April 10, 2019.

There were no repeating Four-Number combinations.

Powerball

Meanwhile, Powerball’s winning numbers were 6, 16, 23, 30, 61, and PB 2.

Winning Numbers in Powerball. Source: lotterytrend.com

The frequently played {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 139th appearance and has played in 37.17% of all 374 drawings. It last played on May 1, 2019.

The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order made its 40th appearance and has played in 28.78% of all 139 drawings associated with the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern and 10.7% of all 374 drawings. Like the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern, it last played on May 1, 2019.

The 1 2 1 0 1 1 Specific Order made its 7th appearance and has played in 5.04% of all 139 drawings associated with the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern, 17.5% of all 40 drawings associated with the [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, and 1.87% of all 374 drawings. It last played on April 10, 2019.

Powerball experienced a repeat appearance of three Three-Number Combinations:

Three Repeats in Three-Number Combinations in Powerball. Source: lotterytrend.com

Well, amigos, looks like this was a great fiesta for the lottery world. Until next time, this is guest blogger, Romulun Harris, signing off. Happy Cinco De Mayo!

¡Saludos!

¡Hola, Lotterytrend amigos! This is guest blogger, Romulun Harris, giving you the latest lottery updates. As Cinco De Mayo dawns upon us, a Pattern and General Order that last played on the same date are doing the Mexican Hat Dance while a pair of shaking maracas take the form of two Three-Number Combination repeats. And now the details.

Last night on May 3, 2019, the winning numbers for Megamillions were 8, 16, 22, 66, 68, and MB 11.

The {2-2-1-1] Pattern, back for more! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 131st appearance and has played in 28.59% of all 459 drawings. It last played on April 30, 2019.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order made its 45th appearance and has played in 34.35% of all 131 drawings associated with the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and a9.8% of all 459 drawings. Like the {2-2-1-1} Pattern, it  last played on April 30, 2019.

The 1 2 0 0 2 1 Specific Order made its 4th appearance and has played in 8.89% of all 45 drawings associated with the [1-2-2-1] General Order, 3.05% of all 131 drawings associated with the {2-2-1-1} Pattern, and 0.87% of all 459 drawings. It last played on October 10, 2017.

As mentioned earlier, Megamillions experienced two repeats in Three-Number Combinations:

Repeating Three-Number Combination bookends. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com

Well, soon will come the flying of sombreros and shouts of “OLE!”  This is guest blogger Romulun Harris signing off and wishing you a Happy Cinco De Mayo!

Hey, Hey, Hey! A Double Play for May

Lotto Texas and Powerball had the joint honor of kicking off the month. Great minds thought alike May 1st as both, yes both, lotteries saw Pattern encores! They also shared a love of thwarting all efforts to win the jackpot. With no grand prize winners in either Lotto Texas or Powerball, their respective pots are now $6.25 million and $199 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern made its 869th appearance with winning numbers 5, 7, 17, 25, 42, and 50.

Three-timing Pattern to start the month. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Of the 1651 Lotto Texas drawings, this Pattern has played 52.6% of the time. This appearance of the {3-2-1} Pattern is really a three-peat. The last we saw of this Pattern was the April 27, 2019 drawing and before then, April 24, 2019.

Now with 165 appearances, the 3 1 2 Specific Order played in roughly 19% of the 869 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1651 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 9.99% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 3 1 2 Specific Order played March 16, 2019.

Four-Number Combination(s)

The lone repeating Four-Number Combination, 17, 25, 42, and 50, debuted October 25, 2000.

Eighteen years seems like an eternity in the lottery world. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 5, 23, 28, 56, 66, and PB 17, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 138th appearance.

Another encore for the evening! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Of the 373 Powerball drawings, this Pattern has played roughly 37% of the time.

The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, now with 39 appearances, has played in 28.3% of the 138 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. When taking all 373 drawings into account, this General Order has played 10.5% of the time.

Both the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern and the [1-2-1-1-1] General Order were last seen April 27, 2019. It turned out that not only did the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern make an encore, so did the [1-2-1-1-1] General Order! Could this mean a playback was in the cards for Powerball?

Not necessarily. With its eighth appearance, the 1 2 0 1 1 1 Specific Order has played in 20.5% of the 39 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.80% of the 138 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 373 drawings are considered, this Specific Order has played 2.14% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 1 2 0 1 1 1 Specific Order was last seen April 17, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

Amidst the madness was one repeating Three-Number Combination: 23, 28, and 56.

A hidden repeating Three-Number Combination. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Combination made its debut June 6, 2018.

Will this coming Saturday night be one full of Pattern streaks?

Mega Millions’ April Send-Off (Making Way for May)

It’s hard to believe, but we’re already a third of the way through 2019! That’s just eight months away from not only another year, but another decade.

But let’s focus on the here and now, shall we? April 30th marked the end of the month, naturally, and Mega Millions was there for the send-off. Nothing too grand or flashy for this lottery.

Well, there is a $252 million grand prize to keep an eye on…

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 130th appearance with winning numbers 24, 37, 41, 61, 70, and MB 20.

A “quiet” end to April. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Of the 458 Mega Millions drawings, this Pattern has played 28.4% of the time and was last seen April 19, 2019.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 44 appearances, has played in 33.8% of the 130 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. This General Order has also played in 9.61% of all 458 drawings and was last seen April 16, 2019.

Now with six appearances, the 0 1 2 0 2 1 Specific Order has played in 13.6% of the 44 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.62% of the 130 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 458 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 1.31% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the 0 1 2 0 2 1 Specific Order played January 9, 2018.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The lone repeating Three-Number Combination, 24, 61, and 70, debuted October 12, 2018.

The lone ranger. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

The only thing certain is that Mega Millions will be starting May with a jackpot just above a quarter of a billion dollars. May is also the unofficial start of summer, if the theme park commercials aren’t a sign. Will the blockbuster jackpot grow after Friday’s drawing, or will the prize be claimed?

The Patterns That Rule Them All

Lotto Texas and Powerball bid adieu to the month this past Saturday. One word that describes the night of April 27, 2019 is “Explosive”! The weekend was ablaze with both lotteries playing their most commonly-seen Patterns, one of which made an encore. Additionally, the lotteries continued to enjoy the perks of repeating Three and Four-Number Combinations.

With no one to claim the grand prizes, Lotto Texas and Powerball will be heading into May with $6 million and $181 million dollars up for grabs, respectively.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The week belonged to the {3-2-1} Pattern. Fresh from this past Wednesday, this Pattern made an encore with winning numbers 1, 14, 26, 32, 35, and 37 and has now played 868 times!

End the month with a slice of {3-2-1}. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Of the 1650 Lotto Texas drawings, this Pattern has played 52.6% of the time.

Now with 142 appearances, the 2 3 1 Specific Order has played in 16.4% of the 868 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1650 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 8.61% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the 2 3 1 Specific Order played April 3, 2019.

Four-Number Combination(s)

The cup ranneth over for repeating Four-Number Combinations!

A trio of repeating Four-Number Combinations. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 2, 29, 31, 45, 62, and PB 6, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 137th appearance.

Another common Pattern. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Of the 372 Powerball drawings, this Pattern has played 36.8% of the time and was last seen April 20, 2019.

The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, now with 38 appearances, has played in 27.7% of the 137 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 372 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.2% of the time. The [1-2-1-1-1] was last seen April 17, 2019.

Now with ten appearances, the 1 0 2 1 1 1 Specific Order has played in 34.2% of the 38 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 9.49% of the 137 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 3.49% of all 372 drawings. Prior to Saturday night, the 1 0 2 1 1 1 Specific Order played January 16, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The lone repeating Three-Number Combination of the evening, 2, 29, and PB 6, made its debut January 30, 2019.

A loner amongst (repeating) Three-Number Combinations. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

With April in the rear-view mirror, May looks to be a month in “crazy- large jackpot” territory. Considering the Patterns that we saw this past Saturday, it’s possible that one or both will start the month with an encore. Of course, anything is possible in the lottery world, and we’ll need to watch Wednesday closely.

Mega Millions’ Friday Commons

After a hop-along with an Australia Play, Mega Millions went into the weekend escaping the grasp of the players once more. The April 26, 2019 drawing did not see an Australia Play encore, but if you’re a lover of repeating Three-Number Combinations, then the night was buzzing with them!

Mega Millions will be ending the month with a $229 million jackpot up for grabs, and it’s all thanks to a common Pattern. The most common, in fact.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 200th appearance with winning numbers 9, 17, 23, 30, 46, and MB 10.

The 200th appearance special. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Of the 457 Mega Millions drawings to date, this Pattern has played 43.8% of the time.

The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, now with 48 appearances, has played in 24% of the 200 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 10.5% of all 457 drawings.

Prior to Friday night, both the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern and the [1-2-1-1-1] General Order played April 12, 2019.

Now with ten appearances, the 1 2 1 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 20.8% of the 48 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5% of the 200 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.19% of all 457 drawings. We last saw the 1 2 1 1 0 1 Specific Order on April 20, 2018.

Three-Number Combination(s)

Keeping the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern afloat were three repeating Three-Number Combinations!

  • 30, 46, MB 10 (Debuted March 28, 2017)
  • 23, 30, MB 10 9 (Debuted March 21, 2014)
  • 9, 30, MB 10 (Debuted July 11, 2014)
Propping up a special occasion. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will Mega Millions end the month with a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern encore, or could someone walk away with $229 million?

Number Pastures

April 24, 2019 marked the end of the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern streak in Powerball. It also marked the end of a short break from the madness brought about by said streak and an exact spread in Lotto Texas. Although not nearly as wild as what happened last week, Wednesday night was far from a snoozer. For starters, the night had its fill of repeating Combinations of both the Three-Number and Four-Number kind.

If you love crazy-high jackpots (we know you do!), Powerball is on its way to a $166 million grand prize Saturday night. Lotto Texas kept its cool, easing upwards to $5.75 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 2, 19, 26, 35, 39, and 43, the {3-2-1} Pattern made its 867th appearance.

A change of pace. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Of the 1649 Lotto Texas drawings, this Pattern has played 52.6% of the time and was last seen April 3, 2019.

Now with 131 appearances, the 1 3 2 Specific Order has played in 15.1% of the 867 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1649 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 7.94% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 1 3 2 Specific Order played March 30, 2019.

Four-Number Combination(s)

Propping up the {3-2-1} Pattern were three repeating Four-Number Combinations:

  • 2, 19, 39, 43 (Debuted April 2, 2011)
  • 2, 26, 39, 43 (Debuted June 17, 2006)
  • 19, 26, 39, 43 (Debuted March 6, 2010)
A trio of repeating Four-Number Combinations. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 76th appearance with winning numbers 6, 32, 35, 36, 65, and PB 4.

No more Pattern streak. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Of the 371 Powerball drawings, this Pattern has played 20.5% of the time. Like the {3-2-1} Pattern in Lotto Texas, this Pattern was last seen April 3, 2019.

The [1-3-1-1] General Order, now with 20 appearances, has played in 26.3% of the 76 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 5.39% of all 371 drawings. This General Order was last seen March 2, 2019.

Now with two appearances, the 1 0 3 0 1 1 Specific Order has played in 10% of the 20 drawings where the General Order was [1-3-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 2.63% of the 76 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.54% of all 371 drawings. We first saw the 1 0 3 0 1 1 Specific Order in the January 6, 2018 drawing.

Three-Number Combination(s)

There were two repeating Three-Number Combinations:

Shoring up the {3-1-1-1} Pattern. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

The {3-2-1} Pattern is fond of encores, and the {3-1-1-1} Pattern had dipped its toes in the encore pool from time to time. Encores or no, Lotto Texas and Powerball look to finish the month on a strong note. Will someone walk away with a grand prize Saturday night, or will May start to look like “crazy-large jackpot” territory?