Horseshoes and Mega Millions

Close, but no cigar.

Almost doesn’t count, except in horseshoes and hand grenades.

Although nobody won the grand prize in the April 5^th Mega Millions drawing, someone in Michigan did win $1 million. Lest the above quotes be a deterrent, $1 million is a hefty hunk of change! There’ll be $120 million up for grabs Tuesday, so keep at it!

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 8, 22, 24, 38, 64, and MB 21, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 198^th appearance.

Kicking off the weekend with a common Pattern. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Of the 451 Mega Millions drawings, this Pattern has played in 43.9% of them and was last seen March 26 , 2019.

The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, now with 46 appearances, has played in 23.2% of the 198 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 451 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.2% of the time. Prior to Friday night, the [1-2-1-1-1] General Order played February 15 , 2019.

Now with five appearances, the 1 2 1 0 1 1 Specific Order has played in 10.9% of the 46 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in roughly 2.53% of the 198 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.11% of all 451 drawings. The 1 2 1 0 1 1 Specific Order was last seen August 21, 2018.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The lone repeating Three-Number Combination, 8, 38, and 64, debuted in the September 25, 2015 drawing.

The jackpot climbed once again, and it was all thanks to the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern. This Pattern is fond of making encores, so that’s something we’ll need to look out for in Tuesday’s drawing. Pattern encore or no, will the jackpot rise once again, or will it be claimed in full?

For April, a Pattern Encore

The momentum was strong with Lotto Texas and Powerball April 3^rd. There weren’t any jackpots in “crazy-rich” territory (think $100 million+) but they were robust! Lotto Texas played hard to get; with no grand prize winner, it’ll be going into Saturday with $14.5 million. Powerball settled down with a $68 million prize, for it too couldn’t claim a jackpot winner.

Now for the big question: Who saw the encore?

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 3, 17, 21, 23, 36, and 51, the {3-2-1} Pattern came back for an encore! This Pattern has now played 866 times.

Starting the month with an encore. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Of the 1643 Lotto Texas drawings, this Pattern has now played 52.7% of the time. Recall that this Pattern recently played March 30, 2019.

Now with 141 appearances, the 2 3 1 Specific Order has played in 16.3% of the 866 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. This Specific Order has also played in 8.58% of all 1643 drawings. Prior to Wednesday night, the 2 3 1 Specific Order played March 6, 2019.

Four-Number Combinations

Accompanying the {3-2-1} Pattern encore were two repeating Four-Number Combinations!

3, 17, 23, 36 (Debuted July 8, 2009)
3, 17, 21, 23 (Debuted August 24, 2002)

Topped off with two repeating Four-Number Combinations. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 75^th appearance with winning numbers 16, 19, 25, 32, 49, and PB 18.

A “quieter” approach. No Pattern encore here. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Of the 365 Powerball drawings, this Pattern has played 20.5% of the time.

The [3-1-1-1] General Order, now with 23 appearances, has played in roughly 30.667% of the 75 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 365 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 6.30% of the time.

Both the {3-1-1-1} Pattern and [3-1-1-1] General Order were last seen March 16, 2019.

Now with four appearances, the 0 3 1 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 17.4% of the 23 drawings where the General Order was [3-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.33% of the 75 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.10% of all 365 drawings. The 0 3 1 1 0 1 Specific Order previously played August 12, 2017.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The lone repeating Three-Number Combination, 16, 19, and 32, made its debut January 9, 2016.

The lone repeater. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will April be a month of soaring jackpots and Pattern streaks?

Nothin’ But (Mega Millions) Facts

We all know April 1^st is April Fool’s Day, but did you know that April 2^nd is International Fact-Checking Day? To celebrate (belatedly), we’re analyzing the April 2^nd, 2019 Mega Millions drawing. One noteworthy event was the prize climbing over the $100 million threshold once again! With no one to claim the jackpot, $104 million will be up for grabs Friday.

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 87^th appearance with winning numbers 33, 47, 58, 59, 64, and MB 25.

These six numbers don’t lie. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Of the 450 Mega Millions drawings, this Pattern has played 19.33% of the time.

The [1-1-3-1] General Order, now with 27 appearances, has played in 31% of the 87 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 450 drawings are taken into consideration, this General Order has played 6% of the time.

Both the {3-1-1-1} Pattern and the [1-1-3-1] General Order played March 22^nd, 2019.

Now with five appearances, the 0 0 1 1 3 1 Specific Order has played in 18.5% of the 27 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-3-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.75% of the 87 drawings where the Pattern was {3-1-1-1} and in 1.11% of all 450 drawings. Prior to Tuesday night, the 0 0 1 1 3 1 Specific Order played January 15^th, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

There were no repeating Three-Number Combinations Tuesday. That’s no joke.

April has just started, so there’s still plenty of time for Pattern streaks, playbacks, and the possibility of flirting with a “crazy-rich” jackpot. Will the prize continue to rise after Friday’s drawing?

End of Month Lottery Ruckus

With the end of March comes the end of the first quarter of 2019. Now, the month may be over, but neither Lotto Texas nor Powerball are going into April quietly!

There were no Pattern streaks, let alone encores, and with the monster jackpot already won, it’s tempting to let our guards down. But lotteries care not for mortal feelings! The results from March 30, 2019 were good for those who enjoy robust jackpots. With no grand prize winners in either Lotto Texas or Powerball, their respective prizes are now $13.5 million and $54 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 13, 24, 38, 30, 38, and 43, the {3-2-1} Pattern made its 865^th appearance.

The {3-2-1} Pattern stays on top. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Of the 1642 Lotto Texas drawings, this Pattern has played 52.7% of the time and was last seen March 16, 2019.

Now with 130 appearances, the 1 3 2 Specific Order has played in roughly 15% of the 865 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1642 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 7.92% of the time. The 1 3 2 Specific Order previously played January 30, 2019.

Four-Number Combinations

The lone repeating Four-Number Combination was 24, 28, 30, and 38.

Strong man of the Combination totem pole. Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Combination debuted May 26, 2001.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 103^rd appearance with winning numbers 21, 52, 54, 64, 68, and PB 4.

Making Powerball rise again. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has played in 28.3% of the 364 Powerball drawings and was last seen March 23, 2019.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 29 appearances, has played in 28.2% of the 103 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. This General Order has also played in 7.97% of all 364 drawings. Prior to Saturday night, the [1-2-2-1] General Order played September 1, 2018.

Now with two appearances, the 0 1 0 2 2 1 Specific Order has played in roughly 6.90% of the 29 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 1.94% of the 103 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.55% of all 364 drawings. The 0 1 0 2 2 1 Specific Order made its first appearance May 23, 2018.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The repeating Three-Number Combination, 54, 64, and 68, made its debut October 8, 2016.

Will April shower us with Pattern streaks and large jackpots, or will the second quarter of 2019 start off with something more low-key?

Out Like a {2-2-1-1} (Pattern)

March is said to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb. Not Mega Millions! The month is over, and it’s been a rollercoaster for this lottery. A {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern encore wasn’t in the cards March 29^th, and with no grand prize winner, April will be starting with an $88 million jackpot. Even though the prize didn’t grow to the heights seen in Powerball, $88 million is none too shabby.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 5, 14, 15, 62, 66, and MB 3, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 127^th appearance.

No meekness for Mega Millions! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Of the 449 Mega Millions drawings, this Pattern has played 28.3% of the time.

The [2-1-2-1] General Order, with 44 appearances, has now played in 34.6% of the 127 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 449 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.80% of the time.

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

Now with five appearances, the 2 1 0 0 2 1 Specific Order has played in 11.4% of the 44 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.94% of the 127 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.11% of all 449 drawings. Alas, a playback wasn’t meant to be! Prior to Friday night, the 2 1 0 0 2 1 Specific Order played November 9^th, 2018.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The lone repeating Three-Number Combination was 5, 62, 66.

Not a quiet night. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Combination made its debut June 1^st, 2018.

With no Pattern streak or a crazy-large jackpot, it seems as if Mega Millions will have a meek start to April. Far from it! The {2-2-1-1} Pattern is the second-most commonly played Pattern and the thought of it making an encore Tuesday night isn’t farfetched. Will next month be filled with Pattern streaks and a crazy large jackpot, or will Mega Millions keep its composure, relatively speaking?

Kangaroos and Cheese

Such an odd name for a Lottery Binge post, but what happened on March 27, 2019 was odd. In a good way.

Lotto Texas continued its frolic through “double digit millions” country. Thanks to an Australia Play, it hopped towards a $12.75 million jackpot.

Along the way, the $768.4 million (formerly $750 million) prize in Powerball got kicked over, and a Wisconsinite walked away with the golden ticket! Powerball has since settled down to $40 million.

For the curious: a bit on Wisconsin cheese.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The 226^th Australia Play was thanks to winning numbers 2, 3, 29, 30, 37, and 52.

Hopping along innocently, that {2-2-2} Pattern. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Of the 1641 Lotto Texas drawings, both the {2-2-2} Pattern and the 2 2 2 Specific Order have played 13.8% of the time. They were last seen March 20 , 2019.

Four-Number Combinations

There were no repeating Four-Number Combinations this time. Lotto Texas decided to cede the floor to Powerball.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 16, 20, 37, 44, 62, and PB 12, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern has played 131 times.

Of the 363 Powerball drawings, this Pattern has played 36.1% of the time and was last seen March 13 , 2019.

The [2-1-1-1-1] General Order, now with 37 appearances, has played in 28.4% of the 131 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. This General Order has also played in 10.2% of all 363 drawings. Prior to Wednesday night, the [2-1-1-1-1] General Order played March 6 , 2019.

Now with seven appearances, the 0 2 1 1 1 1 Specific Order played in 18.9% of the 37 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.34% of the 131 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 363 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 1.93% of the time. We last saw the 0 2 1 1 1 1 Specific Order play June 2, 2018.

Three-Number Combination(s)

As if a jackpot worth more than three-quarters of a billion dollars weren’t enough, there was a lone repeating Three-Number Combination!

16, 37, 44 (Debuted October 12 , 2016)

Bottom of the table, yet a leader. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

With the crazy-large Powerball jackpot claimed, it appears that March may go out like a lamb. Still, $40 million is nothing to sneeze at, and Lotto Texas is going strong. We’ll have to wait until Saturday’s drawing to see if either Pattern makes an encore.

The Ever-Assertive {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern

There are some things in life that, if you want them, must be taken by force. The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern didn’t get to be the most commonly-played Pattern by being mousy! It did so with ruthless Pattern streaks and by blocking other Patterns from making encores. With no grand prize winner after the March 26, 2019 drawing, $75 million dollars will be up for grabs Friday.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 4, 14, 22, 43, 53, and MB 9, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 197^th appearance.

Standing tall. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Of the 448 Mega Millions drawings, this Pattern has played 44% of the time and was last seen March 19, 2019.

The [2-1-1-1-1] General Order, with its 54^th appearance, has now played in 27.4% of the 197 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. This General Order has also played in 12.1% of all 448 drawings.

Now with nine appearances, the 2 1 0 1 1 1 Specific Order has played in roughly 16.7% of the 54 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.57% of the 197 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 448 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 2.01% of the time.

Both the [2-1-1-1-1] General Order and the 2 1 0 1 1 1 Specific Order were last seen March 12, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

There were also two repeating Three-Number Combinations:

4, 14, MB 9 (Debuted October 12, 2015)
14, 43, 58 (Debuted May 2, 2017)

Solidifying its dominance! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern make an encore Friday night?

Three-Quarters In

Three-quarters.

That’s 75%.

March 23^rd is roughly the three-quarter mark of the month. Perhaps it was fitting that the result of Saturday night’s Powerball drawing is a grand prize now worth $750 million. That’s three-quarters of a billion dollars!

Lotto Texas held on strong. With no grand prize winner, $12.25 million will be up for grabs Wednesday.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

Even though it doesn’t have a beastly jackpot, Lotto Texas made waves with the rarely-seen {5-1} Pattern. With winning numbers 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 18, and 24, this Pattern made its 59^th appearance.

Calm yet packing a punch. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Given that there have been 1640 drawings so far, this Pattern has played roughly 3.60% of the time, and was last seen January 2, 2019.

Now with nine appearances, the 5 1 0 Specific Order has played in 15.3% of the 59 drawings where {5-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.55% of all 1640 drawings. Prior to Saturday night, the 5 1 0 Specific Order played November 18, 2017.

Four-Number Combinations

There were no repeating Four-Number Combinations. Lotto Texas felt a showing from a rare Pattern was enough.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

As if the jackpot rising to three-quarters of a billion dollars wasn’t enough, it was thanks to a {2-2-1-1} Pattern encore! The winning numbers were 24, 25, 52, 60, 66, and PB 5. This Pattern has now played 102 times.

A jackpot’s growth serum! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Given that there have been 362 Powerball drawings, this Pattern has played 28.2% of the time and was last seen March 20, 2019.

The [2-1-2-1] General Order made its 31^st appearance and has now played in 30.4% of the 102 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. This General Order has also played in 8.56% of all 362 drawings. Prior to Saturday night, the [2-1-2-1] General Order played January 19, 2019.

Now with four appearances, the 0 2 0 1 2 1 Specific Order has played in 12.9% of the 31 drawings where [2-1-2-1] General Order was the General Order. This Specific Order has also played in 3.92% of the 102 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.10% of all 362 drawings. We last saw the 0 2 0 1 2 1 Specific Order August 25, 2018.

Three-Number Combination(s)

For fear of overshadowing the crazy-large jackpot, there was just one repeating Three-Number Combination: 26, 66, and PB 5.

Tucked away at the bottom. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Combination debuted July 20, 2016.

The only thing that’s certain going into next week is that there’s a crazy-large jackpot in Powerball. Wednesday could see that prize being won or the prize growing once again. That {2-2-1-1} Pattern is one of the most common. Will there be a three-peat?

A {3-1-1-1} Pattern Bump

Mega Millions drawings are like snowflakes. There may be similarities, but none are ever alike. Just last week, we watched someone claim $50 million. And, in the March 22, 2019 drawing, we passed that threshold. With no grand prize winner, the jackpot bumped up to $57 million.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 7, 36, 58, 60, 62, and MB 10, the {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 86^th appearance.

Pushing over the $50 million “hump”. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Of the 447 Mega Millions drawings, this Pattern has played 19.2% of the time and was last seen February 26 , 2019.

The [1-1-3-1] General Order, with its 26^th appearance, has now played in 30.2% of the 86 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. This General Order has also played in 5.82% of all 447 drawings. Prior to Friday night, the [1-1-3-1] General Order played January 15 , 2019.

Now with three appearances, the 1 0 1 0 3 1 Specific Order has played in 11.5% of the 26 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-3-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.49% of the 86 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 447 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 0.67% of the time. We last saw the 1 0 1 0 3 1 Specific Order March 13 , 2018.

Three-Number Combination(s)

There were also two repeating Three-Number Combinations:

58, 60, MB 10 (Debuted March 17 , 2017)
58, 60, 62 (Debuted January 15 , 2019)

Bundled together. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

The {3-1-1-1} Pattern isn’t typically one to make an encore. Most likely though is that that jackpot is going to inch up again after Tuesday’s drawing. One thing for certain is that anything is possible.

Who Loves Playbacks?

The theme of the week so far is “Playback”. Yesterday, we covered the playback in Mega Millions. Lotto Texas and Powerball, not wanting to be left out, received some playback love March 20, 2019. It’s thanks to these playbacks that the normally unassuming Lotto Texas is now flirting with a $11.75 million grand prize. Powerball’s jackpot beast remained unleashed, and now stands tall at $625 million!

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 14, 15, 26, 29, 40, and 42, both the {2-2-2} Pattern and the 2 2 2 Specific Order have played 225 times.

The first of two playbacks. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Of the 1639 Lotto Texas drawings, an Australia Play has happened in 13.7% of them; one was last seen February 6, 2019.

Considering that March 20^th was the first day of autumn in Australia, perhaps it’s fitting that Lotto Texas saw such a play.

Four-Number Combinations

The lone repeating Four-Number Combination of the evening was 14, 15, 26, and 42.

A companion for the Australia Play. Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Combination made its debut September 29, 2017.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 101^st appearance with 10, 14, 50, 53, 63, and PB 21.

Playback the second. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Of the 361 Powerball drawings, this Pattern has played roughly 28% of the time.

With 43 appearances, the [2-2-1-1] General Order has now played in 42.6% of the 101 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 11.9% of all 361 drawings.

Now with six appearances, the 2 0 0 2 1 1 Specific Order has played in roughly 14% of the 43 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.94% of the 101 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.66% of all 361 drawings.

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern, [2-2-1-1] General Order, and the 2 0 0 2 1 1 Specific Order were last seen March 9, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

Powerball kept the momentum going with two repeating Three-Number Combinations!

10, 53, PB 21 (Debuted June 17, 2017)
10, 50, PB 21 (Debuted March 16, 2016)

Going beyond. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Powerball maintains much of the momentum heading into Saturday and it’s possible that the jackpot will jump again. Lotto Texas shouldn’t be discounted, though; the prize there is a more “respectable” sort of juggernaut. Will the results of Saturday night lead to another jackpot climb, or will at least one prize be won?