The Pre-Summer Jackpot Frenzy

May has a special energy about it. The days are getting longer and hotter, school’s about to let out, and we’re all dreaming of summer. Luxury vacations, early retirement, and a hefty college fund for the kids are just a few things those dreams are made of! Who wouldn’t want to say goodbye to the rat race once and for all, get their summers back, and spend more time with their families?

Alas, May 8, 2021 was yet another night of dreams deferred. Once the dust settled, what we were left with was a Pattern streak, a repeating Three-Number Combination that played four times, the debut of a Specific Order, and rising jackpots. Lotto Texas, full of vigor, grew to $14.75 million, and Powerball ascended to $168 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern played for the fourth time in a row, with winning numbers 9, 10, 20, 27, 33 and 53. Additionally, this Pattern has now played 984 times.

Hanging on to that {3-2-1} Pattern! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Of the 1862 Lotto Texas drawings, this Pattern has played 52.8% of the time. We last saw the {3-2-1} Pattern May 5, 2021.

Now with 169 appearances, the 2 3 1 Specific Order has played in 17.2% of the 984 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1862 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 9.08% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the 2 3 1 Specific Order played April 3, 2021.

Four-Number Combinations

A couple of repeating Four-Number Combinations were bundled up in that Pattern streak!

Repeating Four-Number Combinations make life more interesting. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 12, 17, 20, 21, 26 and PB 8, the {4-1-1} Pattern made its 17th appearance.

Visit from an uncommon Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have been 584 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has played 2.91% of the time.

The [1-4-1] General Order, now with 10 appearances, has played in 58.8% of the 17 drawings where {4-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 584 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 1.71% of the time.

We last saw the {4-1-1} Pattern and the [1-4-1] General Order November 25, 2020.

Saturday night saw the debut of the 1 4 0 0 0 1 Specific Order! With that said, this Specific Order has played in 10% of the 10 drawings where the General Order was [1-4-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.88% of the 17 drawings where {4-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.17% of all 584 drawings.

Three-Number Combinations  

A trio of repeating Three-Number Combinations were on the scene, with one making its fourth appearance!

One Combination has had more time in the spotlight than others! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will the {3-2-1} Pattern streak continue for Lotto Texas, and will Powerball see another repeating Three-Number Combination that’s played at least three times?

The Power of 396 Million

Mega Millions didn’t make things easy for all who dared to play May 7, 2021. Its prize certainly wouldn’t be the largest of The Big Three if just anyone could win the prize just like that! How large is that prize now?

Three hundred and ninety-six million dollars.

That’s $396,000,000. That’s crazy-rich levels of wealth, the coveted “Screw you!” money. The dream of having that kind of wealth, to pay off debts and have real control over your life (provided you handle that level of wealth wisely) is what attracts people to Mega Millions and its kin. And even though that mighty oak of a prize stands tall and strong, more people still are going to go for it next week.

As there’s no lemonade or sweet tea on tap, let’s take a closer look at Friday night’s results in the shade of that mighty oak of a lottery.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 5, 10, 19, 21, 50 and MB 10, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 181st appearance.

Propping the jackpot up. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 669 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 27.1% of the time. Prior to Friday night, this Pattern played April 30, 2021.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 61 appearances, has played in 33.7% of the 181 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 669 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.12% of the time.

Now with nine appearances, the 2 2 0 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 14.8% of the 61 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.97% of the 181 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.35% of all 669 drawings.

Both the [2-2-1-1] General Order and the 2 2 0 1 0 1 Specific Order were last seen in the March 5, 2021 drawing.

Three-Number Combinations

A trio of repeating Three-Number Combinations appeared:

Repeating Three-Number Combinations abound! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

As many more gear up to take on the Mega Millions jackpot next week, will it grow once more, or will someone take it down?

Mayo (My, Oh) My

Wednesday night was Cinco de Mayo, and Lotto Texas and Powerball had a celebration of their own! A Pattern three-peat was on order, but most importantly, May 5, 2021 produced rising jackpots. Now, in terms of size, the Mega Millions jackpot reigns supreme, but the new totals were nothing to sneeze at! Lotto Texas and Powerball settled in at $14.25 million and $157 million, respectively.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern three-peat was made possible by 1, 2, 19, 39, 46 and 53. This Pattern has now played 983 times.

Three cheers for the {3-2-1} Pattern! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1861 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 52.8% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, this Pattern played May 1, 2021.

Now with 144 appearances, the 2 1 3 Specific Order has played in 14.6% of the 983 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 144 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 7.74% of the time. The 2 1 3 Specific Order was last seen March 10, 2021.

Four-Number Combinations

A couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations made the cut:

  • 1, 19, 46, 53 (Debuted November 26, 2008)
  • 1, 19, 39, 53 (Debuted July 4, 2009)
A double dose of repeating Four-Number Combinations! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 16, 23, 28, 40, 63 and PB 1, the {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 112th appearance.

Making room for the {3-1-1-1} Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

There have now been 583 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has played 19.2% of the time. We last saw the {3-1-1-1} Pattern in the March 3, 2021 drawing.

The [3-1-1-1] General Order, now with 34 appearances, have played in 30.4% of the 112 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 583 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 5.83% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the [3-1-1-1] General Order played January 30, 2021.

Now with three appearances, the 0 3 1 0 1 1 Specific Order has played in 8.82% of the 34 drawings where the General Order was [3-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 2.68% of the 112 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.51% of all 583 drawings. The 0 3 1 0 1 1 Specific Order was last seen August 17, 2019.

Three-Number Combinations  

There were no repeating Three-Number Combinations this time around.

Will the {3-2-1} Pattern streak be solidified in Lotto Texas, and could the {3-1-1-1} Pattern make a comeback in Powerball?

Higher and Higher, the Jackpot Goes…

The start of another month means more Mega Millions! Since February, the jackpot has been climbing and with each drawing, it’s gotten larger and stronger.

Not much changed in the May 4, 2021 drawing. A few intrepid players won a million dollars, and another still won $3 million. Yet, the mighty oak of the Mega Millions jackpot didn’t sway and grew to $370 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 291st appearance with winning numbers 4, 27, 32, 57, 63 and MB 22.

Starting the month with the most common Mega Millions Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 668 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 43.6% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern played April 23, 2021.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 67 appearances, has played in 23.1% of the 291 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 668 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10% of the time. We last saw the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order March 9, 2021.

Now with 15 appearances, the 1 1 1 0 2 1 Specific Order has played in 22.4% of the 67 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.15% of the 291 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.25% of all 668 drawings. The 1 1 1 0 2 1 Specific Order was last seen February 26, 2021.

Three-Number Combinations

A couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations got caught up in the fray:

Repeating Three-Number Combinations bundled together! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will Friday night mean more growth for the oak, or will it be chopped down?

The Might of the Playback

Lotto Texas and Powerball got off to an energetic start Saturday night! The theme for May 1, 2021 appeared to be “Playback”. One lottery saw this wild play, and another came mighty close.

Saturday night was also one for all you out there who just love rising jackpots! Lotto Texas, for one, found its voice again. After that bout with a $47 million jackpot last year, there was no harm in trying to go after that prize again. The boost to $13.5 million certainly helped! Powerball, ever confident, saw its jackpot grow to $142 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 4, 6, 18, 29, 36 and 49, the {3-2-1} Pattern came back for its 982nd appearance.

Starting the month with a Pattern encore! Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Pattern has now played in 52.8% of the 1860 Lotto Texas drawings.

The {3-2-1} Pattern wasn’t the only one who made an encore! Now with 176 appearances, the 3 2 1 Specific Order has played in 17.9% of the 982 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1860 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has 9.46% of the time.

Both the {3-2-1} Pattern and the 3 2 1 Specific Order were last seen April 28, 2021.

Four-Number Combinations

Amidst all the excitement surrounding the double encore and a rising jackpot, there just wasn’t enough room for repeating Four-Number Combinations this time around.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 167th appearance with 35, 36, 47, 61, 63 and PB 3.

On to a different Pattern for Powerball. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

There have now been 582 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has played 28.7% of the time.

The [2-1-2-1] General Order, now with 55 appearances, has played in 32.9% of the 167 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 582 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has also played 9.45% of the time.

Both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [2-1-2-1] General Order played in the April 21, 2021 drawing.

There were other plans for the Specific Order. With its third appearance, the 0 0 2 1 2 1 Specific Order has played in 5.45% of the 55 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 1.80% of the 167 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.52% of all 582 drawings. Prior to Saturday night, the 0 0 2 1 2 1 Specific Order played August 10, 2019.

Three-Number Combinations  

 There was room enough for a couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations!

A block of repeating Three-Number Combinations! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will Wednesday night mean more rising jackpots and possible three-peats?

Climb On, Mega Millions Jackpot! Climb On

Mega Millions stood strong throughout April. Nothing could sway or chop down the mighty oak of a jackpot! On April 30, 2021, the jackpot saw another boost. With the prize unclaimed, it grew to a mighty $345 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 180th appearance with winning numbers 8, 19, 26, 48, 49 and MB 5.

Ending April with the *second* most common Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

After 667 Mega Millions drawings, this Pattern has played 27% of the time.

The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 66 appearances, has played in 36.7% of the 180 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 667 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.90% of the time.

Both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [1-2-2-1] General Order were last seen April 6, 2021.

Now with nine appearances, the 1 2 0 2 0 1 Specific Order has played in 13.6% of the 66 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5% of the 180 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.35% of all 667 drawings. Prior to Friday night, the 1 2 0 2 0 1 Specific Order played December 4, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 8, 19, and 26 debuted June 16, 2015.

At the top! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will a {2-2-1-1} Pattern encore be the first May drawing for Mega Millions, and could it topple the jackpot?

A Tale of Rising Jackpots

One word best described the jackpots for Lotto Texas and Powerball: unshakeable. Throughout April, many tried but failed to claim the prizes. And, on April 28, 2021, the only way the jackpots went is up! The respective jackpots for Lotto Texas and Powerball climbed to $13 million and $129 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

Lotto Texas bid farewell to April with a {3-2-1} Pattern. With winning numbers 4, 16, 17, 26, 30 and 37, this Pattern has now played 981 times.

Ending with the most common Pattern! Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1859 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 52.8% of the time.

Now with 175 appearances, the 3 2 1 Specific Order has played in 17.8% of the 981 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1859 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 9.41% of the time.

Both the {3-2-1} Pattern and the 3 2 1 Specific Order were last seen April 7, 2021.

Four-Number Combinations

Lotto Texas made room for a couple of repeating Four-Number Combinations:

  • 16, 26, 30, 37 (Debuted December 2, 2006)
  • 4, 16, 26, 30 (Debuted July 25, 2009)
Near the top of the table! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 16, 18, 35, 39, 53 and PB 21, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 166th appearance.

Pushing the jackpot ever higher! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

There have now been 581 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has played 28.6% of the time. We last saw the {2-2-1-1} Pattern in the April 21, 2021 drawing.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 60 appearances, has played in 36.1% of the 166 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 581 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.3% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the [2-2-1-1] General Order played March 31, 2021.

Now with three appearances, the 0 2 2 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 5% of the 60 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order haws also played in 1.81% of the 166 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.52% of all 581 drawings. The 0 2 2 1 0 1 Specific Order was last seen November 7, 2018.

Three-Number Combinations  

Repeating Three-Number Combination 16, 53 and PB 21 debuted November 25, 2015.

Near the middle…Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will the jackpots continue their rise after Saturday’s drawing?

Mega Millions’ World-Changing Jackpot

A milestone was reached April 27, 2021. Mega Millions had its 666th drawing. That included the bygone days of “regular” balls 1 through 75 and Mega Balls 1 through 25.

The truly earth-shattering phenomenon of the evening was a rock-solid jackpot. As the end of April draws ever nearer, no one was able to bring it down to size. As a result, the prize grew to $319 million.

General Lottery Analysis

Any hopes of a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern streak, let alone an encore, were dashed by the {3-2-1} Pattern. With winning numbers 15, 22, 30, 41, 42 and MB 25, this Pattern has played 34 times.

Swapping out for the {3-2-1] Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Of the 666 Mega Millions drawings, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern has played 5.11% of the time and was last seen April 16, 2021.

The [2-3-1] General Order, now with 16 appearances, has played in 47.1% of the 34 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 666 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 2.40% of the time. We last saw the [2-3-1] General Order February 12, 2021.

Now with four appearances, the 0 2 3 0 0 1 Specific Order has played in 25% of the 16 drawings where the General Order was [2-3-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 11.8% of the 34 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.6% of all 666 drawings. Prior to Tuesday night, the 0 2 3 0 0 1 Specific Order played June 16, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 22, 30 and 42 is a special one, indeed: it played twice before! This Combination debuted in the March 13, 2015 drawing and was last seen August 4, 2020.

A triple offender! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will April end with another jackpot boost, or will someone claim the prize that will change their world?

The Great Pattern Sync-Up

With only a few days left in April, Lotto Texas and Powerball thought it was a good idea to sync up! The night of April 24, 2021 saw the return of recently departed Patterns. Note, however, that neither lottery saw a Pattern encore. Another night with no grand prize winners produced rising jackpots. Lotto Texas’s jackpot grew to $12.25 million, and Powerball’s ascended to $116 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 3, 6, 19, 24, 39 and 43, both the {2-2-2} Pattern and the 2 2 2 Specific Order made their 256th appearance.

The Australia Play returned after a brief absence! Source: lotterytrend.com.

Of the 1858 Lotto Texas drawings, an Australia Play has been featured 13.8% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, an Australia Play was last seen in the April 17, 2021 drawing.

Four-Number Combinations

This iteration of the Australia Play didn’t produce any repeating Four-Number Combinations.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 222nd appearance with winning numbers 22, 36, 48, 59, 61 and PB 22.

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern wasn’t gone for long! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

There have now been 580 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has played 38.3% of the time. We last saw the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern April 17, 2021.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 61 appearances, has played in 27.5% of the 222 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 580 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 38.3% of the time. February 27, 2021 was the last time we saw the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order.

Now with 11 appearances, the 0 1 1 1 2 1 Specific Order has played in 18% of the 61 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.95% of the 222 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.90% of all 580 drawings. The 0 1 1 1 2 1 Specific Order was last seen December 7, 2019.

Three-Number Combinations  

A couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations bubbled up to the surface:

Room for a couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

What shenanigans will Lotto Texas and Powerball get up to as we near the end of the month?

“(Nearly) $300 Million Later” or “Mega Millions in Crazy Rich Territory”

Two months have passed since Mega Millions saw a winner. Since then, only one thing has been consistent: a rising jackpot! April 23, 2021 was yet another night that didn’t produce a grand prize winner. The silver lining, of course, was a jackpot that grew to $297 million.

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 4, 28, 29, 30, 60 and MB 25, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 290th appearance.

An appearance by the most common Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 43.6% of the 665 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen April 13, 2021.

The [1-1-2-1-1] General Order, now with 88 appearances, has played in 30.3% of the 290 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 665 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 13.2% of the time. We last saw the [1-1-2-1-1] General Order in the April 2, 2021 drawing.

Now with 18 appearances, the 1 1 2 0 1 1 Specific Order has played in 20.5% of the 88 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 6.21% of the 290 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.71% of the 665 drawings. Prior to Friday night, the 1 1 2 0 1 1 Specific Order played October 30, 2020.

Three-Number Combinations

Repeating Three-Number Combination 28, 30 and 60 debuted August 3, 2018.

A lone repeating Three-Number Combination in the wild. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Is the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern setting itself up for a potential three-peat to end April?