Would you believe that a beast has made itself at home in Mega Millions? It took root sometime in September and was left alone for three months. With just a few days until Christmas, the beast not only thrived but flourished! As the prize grew to $352 million, one must wonder what sustained the beast. What made it grow once again?
General Lottery Analysis
Part of the beast’s diet December 22, 2020 was a {2-2-1-1} Pattern. With winning numbers 29, 53, 56, 59, 67 and MB 21, this Pattern has played 171 times.
Feeding the Mega Millions jackpot beast! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.
The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 62 appearances, has played in 36.3% of the 171 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 630 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.84% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [1-2-2-1] General Order played December 4, 2020.
Another source of sustenance was the debut of the 001221 Specific Order! This Specific Order has now played in 1.61% of the 62 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 0.58% of the 171 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.16% of all 630 drawings.
Three-Number Combinations
Repeating Three-Number Combination 53, 56 and 59 debuted August 9, 2019.
A repeating Three-Number Combination chaser! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.
Will the beast be brought down Christmas Day, or will it continue to flourish?
Chex Party Mix is one of many Christmastime snacks. For those unfamiliar with Chex, it’s a cereal from the U.S. Like Rice Krispies, it appears to be more popular as the key ingredient of a snack rather than part of a complete breakfast.
Now, a party mix wouldn’t be a mix without other goodies, would it? Chex can be mixed with all sorts of things, like pretzels, marshmallows, peanuts. It’s your choice what goes into the mix!
Lotto Texas and Powerball made their own party mix December 19, 2020. One lottery saw a Pattern three-peat, and another saw a similar spread. Throw in repeating Three and Four-Number Combinations and well sir, you got yourself a lottery party mix! To make it sweeter, both Lotto Texas and Powerball received a boost in their jackpots. The respective prizes increased to $6.5 million and $321 million.
Lotto Texas
General Lottery Analysis
The {3-2-1} Pattern made its three-peat appearance with 7, 18, 28, 29, 30 and 50. This Pattern has now played 963 times.
Sticking with {3-2-1} Pattern! Source: lotterytrend.com.
There have now been 1822 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 52.9% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the {3-2-1} Pattern played December 16, 2020.
Now with 162 appearances, the 231 Specific Order has played in 16.8% of the 963 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1822 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 8.89% of the time. The 231 Specific Order was last seen October 7, 2020.
Four-Number Combinations
A couple of repeating Four-Number Combinations made their presence known:
18, 28, 30, 50 (Debuted February 17, 2007)
7, 18, 28, 30 (Debuted May 30, 2007)
Repeating Four-Number Combinations not hard to miss! Source: lotterytrend.com.
Powerball
General Lottery Analysis
With winning numbers 27, 32, 34, 43, 52 and PB 13, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 153rd appearance.
Harboring a crazy-large jackpot. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.
This Pattern has now played in 28.125% of the 544 Powerball drawings.
The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 48 appearances, has played in 31.4% of the 153 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 544 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 8.82% of the time.
Both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [1-2-2-1] General Order played December 12, 2020.
Now with nine appearances, the 012201 Specific Order has played in 18.75% of the 48 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.88% of the 153 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.65% of all 544 drawings. We last saw the 012201 Specific Order November 4, 2020.
Similar Spread
The spread for this past Saturday’s numbers was 05:02:09:09. This is in fact similar to the spread from October 14, 2015. That night, the winning numbers were 15, 20, 29, 31, 40 and PB1; their spread was 05:09:02:09. Notice how that even though the differences between numbers were the same, the orders were different.
Three-Number Combinations
Repeating Three-Number Combination 32, 34 and PB 13 debuted January 9, 2016.
Almost five years have passed since this Combination debuted! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.
The Powerball jackpot continues soaring to great heights, and the drawing before Christmas looks to be one for the ages. Question is, will it be the jackpots growing once more, or someone winning a coveted prize?
As Christmas draws closer, the excitement climbs higher. Finals are over, the kids are out of school, and there’s PTO that needs to be used!
Mega Millions had the honor of kicking off Christmas break like it does every year. What made December 18, 2020 memorable was how this lottery has a jackpot in crazy rich territory. Thanks to the help of four repeating Three-Number Combinations, the jackpot remained firmly in the stratosphere. With no one picking the six winning numbers, the jackpot climbed to $330 million.
General Lottery Analysis
With winning numbers 7, 15, 25, 51, 60 and MB 5, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 278th appearance.
Kicking off the holiday vacation with a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.
The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, now with 64 appearances, has played in 23% of the 278 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 629 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.2% of the time.
Prior to Friday night, both the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern and the [1-2-1-1-1] General Order played December 11, 2020.
Now with 14 appearances, the 120111 Specific Order has played in 21.875% of the 64 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.04% of the 278 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.23% of all 629 drawings. We last saw the 120111 Specific Order March 27, 2020.
Three-Number Combinations
These members made up the repeating Four-Number Combination quartet:
We’ve found ourselves in an interesting situation here. Mega Millions just saw its most commonly played Pattern and the jackpot is close to one-third of a billion dollars! It remains to be seen if Christmas week sees the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern try to establish a streak, or the monster prize being claimed. Wouldn’t it be something if these forces combined?
Nothing says “Winter” more than snow! Beautiful to look at, fun to play in, and looks like Christmas. But, if one isn’t careful, snow can be dangerous.
Lottery jackpots, like snow, are beautiful to look at. Who can resist winning millions of dollars and possibly retiring early? Lotteries themselves are fun to play, if played responsibly. Otherwise, a lottery can be a dangerous thing.
There wasn’t anything dangerous about either Lotto Texas or Powerball December 16, 2020. These lotteries not only embraced their most commonly played Patterns; they also embraced rising jackpots. The ever-dignified Lotto Texas saw its jackpot rise to $6.25 million. Meanwhile, Powerball relished in its climb to $304 million.
Lotto Texas
General Lottery Analysis
The {3-2-1} Pattern made its 962nd appearance with 1, 26, 34, 37, 44 and 51.
Return of the {3-2-1} Pattern! Source: lotterytrend.com.
There have now been 1821 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 52.8% of the time.
Now with 169 appearances, the 123 Specific Order has played in 17.6% of the 962 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1821 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 9.28% of the time.
It should be stated that both the {3-2-1} Pattern and the 123 Specific Order made an encore! They were seen together last in the December 12, 2020 drawing.
Four-Number Combinations
The energy unleashed in the playback meant no repeating Four-Number Combinations.
Powerball
General Lottery Analysis
With winning numbers 4, 23, 37, 61, 67 and PB 7, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 207th appearance.
Back after a one-month absence! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.
This Pattern has now played in 38.1% of the 543 Powerball drawings and was last seen November 14, 2020.
The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 57 appearances, has played in 27.5% of the 207 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 543 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.5% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order played October 7, 2020.
Now with 20 appearances, the 111021 Specific Order has played in 35.1% of the 57 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 9.66% of the 207 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 3.68% of all 543 drawings. The 111021 Specific Order was last seen July 25, 2020.
Three-Number Combinations
Wednesday night featured two repeating Three-Number Combinations:
The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 57 appearances, has played in 33.5% of the 170 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 628 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.08% of the time.
Both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [2-2-1-1] General Order were last seen December 8, 2020.
Now with seven appearances, the 220101 Specific Order has played in 12.3% of the 57 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.12% of the 170 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.11% of all 628 drawings. Prior to Tuesday night, the 220101 Specific Order played May 5, 2020.
Three-Number Combinations
Two repeating Three-Number Combinations were also featured:
Saturday night is, without a doubt, the busiest night of the week. It’s the height of the weekend and whether it’s drinking or staying up to stream movies, it’s about letting loose. And of course, that extra energy needs to be out of your system before you start yet another work (or school) week!
The Lotto Texas and Powerball that we saw earlier in the week were absent December 12, 2020. Both lotteries were more active, and that energy boost also boosted their jackpots. Lotto Texas rose to $6 million and Powerball ascended to $287 million.
Lotto Texas
General Lottery Analysis
The {3-2-1} Pattern made its 961st appearance with winning numbers 4, 31, 36, 50, 52 and 54.
The beginning of a different approach. Source: lotterytrend.com.
There have now been 1820 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 52.8% of the time. This Pattern was last seen in the December 2, 2020 drawing.
Now with 168 appearances, the 123 Specific Order has played in 17.5% of the 961 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1820 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 9.23% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the 123 Specific Order played November 4, 2020.
Four-Number Combinations
Repeating Four-Number Combination 31, 36, 50 and 52 debuted August 18, 2010.
Boxed in at the bottom. Source: lotterytrend.com.
Powerball
General Lottery Analysis
Winning numbers 17, 54, 56, 63, 69 and PB 20 made an encore for the {2-2-1-1} Pattern possible.
The {2-2-1-1} Pattern came back for seconds! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.
There have been 542 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has played 28% of the time. Recall that the {2-2-1-1} Pattern previously played December 9, 2020.
The [1-2-2-1] General Order, now with 47 appearances, has played in 30.9% of the 152 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 542 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 8.67% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the [1-2-2-1] General Order played November 4, 2020.
Now with five appearances, the 010221 Specific Order has played in 10.6% of the 47 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.29% of the 152 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.92% of all 542 drawings. The 010221 Specific Order was last seen September 9, 2020.
Three-Number Combinations
A trio of repeating Three-Number Combinations was spotted:
This week began with a {2-2-1-1} Pattern encore and it was only natural to wonder if a three-peat was on tap. Well, Friday came and went, and the love for this Pattern ended almost as soon as it began. Another Pattern took the reins and it proved beneficial to a rising jackpot! With none of the players selecting the six winning numbers, the prize grew to $291 million.
General Lottery Analysis
With winning numbers 19, 31, 37, 55, 67 and MB 25, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made its 277th appearance.
Flipping back to the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com
The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, now with 63 appearances, has played in 22.7% of the 277 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 627 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General order has played 10% of the time.
Now with 18 appearances, the 012111 Specific Order has played in 28.6% of the 63 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 6.50% of the 277 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.87% of all 627 drawings.
Both the [1-2-1-1-1] General Order and the 012111 Specific Order played September 25, 2020.
Three-Number Combinations
Friday night was sans repeating Three-Number Combinations.
The prize is nearing $300 million! Given the Pattern that just played, we’ll have to keep our eyes out for a Pattern encore and someone winning an early Christmas gift. Will it be a {2-1-1-1-1} encore that makes someone a multimillionaire?
There’s a light at the end of the tunnel. After some of the most gut-wrenching, devastating, and mind-boggling months in recent history, 2020 will be over in a matter of weeks. In the meantime, 2020 paid a visit to Lotto Texas and Powerball December 9th. This visitation was enough to edge out all the other years completely.
However, those who cheer for increasing jackpots will be happy to hear that the prizes did indeed increase! Lotto Texas grew to a respectable $5.75 million and Powerball ascended to $277 million.
Lotto Texas
General Lottery Analysis
With winning numbers 20, 34, 39, 43, 51 and 54, the {4-2} Pattern made its 197th appearance.
No Pattern encore this time around. Source: lotterytrend.com.
There have now been 1819 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 10.8% of the time. We last saw the {4-2} Pattern November 18, 2020.
Now with 33 appearances, the 024 Specific Order has played in 16.8% of the 197 drawings where {4-2} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1819 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 1.81% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 024 Specific Order played October 19, 2019. It turned out that another year squeezed through after all!
Four-Number Combinations
There were no repeating Four-Number Combinations this time.
Powerball
General Lottery Analysis
The {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 151st appearance with winning numbers 11, 14, 31, 47, 48 and PB 4.
Keeping it real with the {2-2-1-1} Pattern! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.
There have now been 541 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has played 27.9% of the time.
The [2-1-2-1] General Order, now with 51 appearances, has played in 33.8% of the 151 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 541 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.43% of the time.
Both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [2-1-2-1] General Order played November 28, 2020.
Now with five appearances, the 201201 Specific Order has played in 9.80% of the 51 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.31% of the 151 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.92% of all 541 drawings. The 201201 Specific Order was last seen August 15, 2020.
Three-Number Combinations
Repeating Three-Number Combination 11, 14 and 47 debuted September 19, 2020.
Alone and decked in red. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.
Will 2020 reign supreme date-wise, or will others push through Saturday night?
After starting the month with a Pattern streak and an affinity for the 10th of November (and July), Mega Millions decided to take another approach. December 8, 2020 saw the return of the {2-2-1-1} Pattern, which turned out to be the biggest play of the evening. Of course, Tuesday night also showed that the “quietest” nights can have the biggest gains. With the players unable to pick the six winning numbers, the jackpot climbed to $276 million.
General Lottery Analysis
The {2-2-1-1} Pattern encore was made possible by 15, 19, 33, 39, 68 and MB 25. This Pattern has now played 169 times.
Quieting down (only a bit)! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.
The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 56 appearances, has played in 33.1% of the 169 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 626 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 8.95% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [2-2-1-1] General Order played October 9, 2020.
Now with seven appearances, the 022011 Specific Order has played in 12.5% of the 56 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.14% of the 169 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.12% of all 626 drawings. The 022011 Specific Order was last seen October 5, 2018.
Three-Number Combinations
There were no repeating Three-Number Combinations Tuesday night.
Will Friday night be host to a {2-2-1-1} Pattern three-peat?
What’s Christmas without at least one reference to A Christmas Carol? Whether you’ve seen the various adaptations or read it, you know about the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Believe it or not, this perennial Christmas classic is tied to today’s post.
Lotteries are constantly visited by the past; that’s part of their nature, and what makes Lottery Trend possible. What made December 5, 2020 interesting was the prominence of the number 21. Both Lotto Texas and Powerball were visited (haunted?) by the ghost of October 21. The visitation generated a boost to both their jackpots! Lotto Texas rose to $5.5 million and Powerball’s prize climbed to $262 million.
Lotto Texas
General Lottery Analysis
The {4-1-1} Pattern made its 199th appearance with winning numbers 4, 5, 6, 9, 22, and 50.
A playback resides within! Source: lotterytrend.com.
There have now been 1818 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 10.9% of the time.
Now with 65 appearances, the 411 Specific Order has played in 32.7% of the 199 drawings where {4-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1818 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 3.58% of the time.
Prior to Saturday night, both the {4-1-1} Pattern and the 411 Specific Order played October 21, 2020.
Four-Number Combinations
Repeating Four-Number Combination 5, 9, 22, and 50 debuted May 23, 2009.
And a repeating Four-Number Combination! Source: lotterytrend.com.
Was a playback in the cards for Powerball, too?
Powerball
General Lottery Analysis
With winning numbers 3, 4, 6, 48, 53 and PB 10, the {3-2-1} Pattern made its 35th appearance.
A different approach for Powerball. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.
This Pattern has now played in 6.48% of the 540 Powerball drawings and was last seen November 21, 2020.
The [3-2-1] General Order, now with 18 appearances, has played in 51.4% of the 35 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 540 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 6.48% of the time.
Now with five appearances, the 300201Specific Order has played in 27.8% of the 18 drawings where the General Order was [3-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 14.3% of the 35 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.93% of all 540 drawings.
Both the [3-2-1] General Order and the 300201Specific Order played October 21, 2020. No playback for Powerball, but it was close!
Similar Spread
Even though a playback didn’t happen, there was indeed a similar spread!
Saturday’s night spread was 01:02:42:05. A spread that was similar to this was spotted July 11, 2020. That night, the winning numbers were 14, 19, 61, 62, 64, and PB4. The Spread was 05:42:01:02. Note how that even though the differences between the numbers played were the same, their orders were different.
Three-Number Combinations
No repeating Three-Number Combinations for Powerball this time.
Will next week be one where Pattern streaks and similar spreads dominate, or will the lotteries have other plans?
