The Mega Millions Spring Streak

This spring so far has been a time of closure and uncertainty. Schools have closed their doors for the rest of the term or plan to, sports seasons have been delayed or cut short, and millions are unemployed. Despite all this, there’s one form of entertainment that has kept going: lottery.

For Mega Millions, spring has been the season of Pattern streaks. Consistency paid off for the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern as it played for the fourth time in a row! Pattern streaks not only help keep a Pattern the most commonly seen in its lottery but also have the power to boost jackpots. With no grand prize winner, the jackpot increased to $136 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The 244th appearance of the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern was thanks to winning numbers 25, 33, 43, 51, 68, and MB 20.

A spring streak for Mega Millions! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 43.9% of the 556 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen April 3, 2020.

The [1-1-2-1-1] General Order, now with 70 appearances, has played in 28.7% of the 244 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 556 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 12.6% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [1-1-2-1-1] General Order played March 10, 2020.

Now with 16 appearances, the 0 1 1 2 1 1 Specific Order has played in 22.9% of the 70 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 6.56% of the 244 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.88% of all 556 drawings. We last saw the 0 1 1 2 1 1 Specific Order in the January 28, 2020 drawing.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The repeating Three-Number Combination 33, 51 and MB 20 debuted April 6, 2018.

A repeating Three-Number Combination makes for a great companion! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will Mega Millions’ boldness continue into Friday night with a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern five-peat?

Patterns That Start with “3”

Considering that Lotto Texas and Powerball drawings took place April 4, 2020, it would’ve been fitting to see one or both lotteries feature Patterns that start with “4”. Instead, both lotteries opted for Patterns that started with “3”. That move pushed the prize to $10.75 million in Lotto Texas and $190 million in Powerball.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 4, 5, 15, 20, 43, and 54, the {3-2-1} Pattern made its 923rd appearance.

But at least the first number was “4”! Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Pattern has now played in 52.8% of the 1748 Lotto Texas drawings and was last seen March 25, 2020.

Now with 176 appearances, the 3 1 2 Specific Order has played in 19.1% of the 923 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1748 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 March 4, 2020.

Four-Number Combination(s)

Lotto Texas had enough energy to play two repeating Four-Number Combinations. These were

And the repeating Four-Number Combinations started with “4”. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-1-1-1} Pattern made its 89th appearance with winning numbers 8, 31, 39, 40, 43, and PB 4.

A Powerball that *is* “4”. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

There have now been 470 Powerball drawings, and this Pattern has now played 18.9% of the time. We last saw the {3-1-1-1} Pattern in the March 4, 2020 drawing.

The [1-3-1-1] General Order, now with 29 appearances, has played in 32.6% of the 89 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 470 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 6.17% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the [1-3-1-1] General Order played February 15, 2020.

Now with two appearances, the 1 0 3 1 0 1 Specific Order has played in 6.90% of the 29 drawings where the General Order was [1-3-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 2.25% of the 89 drawings where {3-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.43% of all 470 drawings. The 1 0 3 1 0 1 Specific Order made its first appearance August 28, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

Powerball didn’t have the strength to play repeating Three-Number Combinations.

Will either the {3-2-1} Pattern or {3-1-1-1} Pattern make an encore Wednesday night?

A Mega Millions Trifecta

Even with the suggestions (read: orders) to stay home, Mega Millions was willing to take chances. This lottery went all out Friday night, and it was rewarded handsomely. The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern made a three-peat appearance, for one! Other goodies included a [1-1-1-2-1] General Order encore and a couple of repeating Three-Number Combinations. Would you believe that this trifecta occurred on April 3, 2020? The payoff was another jackpot rise, climbing to $127 million after it was all said and done.

General Lottery Analysis

Friday night’s {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern three-peat was brought to you by 24, 38, 44, 57, 58, and MB 17. This Pattern has now played 243 times.

A three-peat on the 3rd of April! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 555 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 43.8% of the time. Prior to Friday night, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern had played in the March 31, 2020 and March 27, 2020 drawings.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 56 appearances, has played in 23% of the 243 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 555 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.1% of the time. Like the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern, this General Order was last seen March 31, 2020.

Now with eight appearances, the 0 1 1 1 2 1 Specific Order has played in 14.3% of the 56 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.29% of the 243 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.44% of all 555 drawings. The 0 1 1 1 2 1 Specific Order was last seen December 24, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The two repeating Three-Number Combinations of the evening were

Double trouble for repeating Three-Number Combinations. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Will the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern go on to a four-peat next Tuesday?

There Be No Fools

In times like these, we could all use a good laugh. Whether it’s sitcoms or jokes, cartoons or pranks, we’d go nuts if we never stopped to laugh at the absurdities of “real life”.

Lotto Texas and Powerball got in a laugh or two Wednesday night. Neither of them showered us with Pattern encores, but there was a repeating Combination of the Three or Four-Number kind somewhere. Even though the lotteries were taking it easy for the most part, they had enough energy to boost the jackpot to $10.5 million in Lotto Texas and $180 million in Powerball.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The April 1, 2020 Lotto Texas drawing saw the 193rd appearance of the {4-1-1} Pattern, with winning numbers 1, 19, 20, 31, 35, and 45.

A simple-ish night. Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Pattern has now played in 11% of the 1747 drawings and was last seen March 21, 2020.

Now with 64 appearances, the 1 4 1 Specific Order has played in 33.2% of the 193 drawings where {4-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1747 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 3.66% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 1 4 1 Specific Order played January 18, 2020.

Four-Number Combination(s)

The repeating Four-Number Combination 1, 19, 20, and 45 debuted October 22, 2011.

Red boxes make for strong leaders! Source: lotterytrend.com.

 Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 33, 35, 45, 48, 60, and PB 16, the {2-2-1-1} Pattern made its 132nd appearance.

Taking a slightly more common approach. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 28.1% of the 469 drawings and was last seen March 25, 2020.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 50 appearances, has played in 37.9% of the 132 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 469 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.7% of the time. We last saw the [2-2-1-1] General Order February 19, 2020.

Now with seven appearances, the 0 0 2 2 1 1 Specific Order has played in 14% of the 50 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.30% of the 132 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.49% of all 469 drawings. Prior to Wednesday night, the 0 0 2 2 1 1 Specific Order played January 15, 2020.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The lone repeating Three-Number Combination played twice before! Combination 45, 48, and PB 16 made its debut March 25, 2017 and was last seen about four months later in the July 1, 2017 drawing.

Three timing Three-Number Combination! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

Will Lotto Texas and Powerball go all out Saturday night, or will they slowly ease into their legendary madness?

A Pattern Worth Sticking With

Mega Millions, like March, went out as quietly as a lamb. Another quiet night was on tap Tuesday night as a Pattern encore and a repeating Three-Number Combination pulled through. Meanwhile, the jackpot rose to $121 million.

General Lottery Analysis

Fresh from this past Friday night, the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern decided to have another go! With winning numbers 8, 17, 51, 57, 70, and MB 2, this Pattern played for the 242nd time March 31, 2020.

Playing it safe. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 554 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 43.7% of the time.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 55 appearances, has played in 22.7% of the 242 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 554 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.93% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order played March 13, 2020.

Now with five appearances, the 1 1 0 1 2 1 Specific Order has played in 9.09% of the 55 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 2.07% of the 242 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.90% of all 554 drawings. The 1 1 0 1 2 1 Specific Order was last seen in the October 12, 2018 drawing.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The repeating Three-Number Combination, 17, 51, and MB 2, debuted January 10, 2020.

But not too safe. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

Can the slower-paced Mega Millions produce a {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern three-peat Friday night?

#LTX&PBKeepYourselvesAtHome

Saturday came and went, and would you believe that it was even quieter? The grand prizes in Lotto Texas and Powerball went unclaimed once more March 28, 2020, with jackpots rising to $10.25 million and $170 million, respectively.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

With winning numbers 9, 10, 13, 15, 17, and 44, the {5-1} Pattern made its 62nd appearance.

Ending the month with a not-so-common Pattern. Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Pattern has now played in 3.55% of the 1746 Lotto Texas drawings and was last seen February 5, 2020.

The Lotto Texas drawing of March 28th, 2020 also saw the fifth appearance of the 5 0 1 Specific Order. This Specific Order has now played in 8.06% of the 62 drawings where {5-1} was the winning Pattern and in 0.29% of all 1746 drawings. Prior to Saturday night, the 5 0 1 Specific Order played July 21, 2018.

Four-Number Combination(s)

The repeating Four-Number Combination 9, 15, 17, and 44 debuted February 21, 2018.

Uncommon Pattern produces lone repeater. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

March 28th also saw the 182nd appearance of the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern, with winning numbers 7, 40, 48, 55, 66, and PB 11.

Powerball’s approach was a common Pattern. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 38.9% of the 468 Powerball drawings and was last seen March 21, 2020.

The [1-1-2-1-1] General Order, now with 37 appearances, has played in 20.3% of the 182 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 468 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 7.91% of the time.

Now with 10 appearances, the 1 0 1 2 1 1 Specific Order has played in 27% of the 37 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.49% of the 182 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.14% of all 468 drawings.

Both the [1-1-2-1-1] General Order and the 1 0 1 2 1 1 Specific Order were last seen March 11, 2020.

Three-Number Combination(s)

There were no repeating Three-Number Combinations Saturday night.

Lotto Texas and Powerball will have the honor of ushering in April. Will they shower us with Pattern encores and other wild plays or take us for April fools?

Party of One: Mega Millions Edition

After a busy Tuesday, Mega Millions retreated Friday night. No Pattern encores, no crazy plays of any kind to be had. There were a couple of major developments, though. One was a single Three-Number Combination that made its first appearance five years ago. The other was yet another rise in the jackpot; it became worth $113 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern smashed any hope of a {2-2-1-1} Pattern encore for the time being. The winning numbers for March 27, 2020 were 3, 25, 28, 50, 60, and MB 1, marking the 241st appearance for this Pattern.

No encore this time! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

This Pattern has now played in 43.6% of the 553 Mega Millions drawings and was last seen March 13, 2020.

The [1-2-1-1-1] General Order, now with 55 appearances, has played in 22.8% of the 241 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 553 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.95% of the time. Prior to Friday night, the [1-2-1-1-1] General Order played December 20, 2019.

Now with 13 appearances, the 1 2 0 1 1 1 Specific Order has played in 23.6% of the 55 drawings where the General Order was [1-2-1-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 5.39% of the 241 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 2.35% of all 553 drawings. The 1 2 0 1 1 1 Specific Order was last seen August 2, 2019.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The repeating Three-Number Combination of the evening, 3, 50, and 60, debuted October 28, 2014.

A larger gathering earlier this week, now just one. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

What with Lotto Texas and Powerball calming down earlier this week and now Mega Millions, perhaps “social distancing” is entering their conscience! Are quiet lotteries going to be the new trend or is this a temporary rest?

Lotteries on Bedrest

The crash was inevitable. After nights of going hog-wild, it was going to catch up to Lotto Texas and Powerball. They didn’t have the energy to party this past Wednesday night, or kick up a stink for that matter. Even though they rested, there was just enough energy for a similar spread and a repeating Three-Number Combination between them. Lotto Texas’s jackpot reached the $10 million mark and Powerball slept to $160 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

The {3-2-1} Pattern made its 922nd appearance in the March 25, 2020 drawing. That night, the winning numbers were 5, 33, 36, 40, 51, and 54.

A mid-week rest-up. Source: lotterytrend.com.

There have now been 1745 Lotto Texas drawings, and this Pattern has played 52.8% of the time. The {3-2-1} Pattern was last seen March 18, 2020.

Now with 160 appearances, the 1 2 3 Specific Order has played in 17.4% of the 922 drawings where {3-2-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1745 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 9.17% of the time. Prior to Wednesday night, the 1 2 3 Specific Order played January 29, 2020.

Similar Spread

Wednesday’s nights numbers saw a spread of 28:03:04:11:03. This was similar to the spread for January 19, 2002. That night, the winning numbers were 4, 8, 19, 22, 25, 53 and the spread was 04:11:03:03:28. Although the differences in numbers was the same, the orders in which they played weren’t.  

Four-Number Combination(s)

There were no repeating Four-Number Combinations.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

March 25th also saw the 131st appearance of the {2-2-1-1} Pattern, with winning numbers 5, 9, 27, 39, 42, and PB 16.

A change of pace or just a minor setback? Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Pattern has now played in 28.1% of the 467 Powerball drawings.

The [2-1-2-1] General Order, now with 43 appearances, has played in 32.8% of the 131 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 467 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.21% of the time.

Both the {2-2-1-1} Pattern and the [2-1-2-1] General Order were last seen March 18, 2020.

Now with six appearances, the 2 1 2 0 0 1 Specific Order has played in 14% of the 43 drawings where the General Order was [2-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 4.58% of the 131 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.28% of all 467 drawings. We last saw the 2 1 2 0 0 1 Specific Order September 8, 2018.

Three-Number Combination(s)

The repeating Three-Number Combination was 9, 27, and 42.

Enough energy for a repeating Three-Number Combo! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Combination debuted March 22, 2017.

Will Lotto Texas and Powerball be staying in Saturday night or will they be rested up and ready for a night on the town?

The Great Combination Gathering

Add “social distancing” to the ever-growing list of concepts that mean nothing to lotteries.

Mega Millions ditched the {3-2-1} Pattern this past Tuesday night. A three-peat for such a Pattern would be more suited to Lotto Texas, anyway. While Mega Millions went to pick up another Pattern, a bevy of repeating Three-Number Combinations came along for the ride. The grand prize went unclaimed once again, rising to $107 million.

General Lottery Analysis

The {2-2-1-1} Pattern saw its 152nd appearance in the March 24th, 2020 drawing, with winning numbers 2, 8, 16, 18, 31, and MB 14.

The three-peat blocker! Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

There have now been 552 Mega Millions drawings, and this Pattern has played 27.5% of the time. We last saw the {2-2-1-1} Pattern in the March 6th, 2020 drawing.

The [2-2-1-1] General Order, now with 50 appearances, has played in 32.9% of the 152 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 552 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 9.06% of the time. Prior to Tuesday night, the [2-2-1-1] General Order played February 25th, 2020.

Now with six appearances, the 2 2 1 0 0 1 Specific Order has played in 12% of the 50 drawings where the General Order was [2-2-1-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 3.95% of the 152 drawings where {2-2-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 1.09% of all 552 drawings. The 2 2 1 0 0 1 Specific Order was last seen January 24th, 2020.

Three-Number Combination(s)

Repeating Three-Number Combinations were plentiful! Four members made up the entourage this time around:

Red clusters keeping one row between them. Source: lotterytrend-megamillions.com.

 Will the {2-2-1-1} Pattern go on to make an encore Friday night or will Mega Millions ditch it for yet another Pattern?

Frantic Fondness for (Repeating) Four-Number Combinations

With more businesses closing and more people forced to stay home, Lotto Texas and Powerball are still stir-crazy. Repeating Four-Number Combinations reared their heads once again in Lotto Texas, and would you believe this frenzy spread to Powerball? This frantic embracement of repeating Four-Number Combinations led to more jackpot increases. Lotto Texas climbed to $9.75 million and Powerball settled at $150 million.

Lotto Texas

General Lottery Analysis

March 21, 2020 saw the 192nd appearance of the {4-1-1} Pattern, with winning numbers 3, 8, 14, 18, 27, and 47.

More than meets the eye. Source: lotterytrend.com.

This Pattern has now played in 11% of the 1744 Lotto Texas drawings and was last seen February 26, 2020.

Now with 62 appearances, the 4 1 1 Specific Order has played in 32.3% of the 192 drawings where {4-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 1744 drawings have been taken into consideration, this Specific Order has played 3.56% of the time. Prior to Saturday night, the 4 1 1 Specific Order played February 12, 2020.

Four-Number Combination(s)

There was a reduction in the number of repeating Four-Number Combinations. Instead of five, you’ll need to settle for two:

  • 8, 14, 27, 47 (Debuted February 20, 2013)
  • 8, 14, 18, 27 (Debuted August 31, 2013)
A healthy helping. Source: lotterytrend.com.

Powerball

General Lottery Analysis

March 21st also saw the {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern make its 181st appearance. This time around, the winning numbers were 2, 23, 40, 59, 69, and PB 13.

A common Pattern with “not-so-common” results! Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

There have now been 466 drawings and this Pattern has played 38.8% of the time. The {2-1-1-1-1} Pattern was last seen March 11, 2020.

The [1-1-1-2-1] General Order, now with 48 appearances, has played in 26.5% of the 181 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern. Once all 466 drawings have been taken into consideration, this General Order has played 10.3% of the time. We last saw the [1-1-1-2-1] General Order February 1, 2020.

Now with 15 appearances, the 1 1 1 0 2 1 Specific Order has played in 31.25% of the 48 drawings where the General Order was [1-1-1-2-1]. This Specific Order has also played in 8.29% of the 181 drawings where {2-1-1-1-1} was the winning Pattern and in 3.22% of all 466 drawings. Prior to Saturday night, the 1 1 1 0 2 1 Specific Order played October 19, 2019.

Four-Number Combination

Powerball’s repeating Four-Number Combination was 23, 59, 69, and PB 13.

Sticking out in blue. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

This Combination debuted January 14, 2017.

Three-Number Combinations

Of course, these repeating Three-Number Combinations tagged along! These debuted in the earlier-mentioned January 14th drawing:

  • 23, 59, 69
  • 23, 59, PB 13
  • 23, 69, PB 13
  • 59, 69, PB 13

There was a lone repeating Three-Number Combination doing its thing: 23, 40, 69. This Combination debuted June 1, 2016.

Red and blue go great together. Source: lotterytrend-powerball.com.

From a similar spread in Powerball to a newfound love of repeating Four-Number Combinations in both lotteries, this has been quite a week! Will next week be more of the same or will another form of methodical madness take control?