How often is 18 drawn in Lotto Max?
Since May 14, 2019, when Lotto Max’s current rules took effect (7 numbers from 1–50; 1–52 since April 14, 2026), number 18 has been drawn 113 times in 779 draws — tied for 15th most often of 50; across all 1,282 draws since September 25, 2009 it has come up 190 times, tied 11th of 49.
Data: 1,282 draws, September 25, 2009 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 4.2 more than the 108.8 a number would average from the matrix alone (4% above).
How long has 18 gone without being drawn?
The longest 18 has gone without being drawn is 45 draws, between its appearances on September 25, 2015 and August 12, 2016. Its current gap is 14 draws, longer than its average gap of 5.7 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in Lotto Max: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 3 consecutive draws on record, from October 30, 2009 to November 13, 2009. Its first appearance in the record was on October 16, 2009.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 18?
Since May 14, 2019, 18 has been drawn alongside 7 more often than with any other number (26 times), followed by 22 (20), 25 (20), 5 (19), 19 (19). The fewest: 49 (6), 47 (7), 35 (9), 39 (9), 45 (9).
18 in Lotto Max, year by year
Its busiest year was 2011, drawn 13 times in 52 draws (1st that year); its quietest was 2016, 3 times in 53 draws (tied 47th).
| Year | Times 18 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | tied 16th | 86 |
| 2025 | 15 | tied 23rd | 104 |
| 2024 | 16 | tied 15th | 105 |
| 2023 | 11 | tied 38th | 104 |
| 2022 | 20 | tied 2nd | 104 |
| 2021 | 16 | tied 16th | 105 |
| 2020 | 13 | tied 27th | 104 |
| 2019 | 10 | tied 36th | 86 |
| 2018 | 9 | tied 8th | 52 |
| 2017 | 8 | tied 17th | 52 |
| 2016 | 3 | tied 47th | 53 |
| 2015 | 6 | tied 30th | 52 |
| 2014 | 8 | tied 16th | 52 |
| 2013 | 8 | tied 18th | 52 |
| 2012 | 10 | tied 7th | 52 |
| 2011 | 13 | 1st | 52 |
| 2010 | 7 | tied 22nd | 53 |
| 2009 | 4 | tied 2nd | 14 |
When was 18 last drawn?
Number 18 was last drawn on Tue, Sep 8, 2026 (14 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 12, 18, 19, 35, 43, 49, 52, Bonus 26. All Lotto Max results for 2026.
The draws before that with 18: Aug 21, 2026; Jul 21, 2026; Jul 10, 2026; Jul 3, 2026; Jun 30, 2026.
18 as the Bonus number
As the Bonus number, 18 has come up 20 times in 779 draws since May 14, 2019 — tied 6th of 50, most recently on September 15, 2026.
18 by draw day
Across the full record, 18 has come up 63 times in 390 Tuesday draws and 127 times in 892 Friday draws.
These are counts of past Lotto Max draws. Every draw is independent and random: no number is “due”, and none of these figures changes the chance of 18 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 18 drawn in Lotto Max?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/canada/lotto-max/number/18. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.