How often is 21 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 21 has been drawn 107 times in 779 draws — tied for 28th most often of 50; across all 1,282 draws since September 25, 2009 it has come up 164 times, tied 45th of 49.
Data: 1,282 draws, September 25, 2009 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 1.8 fewer than the 108.8 a number would average from the matrix alone (2% below).
How long has 21 gone without being drawn?
The longest 21 has gone without being drawn is 43 draws, between its appearances on May 18, 2012 and March 22, 2013. Its current gap is 1 draw, shorter than its average gap of 6.8 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in Lotto Max: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 5 consecutive draws on record, from April 5, 2019 to May 3, 2019. Its first appearance in the record was on January 8, 2010.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 21?
Since May 14, 2019, 21 has been drawn alongside 9 more often than with any other number (21 times), followed by 32 (20), 26 (19), 43 (19), 2 (18). The fewest: 25 (6), 48 (7), 7 (8), 17 (8), 42 (9).
21 in Lotto Max, year by year
Its busiest year was 2020, drawn 20 times in 104 draws (tied 5th that year); its quietest was 2012, 3 times in 52 draws (tied 46th).
| Year | Times 21 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | tied 31st | 86 |
| 2025 | 16 | tied 16th | 104 |
| 2024 | 15 | tied 19th | 105 |
| 2023 | 12 | tied 32nd | 104 |
| 2022 | 13 | tied 30th | 104 |
| 2021 | 16 | tied 16th | 105 |
| 2020 | 20 | tied 5th | 104 |
| 2019 | 14 | tied 12th | 86 |
| 2018 | 4 | tied 43rd | 52 |
| 2017 | 5 | tied 35th | 52 |
| 2016 | 8 | tied 18th | 53 |
| 2015 | 8 | tied 15th | 52 |
| 2014 | 3 | tied 47th | 52 |
| 2013 | 7 | tied 23rd | 52 |
| 2012 | 3 | tied 46th | 52 |
| 2011 | 5 | tied 37th | 52 |
| 2010 | 5 | tied 36th | 53 |
| 2009 | 0 | tied 46th | 14 |
When was 21 last drawn?
Number 21 was last drawn on Fri, Oct 23, 2026 (1 draw ago); the winning numbers that night were 8, 21, 23, 28, 30, 39, 47, Bonus 17. All Lotto Max results for 2026.
The draws before that with 21: Aug 18, 2026; Jul 28, 2026; Jul 10, 2026; Jun 19, 2026; May 5, 2026.
21 as the Bonus number
As the Bonus number, 21 has come up 9 times in 779 draws since May 14, 2019 — 48th of 50, most recently on May 8, 2026.
21 by draw day
Across the full record, 21 has come up 51 times in 390 Tuesday draws and 113 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 21 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 21 drawn in Lotto Max?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/canada/lotto-max/number/21. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.