How often is 26 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 26 has been drawn 112 times in 779 draws — tied for 18th most often of 50; across all 1,282 draws since September 25, 2009 it has come up 185 times, tied 16th of 49.
Data: 1,282 draws, September 25, 2009 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 3.2 more than the 108.8 a number would average from the matrix alone (3% above).
How long has 26 gone without being drawn?
The longest 26 has gone without being drawn is 32 draws, between its appearances on January 4, 2019 and July 2, 2019. It was drawn in the latest draw (October 27, 2026). 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 June 30, 2017 to July 14, 2017. Its first appearance in the record was on November 27, 2009.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 26?
Since May 14, 2019, 26 has been drawn alongside 28 and 36 21 times each, more than with any other number, followed by 35 (20), 39 (20), 14 (19). The fewest: 38 (8), 10 (9), 15 (9), 27 (9), 34 (9).
26 in Lotto Max, year by year
Its busiest year was 2016, drawn 13 times in 53 draws (1st that year); its quietest was 2015, 5 times in 52 draws (tied 38th).
| Year | Times 26 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | tied 31st | 86 |
| 2025 | 12 | tied 36th | 104 |
| 2024 | 14 | tied 27th | 105 |
| 2023 | 18 | tied 12th | 104 |
| 2022 | 19 | tied 5th | 104 |
| 2021 | 17 | tied 13th | 105 |
| 2020 | 12 | tied 34th | 104 |
| 2019 | 11 | tied 28th | 86 |
| 2018 | 6 | tied 33rd | 52 |
| 2017 | 11 | tied 5th | 52 |
| 2016 | 13 | 1st | 53 |
| 2015 | 5 | tied 38th | 52 |
| 2014 | 6 | tied 25th | 52 |
| 2013 | 6 | tied 29th | 52 |
| 2012 | 8 | tied 14th | 52 |
| 2011 | 7 | tied 24th | 52 |
| 2010 | 9 | tied 15th | 53 |
| 2009 | 1 | tied 30th | 14 |
When was 26 last drawn?
Number 26 was last drawn on Tue, Oct 27, 2026 (in the latest draw); the winning numbers that night were 1, 20, 24, 26, 33, 36, 50, Bonus 11. All Lotto Max results for 2026.
The draws before that with 26: Oct 20, 2026; Aug 18, 2026; Aug 11, 2026; May 5, 2026; Apr 24, 2026.
26 as the Bonus number
As the Bonus number, 26 has come up 17 times in 779 draws since May 14, 2019 — 17th of 50, most recently on October 2, 2026.
26 by draw day
Across the full record, 26 has come up 63 times in 390 Tuesday draws and 122 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 26 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 26 drawn in Lotto Max?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/canada/lotto-max/number/26. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.