How often is 38 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 38 has been drawn 119 times in 779 draws — the 7th most often of 50; across all 1,282 draws since September 25, 2009 it has come up 193 times, tied 9th of 49.
Data: 1,282 draws, September 25, 2009 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 10.2 more than the 108.8 a number would average from the matrix alone (9% above).
How long has 38 gone without being drawn?
The longest 38 has gone without being drawn is 28 draws, between its appearances on December 1, 2017 and June 22, 2018. Its current gap is 9 draws, longer than its average gap of 5.6 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 May 12, 2017 to May 26, 2017.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 38?
Since May 14, 2019, 38 has been drawn alongside 30 more often than with any other number (21 times), followed by 39 (20), 43 (20), 40 (19), 21 (18). The fewest: 24 (8), 26 (8), 10 (9), 22 (9), 42 (10).
38 in Lotto Max, year by year
Its busiest year was 2017, drawn 15 times in 52 draws (1st that year); its quietest was 2018, 4 times in 52 draws (tied 43rd).
| Year | Times 38 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | tied 20th | 86 |
| 2025 | 17 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2024 | 15 | tied 19th | 105 |
| 2023 | 12 | tied 32nd | 104 |
| 2022 | 13 | tied 30th | 104 |
| 2021 | 23 | 1st | 105 |
| 2020 | 16 | tied 15th | 104 |
| 2019 | 13 | tied 16th | 86 |
| 2018 | 4 | tied 43rd | 52 |
| 2017 | 15 | 1st | 52 |
| 2016 | 5 | tied 38th | 53 |
| 2015 | 9 | tied 8th | 52 |
| 2014 | 13 | tied 2nd | 52 |
| 2013 | 6 | tied 29th | 52 |
| 2012 | 5 | tied 39th | 52 |
| 2011 | 6 | tied 31st | 52 |
| 2010 | 5 | tied 36th | 53 |
| 2009 | 4 | tied 2nd | 14 |
When was 38 last drawn?
Number 38 was last drawn on Fri, Sep 25, 2026 (9 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 8, 24, 38, 41, 43, 50, 52, Bonus 7. All Lotto Max results for 2026.
The draws before that with 38: Sep 15, 2026; Sep 11, 2026; Jul 28, 2026; Jul 21, 2026; Jul 7, 2026.
38 as the Bonus number
As the Bonus number, 38 has come up 20 times in 779 draws since May 14, 2019 — tied 6th of 50, most recently on October 20, 2026.
38 by draw day
Across the full record, 38 has come up 67 times in 390 Tuesday draws and 126 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 38 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 38 drawn in Lotto Max?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/canada/lotto-max/number/38. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.