How often is 4 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 4 has been drawn 114 times in 779 draws — tied for 13th most often of 50; across all 1,282 draws since September 25, 2009 it has come up 168 times, tied 41st of 49.
Data: 1,282 draws, September 25, 2009 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 5.2 more than the 108.8 a number would average from the matrix alone (5% above).
How long has 4 gone without being drawn?
The longest 4 has gone without being drawn is 30 draws, between its appearances on May 3, 2013 and December 6, 2013. Its current gap is 7 draws, about the same as its average gap of 6.6 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in Lotto Max: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 2 consecutive draws on record, from October 16, 2009 to October 23, 2009. Its first appearance in the record was on October 16, 2009.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 4?
Since May 14, 2019, 4 has been drawn alongside 44 more often than with any other number (24 times), followed by 15 (19), 24 (19), 28 (18), 25 (17). The fewest: 11 (9), 13 (9), 47 (9), 37 (10), 39 (10).
4 in Lotto Max, year by year
Its busiest year was 2024, drawn 18 times in 105 draws (tied 8th that year); its quietest was 2013, twice in 52 draws (49th).
| Year | Times 4 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | tied 28th | 86 |
| 2025 | 16 | tied 16th | 104 |
| 2024 | 18 | tied 8th | 105 |
| 2023 | 16 | tied 16th | 104 |
| 2022 | 12 | tied 37th | 104 |
| 2021 | 12 | tied 35th | 105 |
| 2020 | 17 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2019 | 12 | tied 23rd | 86 |
| 2018 | 4 | tied 43rd | 52 |
| 2017 | 6 | tied 30th | 52 |
| 2016 | 5 | tied 38th | 53 |
| 2015 | 7 | tied 24th | 52 |
| 2014 | 7 | tied 18th | 52 |
| 2013 | 2 | 49th | 52 |
| 2012 | 5 | tied 39th | 52 |
| 2011 | 8 | tied 17th | 52 |
| 2010 | 7 | tied 22nd | 53 |
| 2009 | 3 | tied 8th | 14 |
When was 4 last drawn?
Number 4 was last drawn on Fri, Oct 2, 2026 (7 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 2, 4, 20, 23, 25, 41, 47, Bonus 26. All Lotto Max results for 2026.
The draws before that with 4: Aug 21, 2026; Aug 18, 2026; Jun 23, 2026; May 26, 2026; May 5, 2026.
4 as the Bonus number
As the Bonus number, 4 has come up 15 times in 779 draws since May 14, 2019 — tied 24th of 50, most recently on April 7, 2026.
4 by draw day
Across the full record, 4 has come up 57 times in 390 Tuesday draws and 111 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 4 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 4 drawn in Lotto Max?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/canada/lotto-max/number/4. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.