How often is 43 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 43 has been drawn 111 times in 779 draws — tied for 20th most often of 50; across all 1,282 draws since September 25, 2009 it has come up 177 times, tied 29th of 49.
Data: 1,282 draws, September 25, 2009 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 2.2 more than the 108.8 a number would average from the matrix alone (2% above).
How long has 43 gone without being drawn?
The longest 43 has gone without being drawn is 27 draws, between its appearances on August 31, 2012 and March 15, 2013. Its current gap is 3 draws, shorter than its average gap of 6.2 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in Lotto Max: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 4 consecutive draws on record, from December 23, 2025 to January 2, 2026. Its first appearance in the record was on November 27, 2009.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 43?
Since May 14, 2019, 43 has been drawn alongside 6 and 38 20 times each, more than with any other number, followed by 9 (19), 21 (19), 2 (18). The fewest: 20 (6), 17 (7), 16 (8), 27 (8), 29 (8).
43 in Lotto Max, year by year
Its busiest year was 2026, drawn 19 times in 86 draws (1st that year); its quietest was 2015, 5 times in 52 draws (tied 38th).
| Year | Times 43 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 1st | 86 |
| 2025 | 17 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2024 | 13 | tied 33rd | 105 |
| 2023 | 10 | tied 43rd | 104 |
| 2022 | 14 | tied 24th | 104 |
| 2021 | 16 | tied 16th | 105 |
| 2020 | 10 | tied 44th | 104 |
| 2019 | 14 | tied 12th | 86 |
| 2018 | 6 | tied 33rd | 52 |
| 2017 | 7 | tied 26th | 52 |
| 2016 | 6 | tied 33rd | 53 |
| 2015 | 5 | tied 38th | 52 |
| 2014 | 8 | tied 16th | 52 |
| 2013 | 9 | tied 10th | 52 |
| 2012 | 8 | tied 14th | 52 |
| 2011 | 6 | tied 31st | 52 |
| 2010 | 8 | tied 18th | 53 |
| 2009 | 1 | tied 30th | 14 |
When was 43 last drawn?
Number 43 was last drawn on Fri, Oct 16, 2026 (3 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 1, 11, 13, 36, 41, 43, 51, Bonus 52. All Lotto Max results for 2026.
The draws before that with 43: Sep 29, 2026; Sep 25, 2026; Sep 8, 2026; Aug 18, 2026; Aug 11, 2026.
43 as the Bonus number
As the Bonus number, 43 has come up 18 times in 779 draws since May 14, 2019 — tied 13th of 50, most recently on August 25, 2026.
43 by draw day
Across the full record, 43 has come up 60 times in 390 Tuesday draws and 117 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 43 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 43 drawn in Lotto Max?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/canada/lotto-max/number/43. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.