How often is 46 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 46 has been drawn 121 times in 779 draws — tied for 3rd 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 12.2 more than the 108.8 a number would average from the matrix alone (11% above).
How long has 46 gone without being drawn?
The longest 46 has gone without being drawn is 41 draws, between its appearances on July 12, 2013 and May 2, 2014. Its current gap is 6 draws, about the same as its average gap of 5.9 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 August 16, 2019 to August 23, 2019.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 46?
Since May 14, 2019, 46 has been drawn alongside 22 more often than with any other number (30 times), followed by 50 (21), 19 (20), 34 (20), 37 (20). The fewest: 16 (6), 23 (8), 45 (8), 1 (9), 42 (9).
46 in Lotto Max, year by year
Its busiest year was 2015, drawn 15 times in 52 draws (1st that year); its quietest was 2018, 3 times in 52 draws (49th).
| Year | Times 46 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | tied 44th | 86 |
| 2025 | 17 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2024 | 16 | tied 15th | 105 |
| 2023 | 16 | tied 16th | 104 |
| 2022 | 21 | 1st | 104 |
| 2021 | 12 | tied 35th | 105 |
| 2020 | 22 | tied 2nd | 104 |
| 2019 | 10 | tied 36th | 86 |
| 2018 | 3 | 49th | 52 |
| 2017 | 8 | tied 17th | 52 |
| 2016 | 6 | tied 33rd | 53 |
| 2015 | 15 | 1st | 52 |
| 2014 | 6 | tied 25th | 52 |
| 2013 | 6 | tied 29th | 52 |
| 2012 | 8 | tied 14th | 52 |
| 2011 | 5 | tied 37th | 52 |
| 2010 | 4 | tied 45th | 53 |
| 2009 | 2 | tied 16th | 14 |
When was 46 last drawn?
Number 46 was last drawn on Tue, Oct 6, 2026 (6 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 11, 12, 22, 31, 32, 46, 50, Bonus 7. All Lotto Max results for 2026.
The draws before that with 46: Aug 14, 2026; Aug 4, 2026; Jul 10, 2026; Jun 9, 2026; Mar 31, 2026.
46 as the Bonus number
As the Bonus number, 46 has come up 13 times in 779 draws since May 14, 2019 — tied 34th of 50, most recently on January 9, 2026.
46 by draw day
Across the full record, 46 has come up 56 times in 390 Tuesday draws and 129 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 46 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 46 drawn in Lotto Max?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/canada/lotto-max/number/46. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.