How often is 6 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 6 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 185 times, tied 16th 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 6 gone without being drawn?
The longest 6 has gone without being drawn is 45 draws, between its appearances on April 4, 2023 and September 12, 2023. Its current gap is 5 draws, shorter than 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 4 consecutive draws on record, from August 9, 2013 to August 30, 2013. Its first appearance in the record was on October 30, 2009.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 6?
Since May 14, 2019, 6 has been drawn alongside 5, 30 and 43 20 times each, more than with any other number, followed by 23 (19), 28 (19). The fewest: 20 (5), 49 (6), 8 (8), 15 (9), 33 (9).
6 in Lotto Max, year by year
Its busiest year was 2013, drawn 12 times in 52 draws (tied 3rd that year); its quietest was 2017, 3 times in 52 draws (tied 46th).
| Year | Times 6 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 2nd | 86 |
| 2025 | 13 | tied 32nd | 104 |
| 2024 | 20 | tied 2nd | 105 |
| 2023 | 10 | tied 43rd | 104 |
| 2022 | 15 | tied 22nd | 104 |
| 2021 | 13 | tied 32nd | 105 |
| 2020 | 13 | tied 27th | 104 |
| 2019 | 13 | tied 16th | 86 |
| 2018 | 4 | tied 43rd | 52 |
| 2017 | 3 | tied 46th | 52 |
| 2016 | 8 | tied 18th | 53 |
| 2015 | 5 | tied 38th | 52 |
| 2014 | 11 | tied 7th | 52 |
| 2013 | 12 | tied 3rd | 52 |
| 2012 | 10 | tied 7th | 52 |
| 2011 | 8 | tied 17th | 52 |
| 2010 | 7 | tied 22nd | 53 |
| 2009 | 2 | tied 16th | 14 |
When was 6 last drawn?
Number 6 was last drawn on Fri, Oct 9, 2026 (5 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 6, 10, 19, 25, 29, 39, 50, Bonus 36. All Lotto Max results for 2026.
The draws before that with 6: Sep 29, 2026; Sep 18, 2026; Aug 7, 2026; Jun 30, 2026; Jun 26, 2026.
6 as the Bonus number
As the Bonus number, 6 has come up 8 times in 779 draws since May 14, 2019 — tied 49th of 50, most recently on April 24, 2026.
6 by draw day
Across the full record, 6 has come up 59 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 6 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 6 drawn in Lotto Max?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/canada/lotto-max/number/6. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.