How often is 18 drawn in Québec Max?
Since May 14, 2019, when Québec Max’s current rules took effect (7 numbers from 1–50; 1–52 since April 14, 2026), number 18 has been drawn 103 times in 779 draws — tied for 34th most often of 50; across all 1,122 draws since October 19, 2012 it has come up 156 times, tied 28th of 49.
Data: 1,122 draws, October 19, 2012 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 5.8 fewer than the 108.8 a number would average from the matrix alone (5% below).
How long has 18 gone without being drawn?
The longest 18 has gone without being drawn is 39 draws, between its appearances on January 3, 2023 and May 23, 2023. Its current gap is 4 draws, shorter than its average gap of 6.2 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in Québec Max: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 3 consecutive draws on record, from May 12, 2020 to May 19, 2020. Its first appearance in the record was on October 26, 2012.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 18?
Since May 14, 2019, 18 has been drawn alongside 16, 30 and 44 21 times each, more than with any other number, followed by 49 (19), 1 (18). The fewest: 7 (6), 12 (7), 31 (7), 5 (9), 24 (9).
18 in Québec Max, year by year
Its busiest year was 2014, drawn 10 times in 52 draws (tied 8th that year); its quietest was 2016, 4 times in 53 draws (tied 43rd).
| Year | Times 18 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | tied 28th | 86 |
| 2025 | 15 | tied 18th | 104 |
| 2024 | 10 | tied 44th | 105 |
| 2023 | 17 | tied 12th | 104 |
| 2022 | 13 | tied 30th | 104 |
| 2021 | 11 | tied 40th | 105 |
| 2020 | 12 | tied 33rd | 104 |
| 2019 | 16 | tied 4th | 86 |
| 2018 | 9 | tied 12th | 52 |
| 2017 | 10 | tied 6th | 52 |
| 2016 | 4 | tied 43rd | 53 |
| 2015 | 10 | tied 4th | 52 |
| 2014 | 10 | tied 8th | 52 |
| 2013 | 6 | tied 32nd | 52 |
| 2012 | 2 | tied 12th | 11 |
When was 18 last drawn?
Number 18 was last drawn on Tue, Oct 13, 2026 (4 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 1, 2, 18, 27, 37, 42, 44, Complementary 26. All Québec Max results for 2026.
The draws before that with 18: Oct 9, 2026; Sep 29, 2026; Sep 15, 2026; Jul 28, 2026; Jul 14, 2026.
18 as the Complementary
As the Complementary, 18 has come up 14 times in 779 draws since May 14, 2019 — tied 27th of 50, most recently on February 6, 2026.
18 by draw day
Across the full record, 18 has come up 50 times in 390 Tuesday draws and 106 times in 732 Friday draws.
These are counts of past Québec Max draws. Every draw is independent and random: no number is “due”, and none of these figures changes the chance of 18 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 18 drawn in Québec Max?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/canada/quebec-max/number/18. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.