How often is 40 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 40 has been drawn 114 times in 779 draws — tied for 17th most often of 50; across all 1,122 draws since October 19, 2012 it has come up 165 times, tied 13th of 49.
Data: 1,122 draws, October 19, 2012 – 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 40 gone without being drawn?
The longest 40 has gone without being drawn is 36 draws, between its appearances on January 6, 2026 and May 15, 2026. Its current gap is 3 draws, shorter than its average gap of 5.8 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 August 16, 2013 to August 30, 2013. Its first appearance in the record was on October 26, 2012.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 40?
Since May 14, 2019, 40 has been drawn alongside 35 more often than with any other number (23 times), followed by 4 (21), 21 (21), 22 (21), 33 (20). The fewest: 43 (8), 24 (9), 28 (9), 34 (9), 2 (10).
40 in Québec Max, year by year
Its busiest year was 2013, drawn 10 times in 52 draws (tied 6th that year); its quietest was 2018, twice in 52 draws (49th).
| Year | Times 40 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | tied 32nd | 86 |
| 2025 | 15 | tied 18th | 104 |
| 2024 | 16 | tied 14th | 105 |
| 2023 | 20 | tied 4th | 104 |
| 2022 | 17 | tied 13th | 104 |
| 2021 | 16 | tied 13th | 105 |
| 2020 | 12 | tied 33rd | 104 |
| 2019 | 11 | tied 30th | 86 |
| 2018 | 2 | 49th | 52 |
| 2017 | 10 | tied 6th | 52 |
| 2016 | 9 | tied 12th | 53 |
| 2015 | 8 | tied 17th | 52 |
| 2014 | 6 | tied 32nd | 52 |
| 2013 | 10 | tied 6th | 52 |
| 2012 | 3 | tied 5th | 11 |
When was 40 last drawn?
Number 40 was last drawn on Fri, Oct 16, 2026 (3 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 8, 16, 27, 32, 40, 43, 47, Complementary 5. All Québec Max results for 2026.
The draws before that with 40: Sep 29, 2026; Sep 18, 2026; Jul 28, 2026; Jul 14, 2026; Jul 7, 2026.
40 as the Complementary
As the Complementary, 40 has come up 14 times in 779 draws since May 14, 2019 — tied 27th of 50, most recently on January 27, 2026.
40 by draw day
Across the full record, 40 has come up 48 times in 390 Tuesday draws and 117 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 40 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 40 drawn in Québec Max?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/canada/quebec-max/number/40. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.