How often is 18 drawn in Western Max?
Since May 14, 2019, when Western Max’s current rules took effect (7 numbers from 1–50), number 18 has been drawn 108 times in 771 draws — tied for 21st most often of 50; across all 1,095 draws since March 1, 2013 it has come up 145 times, tied 39th of 49.
Data: 1,095 draws, March 1, 2013 – October 23, 2026; updated October 23, 2026.
That is 0.1 more than the 107.9 a number would average from the matrix alone (under 1% above).
How long has 18 gone without being drawn?
The longest 18 has gone without being drawn is 89 draws, between its appearances on October 7, 2016 and June 29, 2018. Its current gap is 6 draws, shorter than its average gap of 6.6 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in Western Max: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 3 consecutive draws on record, from January 5, 2024 to January 12, 2024.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 18?
Since May 14, 2019, 18 has been drawn alongside 16 more often than with any other number (20 times), followed by 12 (18), 23 (18), 43 (18), 5 (17). The fewest: 29 (3), 28 (8), 32 (8), 3 (9), 10 (10).
18 in Western Max, year by year
Its busiest year was 2014, drawn 14 times in 52 draws (tied 1st that year); its quietest was 2017, 0 times in 52 draws (49th).
| Year | Times 18 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | tied 24th | 85 |
| 2025 | 12 | tied 37th | 103 |
| 2024 | 12 | tied 36th | 103 |
| 2023 | 13 | tied 31st | 103 |
| 2022 | 14 | tied 23rd | 103 |
| 2021 | 22 | 2nd | 103 |
| 2020 | 12 | tied 39th | 104 |
| 2019 | 13 | tied 21st | 86 |
| 2018 | 3 | tied 46th | 52 |
| 2017 | 0 | 49th | 52 |
| 2016 | 5 | tied 37th | 52 |
| 2015 | 4 | tied 44th | 53 |
| 2014 | 14 | tied 1st | 52 |
| 2013 | 10 | tied 3rd | 44 |
When was 18 last drawn?
Number 18 was last drawn on Fri, Oct 2, 2026 (6 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 4, 7, 8, 16, 18, 23, 41, Bonus 21. All Western Max results for 2026.
The draws before that with 18: Sep 18, 2026; Sep 1, 2026; Aug 28, 2026; Aug 14, 2026; Jul 31, 2026.
18 as the Bonus number
As the Bonus number, 18 has come up 21 times in 771 draws since May 14, 2019 — 4th of 50, most recently on September 8, 2026.
18 by draw day
Across the full record, 18 has come up 51 times in 382 Tuesday draws and 94 times in 710 Friday draws.
These are counts of past Western 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 Western Max?," updated October 23, 2026, https://lottizen.com/canada/western-max/number/18. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.