How often is 8 drawn in EuroMillions?
Since September 27, 2016, when EuroMillions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–50), number 8 has been drawn 106 times in 1,053 draws — tied for 24th most often of 50; across all 1,993 draws since February 13, 2004 it has come up 193 times, tied 34th of 50.
Data: 1,993 draws, February 13, 2004 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 0.7 more than the 105.3 a number would average from the matrix alone (under 1% above).
How long has 8 gone without being drawn?
The longest 8 has gone without being drawn is 57 draws, between its appearances on May 28, 2013 and December 17, 2013. Its current gap is 7 draws, shorter than its average gap of 9.3 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in EuroMillions: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 2 consecutive draws on record, from June 17, 2005 to June 24, 2005. Its first appearance in the record was on June 11, 2004.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 8?
Since September 27, 2016, 8 has been drawn alongside 42 more often than with any other number (17 times), followed by 5 (14), 10 (14), 24 (13), 44 (13). The fewest: 36 (1), 6 (3), 12 (3), 21 (3), 37 (4).
8 in EuroMillions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2006, drawn 8 times in 52 draws (tied 4th that year); its quietest was 2021, 4 times in 105 draws (50th).
| Year | Times 8 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | tied 8th | 86 |
| 2025 | 16 | tied 3rd | 104 |
| 2024 | 12 | tied 13th | 105 |
| 2023 | 12 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2022 | 7 | tied 39th | 104 |
| 2021 | 4 | 50th | 105 |
| 2020 | 10 | tied 27th | 104 |
| 2019 | 11 | tied 20th | 105 |
| 2018 | 13 | tied 8th | 104 |
| 2017 | 9 | tied 36th | 104 |
| 2016 | 8 | tied 37th | 105 |
| 2015 | 13 | tied 8th | 104 |
| 2014 | 10 | tied 27th | 104 |
| 2013 | 7 | tied 45th | 105 |
| 2012 | 8 | tied 37th | 104 |
| 2011 | 4 | tied 48th | 86 |
| 2010 | 4 | tied 33rd | 53 |
| 2009 | 5 | tied 22nd | 52 |
| 2008 | 6 | tied 13th | 52 |
| 2007 | 4 | tied 35th | 52 |
| 2006 | 8 | tied 4th | 52 |
| 2005 | 7 | tied 11th | 52 |
| 2004 | 4 | tied 26th | 47 |
When was 8 last drawn?
Number 8 was last drawn on Fri, Oct 2, 2026 (7 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 7, 8, 10, 22, 35, Lucky Stars 2 and 10. All EuroMillions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 8: Sep 18, 2026; Aug 25, 2026; Jul 24, 2026; Jul 21, 2026; Jun 30, 2026.
8 as a Lucky Star
As a Lucky Star (drawn from a separate 1–12 pool, two per draw), 8 has come up 176 times in 1,053 draws since September 27, 2016 — tied 5th of 12, most recently on October 6, 2026.
8 by draw day
Across the full record, 8 has come up 78 times in 808 Tuesday draws and 115 times in 1,185 Friday draws.
These are counts of past EuroMillions draws. Every draw is independent and random: no number is “due”, and none of these figures changes the chance of 8 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 8 drawn in EuroMillions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/europe/euromillions/number/8. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.