How often is 53 drawn in UK Lotto (United Kingdom)?
Since October 10, 2015, when UK Lotto’s current rules took effect (6 numbers from 1–59), number 53 has been drawn 113 times in 1,146 draws — tied for 37th most often of 59; it wasn’t in the 1–49 pool when the record began in 1994, so it has no full-history rank.
Data: 3,211 draws, November 19, 1994 – October 24, 2026; updated October 24, 2026.
That is 3.5 fewer than the 116.5 a number would average from the matrix alone (3% below).
How long has 53 gone without being drawn?
The longest 53 has gone without being drawn is 43 draws, between its appearances on October 23, 2019 and March 25, 2020. Its current gap is 4 draws, shorter than its average gap of 9.2 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in UK Lotto: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 4 consecutive draws on record, from September 30, 2026 to October 10, 2026. Its first appearance in the record was on October 10, 2015.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 53?
Since October 10, 2015, 53 has been drawn alongside 14 more often than with any other number (15 times), followed by 3 (14), 22 (14), 29 (14), 5 (13). The fewest: 44 (5), 55 (5), 20 (6), 21 (6), 31 (6).
53 in UK Lotto, year by year
Its busiest year was 2026, drawn 12 times in 78 draws (4th that year); its quietest was 2016, 6 times in 105 draws (tied 55th).
| Year | Times 53 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 4th | 78 |
| 2025 | 7 | tied 49th | 105 |
| 2024 | 12 | tied 14th | 104 |
| 2023 | 12 | tied 20th | 104 |
| 2022 | 14 | tied 7th | 105 |
| 2021 | 7 | tied 45th | 104 |
| 2020 | 8 | tied 45th | 105 |
| 2019 | 13 | tied 13th | 104 |
| 2018 | 9 | tied 41st | 104 |
| 2017 | 9 | tied 36th | 104 |
| 2016 | 6 | tied 55th | 105 |
| 2015 | 4 | tied 51st | 104 |
When was 53 last drawn?
Number 53 was last drawn on Sat, Oct 10, 2026 (4 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 12, 29, 35, 46, 52, 53, Bonus Ball 21. All UK Lotto results for 2026.
The draws before that with 53: Oct 7, 2026; Oct 3, 2026; Sep 30, 2026; Aug 8, 2026; Jul 22, 2026.
53 as the Bonus Ball
As the Bonus Ball, 53 has come up 19 times in 1,146 draws since October 10, 2015 — tied 25th of 59, most recently on October 11, 2025.
53 by draw day
Across the full record, 53 has come up 66 times in 1,546 Wednesday draws and 47 times in 1,661 Saturday draws.
These are counts of past UK Lotto draws. Every draw is independent and random: no number is “due”, and none of these figures changes the chance of 53 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 53 drawn in UK Lotto (United Kingdom)?," updated October 24, 2026, https://lottizen.com/europe/uk-lotto/number/53. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.