How often is 29 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 29 has been drawn 69 times in 939 draws — tied for 27th most often of 70; across all 2,433 draws since May 17, 2002 it has come up 208 times, 14th of 52.
Data: 2,433 draws, May 17, 2002 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 1.9 more than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (3% above).
How long has 29 gone without being drawn?
The longest 29 has gone without being drawn is 95 draws, between its appearances on August 1, 2025 and July 3, 2026. Its current gap is 17 draws, longer than its average gap of 10.7 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in Mega Millions: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 2 consecutive draws on record, from July 5, 2002 to July 9, 2002. Its first appearance in the record was on May 28, 2002.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 29?
Since October 31, 2017, 29 has been drawn alongside 66 more often than with any other number (8 times), followed by 3 (7), 7 (7), 38 (7), 9 (6). 15 and 51 have never been drawn alongside 29 in that period.
29 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2014, drawn 13 times in 80 draws (1st that year); its quietest was 2026, twice in 86 draws (tied 68th).
| Year | Times 29 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | tied 68th | 86 |
| 2025 | 5 | tied 52nd | 104 |
| 2024 | 8 | tied 20th | 105 |
| 2023 | 15 | 1st | 104 |
| 2022 | 9 | tied 17th | 104 |
| 2021 | 5 | tied 57th | 105 |
| 2020 | 8 | tied 24th | 104 |
| 2019 | 8 | tied 24th | 105 |
| 2018 | 9 | tied 17th | 104 |
| 2017 | 3 | tied 50th | 74 |
| 2016 | 6 | tied 20th | 75 |
| 2015 | 7 | tied 13th | 74 |
| 2014 | 13 | 1st | 80 |
| 2013 | 3 | tied 55th | 100 |
| 2012 | 10 | tied 20th | 104 |
| 2011 | 13 | tied 4th | 104 |
| 2010 | 9 | tied 28th | 105 |
| 2009 | 11 | tied 13th | 104 |
| 2008 | 9 | tied 25th | 105 |
| 2007 | 7 | tied 42nd | 104 |
| 2006 | 11 | tied 13th | 104 |
| 2005 | 7 | tied 42nd | 104 |
| 2004 | 13 | tied 9th | 105 |
| 2003 | 10 | tied 22nd | 104 |
| 2002 | 7 | tied 13th | 66 |
When was 29 last drawn?
Number 29 was last drawn on Fri, Aug 28, 2026 (17 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 8, 17, 29, 42, 55, Mega Ball 2. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 29: Jul 3, 2026; Aug 1, 2025; Jun 27, 2025; Jun 3, 2025; May 13, 2025.
29 by draw day
Across the full record, 29 has come up 108 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 100 times in 1,223 Friday draws.
These are counts of past Mega Millions draws. Every draw is independent and random: no number is “due”, and none of these figures changes the chance of 29 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 29 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/29. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.