How often is 30 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 30 has been drawn 72 times in 939 draws — tied for 19th most often of 70; across all 2,433 draws since May 17, 2002 it has come up 197 times, tied 24th of 52.
Data: 2,433 draws, May 17, 2002 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 4.9 more than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (7% above).
How long has 30 gone without being drawn?
The longest 30 has gone without being drawn is 74 draws, between its appearances on August 4, 2020 and April 23, 2021. Its current gap is 13 draws, longer than its average gap of 11.3 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 September 27, 2002 to October 1, 2002. Its first appearance in the record was on June 4, 2002.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 30?
Since October 31, 2017, 30 has been drawn alongside 66 more often than with any other number (9 times), followed by 33 (8), 38 (8), 42 (8), 7 (6). The fewest: 32 (1), 47 (1), 51 (1), 57 (1), 3 (2).
30 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2026, drawn 11 times in 86 draws (tied 1st that year); its quietest was 2014, twice in 80 draws (tied 67th).
| Year | Times 30 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | tied 1st | 86 |
| 2025 | 8 | tied 23rd | 104 |
| 2024 | 6 | tied 48th | 105 |
| 2023 | 9 | tied 13th | 104 |
| 2022 | 6 | tied 42nd | 104 |
| 2021 | 9 | tied 15th | 105 |
| 2020 | 4 | tied 62nd | 104 |
| 2019 | 9 | tied 17th | 105 |
| 2018 | 9 | tied 17th | 104 |
| 2017 | 8 | tied 8th | 74 |
| 2016 | 7 | tied 16th | 75 |
| 2015 | 6 | tied 16th | 74 |
| 2014 | 2 | tied 67th | 80 |
| 2013 | 11 | tied 10th | 100 |
| 2012 | 7 | tied 38th | 104 |
| 2011 | 8 | tied 32nd | 104 |
| 2010 | 6 | tied 47th | 105 |
| 2009 | 7 | tied 40th | 104 |
| 2008 | 13 | tied 5th | 105 |
| 2007 | 11 | tied 12th | 104 |
| 2006 | 8 | tied 35th | 104 |
| 2005 | 5 | tied 53rd | 104 |
| 2004 | 13 | tied 9th | 105 |
| 2003 | 9 | tied 28th | 104 |
| 2002 | 5 | tied 35th | 66 |
When was 30 last drawn?
Number 30 was last drawn on Fri, Sep 11, 2026 (13 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 3, 30, 33, 53, 62, Mega Ball 22. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 30: Sep 8, 2026; Aug 18, 2026; Aug 11, 2026; Jun 26, 2026; Jun 9, 2026.
30 by draw day
Across the full record, 30 has come up 95 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 102 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 30 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 30 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/30. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.