How often is 33 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 33 has been drawn 70 times in 939 draws — the 26th most often of 70; across all 2,433 draws since May 17, 2002 it has come up 191 times, tied 39th of 52.
Data: 2,433 draws, May 17, 2002 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 2.9 more than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (4% above).
How long has 33 gone without being drawn?
The longest 33 has gone without being drawn is 55 draws, between its appearances on January 23, 2004 and August 6, 2004. Its current gap is 2 draws, shorter than its average gap of 11.8 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in Mega Millions: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 3 consecutive draws on record, from November 15, 2011 to November 22, 2011.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 33?
Since October 31, 2017, 33 has been drawn alongside 30 more often than with any other number (8 times), followed by 28 (7), 68 (7), 11 (6), 17 (6). The fewest: 9 (1), 34 (1), 1 (2), 5 (2), 6 (2).
33 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2017, drawn 13 times in 74 draws (1st that year); its quietest was 2004, 4 times in 105 draws (tied 51st).
| Year | Times 33 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | tied 41st | 86 |
| 2025 | 9 | tied 17th | 104 |
| 2024 | 10 | tied 8th | 105 |
| 2023 | 10 | tied 8th | 104 |
| 2022 | 6 | tied 42nd | 104 |
| 2021 | 4 | tied 62nd | 105 |
| 2020 | 10 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2019 | 6 | tied 42nd | 105 |
| 2018 | 9 | tied 17th | 104 |
| 2017 | 13 | 1st | 74 |
| 2016 | 8 | tied 8th | 75 |
| 2015 | 6 | tied 16th | 74 |
| 2014 | 5 | tied 35th | 80 |
| 2013 | 4 | tied 51st | 100 |
| 2012 | 8 | tied 33rd | 104 |
| 2011 | 13 | tied 4th | 104 |
| 2010 | 7 | tied 41st | 105 |
| 2009 | 9 | tied 28th | 104 |
| 2008 | 8 | tied 36th | 105 |
| 2007 | 12 | tied 7th | 104 |
| 2006 | 6 | tied 48th | 104 |
| 2005 | 6 | tied 48th | 104 |
| 2004 | 4 | tied 51st | 105 |
| 2003 | 8 | tied 38th | 104 |
| 2002 | 5 | tied 35th | 66 |
When was 33 last drawn?
Number 33 was last drawn on Tue, Oct 20, 2026 (2 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 13, 28, 33, 35, 48, Mega Ball 3. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 33: Sep 11, 2026; Jun 26, 2026; Apr 7, 2026; Jan 16, 2026; Oct 28, 2025.
33 by draw day
Across the full record, 33 has come up 90 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 101 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 33 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 33 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/33. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.