How often is 38 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 38 has been drawn 77 times in 939 draws — tied for 7th most often of 70; across all 2,433 draws since May 17, 2002 it has come up 214 times, tied 7th of 52.
Data: 2,433 draws, May 17, 2002 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 9.9 more than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (15% above).
How long has 38 gone without being drawn?
The longest 38 has gone without being drawn is 54 draws, between its appearances on August 27, 2013 and April 18, 2014. Its current gap is 20 draws, longer than its average gap of 10.2 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 October 13, 2015 to October 20, 2015. Its first appearance in the record was on July 12, 2002.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 38?
Since October 31, 2017, 38 has been drawn alongside 11 and 62 9 times each, more than with any other number, followed by 14 (8), 18 (8), 30 (8). The fewest: 36 (1), 68 (1), 17 (2), 20 (2), 31 (2).
38 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2022, drawn 16 times in 104 draws (1st that year); its quietest was 2002, 3 times in 66 draws (49th).
| Year | Times 38 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | tied 30th | 86 |
| 2025 | 9 | tied 17th | 104 |
| 2024 | 7 | tied 34th | 105 |
| 2023 | 6 | tied 46th | 104 |
| 2022 | 16 | 1st | 104 |
| 2021 | 8 | tied 25th | 105 |
| 2020 | 5 | tied 56th | 104 |
| 2019 | 9 | tied 17th | 105 |
| 2018 | 9 | tied 17th | 104 |
| 2017 | 7 | tied 14th | 74 |
| 2016 | 7 | tied 16th | 75 |
| 2015 | 9 | tied 6th | 74 |
| 2014 | 5 | tied 35th | 80 |
| 2013 | 8 | tied 27th | 100 |
| 2012 | 12 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2011 | 11 | tied 12th | 104 |
| 2010 | 11 | tied 16th | 105 |
| 2009 | 9 | tied 28th | 104 |
| 2008 | 8 | tied 36th | 105 |
| 2007 | 10 | tied 17th | 104 |
| 2006 | 10 | tied 19th | 104 |
| 2005 | 8 | tied 34th | 104 |
| 2004 | 14 | tied 7th | 105 |
| 2003 | 7 | tied 42nd | 104 |
| 2002 | 3 | 49th | 66 |
When was 38 last drawn?
Number 38 was last drawn on Tue, Aug 18, 2026 (20 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 5, 19, 30, 38, 59, Mega Ball 12. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 38: Jun 9, 2026; Apr 17, 2026; Mar 17, 2026; Mar 6, 2026; Jan 27, 2026.
38 by draw day
Across the full record, 38 has come up 109 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 105 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 38 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 38 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/38. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.