How often is 40 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 40 has been drawn 73 times in 939 draws — tied for 15th most often of 70; across all 2,433 draws since May 17, 2002 it has come up 202 times, 20th of 52.
Data: 2,433 draws, May 17, 2002 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 5.9 more than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (9% above).
How long has 40 gone without being drawn?
The longest 40 has gone without being drawn is 80 draws, between its appearances on March 5, 2004 and December 14, 2004. Its current gap is 4 draws, shorter than its average gap of 11.0 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 April 25, 2025 to May 2, 2025. Its first appearance in the record was on August 6, 2002.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 40?
Since October 31, 2017, 40 has been drawn alongside 17 more often than with any other number (9 times), followed by 14 (8), 16 (8), 64 (8), 1 (7). 5 has never been drawn alongside 40 in that period.
40 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2003, drawn 14 times in 104 draws (tied 5th that year); its quietest was 2020, 3 times in 104 draws (tied 68th).
| Year | Times 40 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | tied 6th | 86 |
| 2025 | 10 | tied 12th | 104 |
| 2024 | 6 | tied 48th | 105 |
| 2023 | 9 | tied 13th | 104 |
| 2022 | 10 | tied 10th | 104 |
| 2021 | 10 | tied 7th | 105 |
| 2020 | 3 | tied 68th | 104 |
| 2019 | 9 | tied 17th | 105 |
| 2018 | 6 | tied 43rd | 104 |
| 2017 | 3 | tied 50th | 74 |
| 2016 | 6 | tied 20th | 75 |
| 2015 | 5 | tied 31st | 74 |
| 2014 | 6 | tied 25th | 80 |
| 2013 | 8 | tied 27th | 100 |
| 2012 | 11 | tied 12th | 104 |
| 2011 | 7 | tied 43rd | 104 |
| 2010 | 9 | tied 28th | 105 |
| 2009 | 8 | tied 37th | 104 |
| 2008 | 9 | tied 25th | 105 |
| 2007 | 12 | tied 7th | 104 |
| 2006 | 10 | tied 19th | 104 |
| 2005 | 13 | 6th | 104 |
| 2004 | 4 | tied 51st | 105 |
| 2003 | 14 | tied 5th | 104 |
| 2002 | 5 | tied 35th | 66 |
When was 40 last drawn?
Number 40 was last drawn on Tue, Oct 13, 2026 (4 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 11, 12, 15, 40, 66, Mega Ball 17. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 40: Oct 2, 2026; Jun 9, 2026; May 12, 2026; Apr 24, 2026; Mar 13, 2026.
40 by draw day
Across the full record, 40 has come up 87 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 115 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 40 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 40 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/40. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.