How often is 44 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 44 has been drawn 66 times in 939 draws — tied for 35th 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 1.1 fewer than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (2% below).
How long has 44 gone without being drawn?
The longest 44 has gone without being drawn is 75 draws, between its appearances on October 15, 2024 and July 8, 2025. Its current gap is 27 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 May 21, 2002 to May 24, 2002. Its first appearance in the record was on May 21, 2002.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 44?
Since October 31, 2017, 44 has been drawn alongside 3 and 34 8 times each, more than with any other number, followed by 6 (7), 11 (7), 43 (7). The fewest: 9 (1), 13 (1), 15 (1), 17 (1), 32 (1).
44 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2002, drawn 10 times in 66 draws (tied 4th that year); its quietest was 2014, twice in 80 draws (tied 67th).
| Year | Times 44 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | tied 54th | 86 |
| 2025 | 4 | tied 59th | 104 |
| 2024 | 8 | tied 20th | 105 |
| 2023 | 7 | tied 31st | 104 |
| 2022 | 7 | tied 35th | 104 |
| 2021 | 8 | tied 25th | 105 |
| 2020 | 12 | tied 1st | 104 |
| 2019 | 8 | tied 24th | 105 |
| 2018 | 7 | tied 30th | 104 |
| 2017 | 3 | tied 50th | 74 |
| 2016 | 8 | tied 8th | 75 |
| 2015 | 8 | tied 9th | 74 |
| 2014 | 2 | tied 67th | 80 |
| 2013 | 11 | tied 10th | 100 |
| 2012 | 7 | tied 38th | 104 |
| 2011 | 7 | tied 43rd | 104 |
| 2010 | 8 | tied 35th | 105 |
| 2009 | 10 | tied 18th | 104 |
| 2008 | 13 | tied 5th | 105 |
| 2007 | 10 | tied 17th | 104 |
| 2006 | 8 | tied 35th | 104 |
| 2005 | 8 | tied 34th | 104 |
| 2004 | 10 | tied 20th | 105 |
| 2003 | 9 | tied 28th | 104 |
| 2002 | 10 | tied 4th | 66 |
When was 44 last drawn?
Number 44 was last drawn on Fri, Jul 24, 2026 (27 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 2, 5, 42, 44, 60, Mega Ball 1. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 44: Jul 10, 2026; Apr 17, 2026; Feb 17, 2026; Dec 5, 2025; Aug 29, 2025.
44 by draw day
Across the full record, 44 has come up 93 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 104 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 44 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 44 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/44. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.