How often is 46 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 46 has been drawn 74 times in 939 draws — tied for 12th most often of 70; across all 2,433 draws since May 17, 2002 it has come up 218 times, 6th of 52.
Data: 2,433 draws, May 17, 2002 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 6.9 more than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (10% above).
How long has 46 gone without being drawn?
The longest 46 has gone without being drawn is 67 draws, between its appearances on August 27, 2004 and April 22, 2005. Its current gap is 1 draw, shorter 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 September 9, 2003 to September 16, 2003. Its first appearance in the record was on May 31, 2002.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 46?
Since October 31, 2017, 46 has been drawn alongside 20 more often than with any other number (10 times), followed by 17 (9), 6 (8), 37 (8), 69 (8). The fewest: 27 (1), 50 (1), 64 (1), 15 (2), 16 (2).
46 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2007, drawn 17 times in 104 draws (1st that year); its quietest was 2015, 3 times in 74 draws (tied 55th).
| Year | Times 46 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | tied 54th | 86 |
| 2025 | 6 | tied 44th | 104 |
| 2024 | 7 | tied 34th | 105 |
| 2023 | 11 | tied 5th | 104 |
| 2022 | 10 | tied 10th | 104 |
| 2021 | 8 | tied 25th | 105 |
| 2020 | 10 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2019 | 6 | tied 42nd | 105 |
| 2018 | 11 | tied 5th | 104 |
| 2017 | 3 | tied 50th | 74 |
| 2016 | 9 | tied 3rd | 75 |
| 2015 | 3 | tied 55th | 74 |
| 2014 | 10 | tied 5th | 80 |
| 2013 | 7 | tied 37th | 100 |
| 2012 | 12 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2011 | 10 | tied 18th | 104 |
| 2010 | 7 | tied 41st | 105 |
| 2009 | 9 | tied 28th | 104 |
| 2008 | 10 | tied 18th | 105 |
| 2007 | 17 | 1st | 104 |
| 2006 | 12 | tied 7th | 104 |
| 2005 | 9 | tied 21st | 104 |
| 2004 | 7 | tied 42nd | 105 |
| 2003 | 14 | tied 5th | 104 |
| 2002 | 6 | tied 24th | 66 |
When was 46 last drawn?
Number 46 was last drawn on Fri, Oct 23, 2026 (1 draw ago); the winning numbers that night were 3, 7, 46, 49, 51, Mega Ball 5. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 46: Aug 14, 2026; Aug 11, 2026; Jul 10, 2026; Dec 16, 2025; Nov 11, 2025.
46 by draw day
Across the full record, 46 has come up 88 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 130 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 46 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 46 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/46. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.