How often is 48 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 48 has been drawn 72 times in 939 draws — tied for 19th 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 4.9 more than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (7% above).
How long has 48 gone without being drawn?
The longest 48 has gone without being drawn is 90 draws, between its appearances on July 14, 2023 and May 28, 2024. Its current gap is 2 draws, shorter than its average gap of 10.4 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 October 18, 2002 to October 22, 2002. Its first appearance in the record was on June 4, 2002.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 48?
Since October 31, 2017, 48 has been drawn alongside 8, 22 and 58 8 times each, more than with any other number, followed by 10 (7), 14 (7). 65 has never been drawn alongside 48 in that period.
48 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2019, drawn 17 times in 105 draws (1st that year); its quietest was 2017, once in 74 draws (tied 69th).
| Year | Times 48 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | tied 6th | 86 |
| 2025 | 9 | tied 17th | 104 |
| 2024 | 6 | tied 48th | 105 |
| 2023 | 4 | tied 65th | 104 |
| 2022 | 5 | tied 52nd | 104 |
| 2021 | 7 | tied 35th | 105 |
| 2020 | 9 | tied 15th | 104 |
| 2019 | 17 | 1st | 105 |
| 2018 | 6 | tied 43rd | 104 |
| 2017 | 1 | tied 69th | 74 |
| 2016 | 8 | tied 8th | 75 |
| 2015 | 2 | tied 64th | 74 |
| 2014 | 3 | tied 55th | 80 |
| 2013 | 10 | tied 17th | 100 |
| 2012 | 14 | tied 4th | 104 |
| 2011 | 15 | 2nd | 104 |
| 2010 | 12 | tied 11th | 105 |
| 2009 | 11 | tied 13th | 104 |
| 2008 | 9 | tied 25th | 105 |
| 2007 | 12 | tied 7th | 104 |
| 2006 | 12 | tied 7th | 104 |
| 2005 | 10 | tied 18th | 104 |
| 2004 | 7 | tied 42nd | 105 |
| 2003 | 9 | tied 28th | 104 |
| 2002 | 7 | tied 13th | 66 |
When was 48 last drawn?
Number 48 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 48: Aug 25, 2026; Aug 21, 2026; Jul 28, 2026; Jul 17, 2026; Jul 14, 2026.
48 by draw day
Across the full record, 48 has come up 107 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 107 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 48 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 48 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/48. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.