How often is 50 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 50 has been drawn 56 times in 939 draws — the 65th most often of 70; across all 2,433 draws since May 17, 2002 it has come up 193 times, tied 34th of 52.
Data: 2,433 draws, May 17, 2002 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 11.1 fewer than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (17% below).
How long has 50 gone without being drawn?
The longest 50 has gone without being drawn is 64 draws, between its appearances on November 21, 2017 and July 6, 2018. Its current gap is 18 draws, longer than its average gap of 11.5 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 June 17, 2005 to June 24, 2005. Its first appearance in the record was on June 28, 2002.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 50?
Since October 31, 2017, 50 has been drawn alongside 10 more often than with any other number (9 times), followed by 47 (7), 26 (6), 27 (6), 51 (6). 37 has never been drawn alongside 50 in that period.
50 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2005, drawn 17 times in 104 draws (2nd that year); its quietest was 2018, 3 times in 104 draws (tied 68th).
| Year | Times 50 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | tied 20th | 86 |
| 2025 | 5 | tied 52nd | 104 |
| 2024 | 9 | tied 11th | 105 |
| 2023 | 7 | tied 31st | 104 |
| 2022 | 5 | tied 52nd | 104 |
| 2021 | 7 | tied 35th | 105 |
| 2020 | 6 | tied 50th | 104 |
| 2019 | 6 | tied 42nd | 105 |
| 2018 | 3 | tied 68th | 104 |
| 2017 | 5 | tied 31st | 74 |
| 2016 | 5 | tied 28th | 75 |
| 2015 | 10 | tied 1st | 74 |
| 2014 | 5 | tied 35th | 80 |
| 2013 | 7 | tied 37th | 100 |
| 2012 | 5 | tied 51st | 104 |
| 2011 | 10 | tied 18th | 104 |
| 2010 | 12 | tied 11th | 105 |
| 2009 | 13 | tied 5th | 104 |
| 2008 | 9 | tied 25th | 105 |
| 2007 | 4 | tied 54th | 104 |
| 2006 | 9 | tied 26th | 104 |
| 2005 | 17 | 2nd | 104 |
| 2004 | 13 | tied 9th | 105 |
| 2003 | 9 | tied 28th | 104 |
| 2002 | 5 | tied 35th | 66 |
When was 50 last drawn?
Number 50 was last drawn on Tue, Aug 25, 2026 (18 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 7, 10, 47, 48, 50, Mega Ball 14. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 50: Jun 30, 2026; Jun 19, 2026; Jun 5, 2026; May 5, 2026; Mar 17, 2026.
50 by draw day
Across the full record, 50 has come up 100 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 93 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 50 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 50 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/50. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.