How often is 51 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 51 has been drawn 54 times in 939 draws — tied for 67th most often of 70; across all 2,433 draws since May 17, 2002 it has come up 210 times, tied 12th of 52.
Data: 2,433 draws, May 17, 2002 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 13.1 fewer than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (19% below).
How long has 51 gone without being drawn?
The longest 51 has gone without being drawn is 95 draws, between its appearances on September 11, 2018 and August 13, 2019. Its current gap is 1 draw, shorter than its average gap of 10.6 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in Mega Millions: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 5 consecutive draws on record, from October 2, 2009 to October 16, 2009. Its first appearance in the record was on June 28, 2002.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 51?
Since October 31, 2017, 51 has been drawn alongside 17, 43 and 48 7 times each, more than with any other number, followed by 3 (6), 14 (6). 19, 28, 29 and 53 have never been drawn alongside 51 in that period.
51 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2002, drawn 11 times in 66 draws (tied 1st that year); its quietest was 2019, twice in 105 draws (tied 68th).
| Year | Times 51 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | tied 1st | 86 |
| 2025 | 2 | tied 68th | 104 |
| 2024 | 8 | tied 20th | 105 |
| 2023 | 8 | tied 23rd | 104 |
| 2022 | 6 | tied 42nd | 104 |
| 2021 | 4 | tied 62nd | 105 |
| 2020 | 7 | tied 33rd | 104 |
| 2019 | 2 | tied 68th | 105 |
| 2018 | 5 | tied 54th | 104 |
| 2017 | 6 | tied 19th | 74 |
| 2016 | 5 | tied 28th | 75 |
| 2015 | 9 | tied 6th | 74 |
| 2014 | 8 | tied 9th | 80 |
| 2013 | 10 | tied 17th | 100 |
| 2012 | 10 | tied 20th | 104 |
| 2011 | 12 | tied 7th | 104 |
| 2010 | 3 | tied 54th | 105 |
| 2009 | 14 | tied 3rd | 104 |
| 2008 | 11 | tied 11th | 105 |
| 2007 | 15 | 2nd | 104 |
| 2006 | 8 | tied 35th | 104 |
| 2005 | 9 | tied 21st | 104 |
| 2004 | 15 | tied 4th | 105 |
| 2003 | 11 | tied 17th | 104 |
| 2002 | 11 | tied 1st | 66 |
When was 51 last drawn?
Number 51 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 51: Oct 6, 2026; Sep 1, 2026; Aug 4, 2026; Jul 31, 2026; Jun 23, 2026.
51 by draw day
Across the full record, 51 has come up 103 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 51 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 51 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/51. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.