How often is 55 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 55 has been drawn 61 times in 939 draws — tied for 53rd most often of 70; it wasn’t in the 1–52 pool when the record began in 2002, so it has no full-history rank.
Data: 2,433 draws, May 17, 2002 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 6.1 fewer than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (9% below).
How long has 55 gone without being drawn?
The longest 55 has gone without being drawn is 95 draws, between its appearances on August 6, 2013 and October 7, 2014. Its current gap is 7 draws, shorter than its average gap of 14.4 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 February 26, 2008 to February 29, 2008. Its first appearance in the record was on July 5, 2005.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 55?
Since October 31, 2017, 55 has been drawn alongside 43 more often than with any other number (8 times), followed by 31 (7), 35 (7), 37 (7), 7 (6). 60 and 62 have never been drawn alongside 55 in that period.
55 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2008, drawn 11 times in 105 draws (tied 11th that year); its quietest was 2014, twice in 80 draws (tied 67th).
| Year | Times 55 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | tied 14th | 86 |
| 2025 | 6 | tied 44th | 104 |
| 2024 | 9 | tied 11th | 105 |
| 2023 | 9 | tied 13th | 104 |
| 2022 | 7 | tied 35th | 104 |
| 2021 | 5 | tied 57th | 105 |
| 2020 | 7 | tied 33rd | 104 |
| 2019 | 6 | tied 42nd | 105 |
| 2018 | 3 | tied 68th | 104 |
| 2017 | 3 | tied 50th | 74 |
| 2016 | 3 | tied 59th | 75 |
| 2015 | 3 | tied 55th | 74 |
| 2014 | 2 | tied 67th | 80 |
| 2013 | 7 | tied 37th | 100 |
| 2012 | 7 | tied 38th | 104 |
| 2011 | 9 | tied 25th | 104 |
| 2010 | 6 | tied 47th | 105 |
| 2009 | 7 | tied 40th | 104 |
| 2008 | 11 | tied 11th | 105 |
| 2007 | 5 | tied 52nd | 104 |
| 2006 | 9 | tied 26th | 104 |
| 2005 | 5 | tied 53rd | 104 |
When was 55 last drawn?
Number 55 was last drawn on Fri, Oct 2, 2026 (7 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 6, 37, 40, 41, 55, Mega Ball 10. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 55: Aug 28, 2026; Aug 4, 2026; Jul 17, 2026; May 5, 2026; Mar 20, 2026.
55 by draw day
Across the full record, 55 has come up 71 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 66 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 55 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 55 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/55. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.