How often is 59 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 59 has been drawn 71 times in 939 draws — tied for 24th 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 3.9 more than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (6% above).
How long has 59 gone without being drawn?
The longest 59 has gone without being drawn is 58 draws, between its appearances on March 10, 2023 and October 3, 2023. Its current gap is 15 draws, longer than its average gap of 12.5 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 March 23, 2018 to March 30, 2018. Its first appearance in the record was on December 3, 2013.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 59?
Since October 31, 2017, 59 has been drawn alongside 39 more often than with any other number (9 times), followed by 34 (8), 16 (7), 20 (7), 28 (7). 57 has never been drawn alongside 59 in that period.
59 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2018, drawn 10 times in 104 draws (tied 9th that year); its quietest was 2024, 5 times in 105 draws (tied 56th).
| Year | Times 59 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | tied 20th | 86 |
| 2025 | 8 | tied 23rd | 104 |
| 2024 | 5 | tied 56th | 105 |
| 2023 | 10 | tied 8th | 104 |
| 2022 | 9 | tied 17th | 104 |
| 2021 | 6 | tied 43rd | 105 |
| 2020 | 7 | tied 33rd | 104 |
| 2019 | 8 | tied 24th | 105 |
| 2018 | 10 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2017 | 4 | tied 42nd | 74 |
| 2016 | 4 | tied 47th | 75 |
| 2015 | 5 | tied 31st | 74 |
| 2014 | 7 | tied 16th | 80 |
| 2013 | 1 | tied 60th | 100 |
When was 59 last drawn?
Number 59 was last drawn on Fri, Sep 4, 2026 (15 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 6, 26, 34, 59, 61, Mega Ball 24. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 59: Aug 18, 2026; Jul 28, 2026; Jul 21, 2026; May 29, 2026; May 26, 2026.
59 by draw day
Across the full record, 59 has come up 48 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 43 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 59 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 59 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/59. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.