How often is 61 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 61 has been drawn 66 times in 939 draws — tied for 35th 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 1.1 fewer than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (2% below).
How long has 61 gone without being drawn?
The longest 61 has gone without being drawn is 66 draws, between its appearances on November 14, 2014 and September 29, 2015. Its current gap is 15 draws, longer than its average gap of 14.2 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 November 24, 2017 to November 28, 2017. Its first appearance in the record was on April 29, 2014.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 61?
Since October 31, 2017, 61 has been drawn alongside 16 and 70 8 times each, more than with any other number, followed by 27 (7), 46 (7), 6 (6). 11 has never been drawn alongside 61 in that period.
61 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2023, drawn 12 times in 104 draws (tied 3rd that year); its quietest was 2016, twice in 75 draws (tied 65th).
| Year | Times 61 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | tied 41st | 86 |
| 2025 | 4 | tied 59th | 104 |
| 2024 | 8 | tied 20th | 105 |
| 2023 | 12 | tied 3rd | 104 |
| 2022 | 8 | tied 25th | 104 |
| 2021 | 6 | tied 43rd | 105 |
| 2020 | 5 | tied 56th | 104 |
| 2019 | 7 | tied 37th | 105 |
| 2018 | 8 | tied 24th | 104 |
| 2017 | 7 | tied 14th | 74 |
| 2016 | 2 | tied 65th | 75 |
| 2015 | 4 | tied 44th | 74 |
| 2014 | 3 | tied 55th | 80 |
When was 61 last drawn?
Number 61 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 61: Sep 1, 2026; May 22, 2026; May 15, 2026; May 1, 2026; Oct 28, 2025.
61 by draw day
Across the full record, 61 has come up 44 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 35 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 61 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 61 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/61. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.