How often is 70 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 70 has been drawn 65 times in 939 draws — tied for 40th 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 2.1 fewer than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (3% below).
How long has 70 gone without being drawn?
The longest 70 has gone without being drawn is 63 draws, between its appearances on May 23, 2014 and March 27, 2015. Its current gap is 5 draws, shorter than its average gap of 14.1 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 January 2, 2018 to January 5, 2018. Its first appearance in the record was on December 13, 2013.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 70?
Since October 31, 2017, 70 has been drawn alongside 61 more often than with any other number (8 times), followed by 14 (7), 11 (6), 17 (6), 20 (6). The fewest: 9 (1), 18 (1), 22 (1), 31 (1), 45 (1).
70 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2018, drawn 12 times in 104 draws (4th that year); its quietest was 2021, 4 times in 105 draws (tied 62nd).
| Year | Times 70 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | tied 41st | 86 |
| 2025 | 7 | tied 33rd | 104 |
| 2024 | 7 | tied 34th | 105 |
| 2023 | 7 | tied 31st | 104 |
| 2022 | 4 | tied 62nd | 104 |
| 2021 | 4 | tied 62nd | 105 |
| 2020 | 11 | tied 3rd | 104 |
| 2019 | 6 | tied 42nd | 105 |
| 2018 | 12 | 4th | 104 |
| 2017 | 4 | tied 42nd | 74 |
| 2016 | 5 | tied 28th | 75 |
| 2015 | 5 | tied 31st | 74 |
| 2014 | 4 | tied 47th | 80 |
| 2013 | 1 | tied 60th | 100 |
When was 70 last drawn?
Number 70 was last drawn on Fri, Oct 9, 2026 (5 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 2, 7, 16, 63, 70, Mega Ball 8. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 70: Jul 28, 2026; Jul 21, 2026; Jun 16, 2026; Jan 20, 2026; Nov 7, 2025.
70 by draw day
Across the full record, 70 has come up 39 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 70 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 70 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/70. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.