How often is 52 drawn in New York Lotto?
Across all 2,621 draws of New York Lotto on record since September 12, 2001 (6 numbers from 1–59, one matrix throughout), number 52 has been drawn 281 times — tied for 11th most often of 59.
Data: 2,621 draws, September 12, 2001 – October 24, 2026; updated October 24, 2026.
That is 14.5 more than the 266.5 a number would average from the matrix alone (5% above).
How long has 52 gone without being drawn?
The longest 52 has gone without being drawn is 45 draws, between its appearances on November 29, 2017 and May 9, 2018. Its current gap is 19 draws, longer than its average gap of 8.2 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in New York Lotto: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 3 consecutive draws on record, from July 20, 2002 to July 27, 2002. Its first appearance in the record was on November 3, 2001.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 52?
Across the record, 52 has been drawn alongside 51 more often than with any other number (38 times), followed by 53 (37), 31 (33), 40 (33), 57 (33). The fewest: 30 (15), 13 (17), 34 (17), 41 (18), 44 (18).
52 in New York Lotto, year by year
Its busiest year was 2010, drawn 19 times in 104 draws (1st that year); its quietest was 2018, 6 times in 104 draws (tied 56th).
| Year | Times 52 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | tied 52nd | 85 |
| 2025 | 16 | tied 4th | 105 |
| 2024 | 17 | tied 2nd | 104 |
| 2023 | 8 | tied 47th | 104 |
| 2022 | 10 | tied 32nd | 105 |
| 2021 | 12 | tied 16th | 104 |
| 2020 | 9 | tied 38th | 105 |
| 2019 | 14 | tied 8th | 104 |
| 2018 | 6 | tied 56th | 104 |
| 2017 | 9 | tied 39th | 103 |
| 2016 | 11 | tied 25th | 105 |
| 2015 | 15 | tied 5th | 104 |
| 2014 | 12 | tied 14th | 105 |
| 2013 | 12 | tied 17th | 104 |
| 2012 | 9 | tied 41st | 104 |
| 2011 | 9 | tied 36th | 105 |
| 2010 | 19 | 1st | 104 |
| 2009 | 10 | tied 31st | 104 |
| 2008 | 7 | tied 46th | 105 |
| 2007 | 11 | tied 22nd | 104 |
| 2006 | 14 | tied 6th | 104 |
| 2005 | 13 | tied 11th | 105 |
| 2004 | 10 | tied 29th | 104 |
| 2003 | 9 | tied 39th | 105 |
| 2002 | 11 | tied 22nd | 104 |
| 2001 | 3 | tied 26th | 32 |
When was 52 last drawn?
Number 52 was last drawn on Wed, Aug 19, 2026 (19 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 16, 18, 19, 22, 29, 52, Bonus 43. All New York Lotto results for 2026.
The draws before that with 52: Jun 10, 2026; Apr 22, 2026; Feb 28, 2026; Feb 25, 2026; Dec 27, 2025.
52 as the Bonus number
As the Bonus number, 52 has come up 50 times in 2,621 draws since September 12, 2001 — tied 10th of 59, most recently on December 25, 2024.
52 by draw day
Across the full record, 52 has come up 133 times in 1,310 Wednesday draws and 148 times in 1,308 Saturday draws.
These are counts of past New York Lotto draws. Every draw is independent and random: no number is “due”, and none of these figures changes the chance of 52 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 52 drawn in New York Lotto?," updated October 24, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/new-york-lotto/number/52. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.