How often is 28 drawn in Powerball?
Since October 7, 2015, when Powerball’s current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–69), number 28 has been drawn 121 times in 1,425 draws — the 4th most often of 69; across all 2,017 draws since February 3, 2010 it has come up 177 times, 1st of 59.
Data: 2,017 draws, February 3, 2010 – October 26, 2026; updated October 26, 2026.
That is 17.7 more than the 103.3 a number would average from the matrix alone (17% above).
How long has 28 gone without being drawn?
The longest 28 has gone without being drawn is 62 draws, between its appearances on November 23, 2019 and July 1, 2020. Its current gap is 6 draws, shorter than its average gap of 10.3 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in Powerball: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 2 consecutive draws on record, from August 17, 2011 to August 20, 2011. Its first appearance in the record was on April 28, 2010.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 28?
Since October 7, 2015, 28 has been drawn alongside 63 more often than with any other number (13 times), followed by 1 (12), 5 (12), 58 (12), 6 (11). The fewest: 14 (1), 29 (1), 9 (3), 25 (3), 65 (3).
28 in Powerball, year by year
Its busiest year was 2025, drawn 24 times in 157 draws (1st that year); its quietest was 2020, 3 times in 105 draws (tied 67th).
| Year | Times 28 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | tied 22nd | 128 |
| 2025 | 24 | 1st | 157 |
| 2024 | 7 | tied 62nd | 157 |
| 2023 | 11 | tied 30th | 156 |
| 2022 | 13 | tied 21st | 157 |
| 2021 | 10 | tied 15th | 123 |
| 2020 | 3 | tied 67th | 105 |
| 2019 | 6 | tied 46th | 104 |
| 2018 | 9 | tied 12th | 104 |
| 2017 | 13 | 3rd | 104 |
| 2016 | 13 | tied 4th | 105 |
| 2015 | 8 | tied 33rd | 104 |
| 2014 | 15 | 2nd | 105 |
| 2013 | 9 | tied 28th | 104 |
| 2012 | 8 | tied 33rd | 104 |
| 2011 | 11 | tied 12th | 105 |
| 2010 | 6 | tied 36th | 95 |
When was 28 last drawn?
Number 28 was last drawn on Mon, Oct 12, 2026 (6 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 22, 28, 38, 51, 69, Powerball 9. All Powerball results for 2026.
The draws before that with 28: Sep 7, 2026; Jun 27, 2026; May 20, 2026; Mar 21, 2026; Mar 9, 2026.
28 by draw day
Across the full record, 28 has come up 21 times in 271 Monday draws, 80 times in 873 Wednesday draws and 76 times in 873 Saturday draws.
These are counts of past Powerball draws. Every draw is independent and random: no number is “due”, and none of these figures changes the chance of 28 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 28 drawn in Powerball?," updated October 26, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/powerball/number/28. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.