How often is 42 drawn in Powerball?
Since October 7, 2015, when Powerball’s current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–69), number 42 has been drawn 101 times in 1,425 draws — tied for 35th most often of 69; across all 2,017 draws since February 3, 2010 it has come up 143 times, tied 48th of 59.
Data: 2,017 draws, February 3, 2010 – October 26, 2026; updated October 26, 2026.
That is 2.3 fewer than the 103.3 a number would average from the matrix alone (2% below).
How long has 42 gone without being drawn?
The longest 42 has gone without being drawn is 61 draws, between its appearances on March 20, 2021 and October 2, 2021. Its current gap is 3 draws, shorter than its average gap of 12.9 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 September 22, 2012 to September 26, 2012. Its first appearance in the record was on July 14, 2010.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 42?
Since October 7, 2015, 42 has been drawn alongside 52 more often than with any other number (12 times), followed by 19 (10), 40 (10), 20 (9), 28 (9). The fewest: 13 (1), 1 (2), 4 (2), 10 (2), 58 (2).
42 in Powerball, year by year
Its busiest year was 2026, drawn 15 times in 128 draws (tied 2nd that year); its quietest was 2016, 5 times in 105 draws (tied 51st).
| Year | Times 42 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | tied 2nd | 128 |
| 2025 | 8 | tied 53rd | 157 |
| 2024 | 11 | tied 32nd | 157 |
| 2023 | 10 | tied 38th | 156 |
| 2022 | 11 | tied 31st | 157 |
| 2021 | 6 | tied 58th | 123 |
| 2020 | 7 | tied 40th | 105 |
| 2019 | 9 | tied 12th | 104 |
| 2018 | 9 | tied 12th | 104 |
| 2017 | 8 | tied 23rd | 104 |
| 2016 | 5 | tied 51st | 105 |
| 2015 | 8 | tied 33rd | 104 |
| 2014 | 8 | tied 30th | 105 |
| 2013 | 7 | tied 39th | 104 |
| 2012 | 8 | tied 33rd | 104 |
| 2011 | 8 | tied 30th | 105 |
| 2010 | 5 | tied 46th | 95 |
When was 42 last drawn?
Number 42 was last drawn on Mon, Oct 19, 2026 (3 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 8, 31, 32, 42, 48, Powerball 23. All Powerball results for 2026.
The draws before that with 42: Oct 14, 2026; Oct 3, 2026; Sep 28, 2026; Sep 9, 2026; Jul 29, 2026.
42 by draw day
Across the full record, 42 has come up 20 times in 271 Monday draws, 67 times in 873 Wednesday draws and 56 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 42 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 42 drawn in Powerball?," updated October 26, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/powerball/number/42. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.