How often is 46 drawn in Powerball?
Since October 7, 2015, when Powerball’s current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–69), number 46 has been drawn 84 times in 1,425 draws — tied for 67th most often of 69; across all 2,017 draws since February 3, 2010 it has come up 130 times, 58th of 59.
Data: 2,017 draws, February 3, 2010 – October 26, 2026; updated October 26, 2026.
That is 19.3 fewer than the 103.3 a number would average from the matrix alone (19% below).
How long has 46 gone without being drawn?
The longest 46 has gone without being drawn is 90 draws, between its appearances on April 23, 2016 and March 8, 2017. Its current gap is 5 draws, shorter than its average gap of 14.2 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 11, 2012 to August 15, 2012. Its first appearance in the record was on July 24, 2010.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 46?
Since October 7, 2015, 46 has been drawn alongside 4 and 19 10 times each, more than with any other number, followed by 15 (9), 8 (8), 14 (8). The fewest: 5 (1), 49 (1), 55 (1), 58 (1), 13 (2).
46 in Powerball, year by year
Its busiest year was 2012, drawn 12 times in 104 draws (tied 7th that year); its quietest was 2016, twice in 105 draws (68th).
| Year | Times 46 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | tied 47th | 128 |
| 2025 | 8 | tied 53rd | 157 |
| 2024 | 7 | tied 62nd | 157 |
| 2023 | 14 | tied 16th | 156 |
| 2022 | 11 | tied 31st | 157 |
| 2021 | 9 | tied 27th | 123 |
| 2020 | 5 | tied 54th | 105 |
| 2019 | 6 | tied 46th | 104 |
| 2018 | 6 | tied 52nd | 104 |
| 2017 | 7 | tied 36th | 104 |
| 2016 | 2 | 68th | 105 |
| 2015 | 10 | tied 7th | 104 |
| 2014 | 7 | tied 40th | 105 |
| 2013 | 7 | tied 39th | 104 |
| 2012 | 12 | tied 7th | 104 |
| 2011 | 7 | tied 42nd | 105 |
| 2010 | 5 | tied 46th | 95 |
When was 46 last drawn?
Number 46 was last drawn on Wed, Oct 14, 2026 (5 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 3, 34, 37, 42, 46, Powerball 20. All Powerball results for 2026.
The draws before that with 46: Jul 27, 2026; Jul 4, 2026; May 20, 2026; May 9, 2026; Apr 18, 2026.
46 by draw day
Across the full record, 46 has come up 20 times in 271 Monday draws, 64 times in 873 Wednesday draws and 46 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 46 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 46 drawn in Powerball?," updated October 26, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/powerball/number/46. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.