How often is 50 drawn in Powerball?
Since October 7, 2015, when Powerball’s current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–69), number 50 has been drawn 104 times in 1,425 draws — tied for 27th most often of 69; across all 2,017 draws since February 3, 2010 it has come up 149 times, tied 36th of 59.
Data: 2,017 draws, February 3, 2010 – October 26, 2026; updated October 26, 2026.
That is 0.7 more than the 103.3 a number would average from the matrix alone (under 1% above).
How long has 50 gone without being drawn?
The longest 50 has gone without being drawn is 76 draws, between its appearances on February 16, 2013 and November 13, 2013. It was drawn in the latest draw (October 26, 2026). 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 May 21, 2011 to May 25, 2011. Its first appearance in the record was on February 24, 2010.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 50?
Since October 7, 2015, 50 has been drawn alongside 44 more often than with any other number (15 times), followed by 40 (12), 37 (10), 52 (10), 61 (10). The fewest: 8 (1), 43 (2), 60 (2), 9 (3), 15 (3).
50 in Powerball, year by year
Its busiest year was 2012, drawn 11 times in 104 draws (tied 12th that year); its quietest was 2013, 3 times in 104 draws (58th).
| Year | Times 50 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | tied 12th | 128 |
| 2025 | 12 | tied 24th | 157 |
| 2024 | 11 | tied 32nd | 157 |
| 2023 | 10 | tied 38th | 156 |
| 2022 | 10 | tied 41st | 157 |
| 2021 | 10 | tied 15th | 123 |
| 2020 | 7 | tied 40th | 105 |
| 2019 | 7 | tied 33rd | 104 |
| 2018 | 9 | tied 12th | 104 |
| 2017 | 5 | tied 56th | 104 |
| 2016 | 9 | tied 18th | 105 |
| 2015 | 10 | tied 7th | 104 |
| 2014 | 7 | tied 40th | 105 |
| 2013 | 3 | 58th | 104 |
| 2012 | 11 | tied 12th | 104 |
| 2011 | 10 | tied 18th | 105 |
| 2010 | 6 | tied 36th | 95 |
When was 50 last drawn?
Number 50 was last drawn on Mon, Oct 26, 2026 (in the latest draw); the winning numbers that night were 18, 26, 49, 50, 54, Powerball 1. All Powerball results for 2026.
The draws before that with 50: Oct 21, 2026; Aug 26, 2026; Aug 1, 2026; Jul 22, 2026; Jul 18, 2026.
50 by draw day
Across the full record, 50 has come up 14 times in 271 Monday draws, 77 times in 873 Wednesday draws and 58 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 50 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 50 drawn in Powerball?," updated October 26, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/powerball/number/50. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.