How often is 51 drawn in Powerball?
Since October 7, 2015, when Powerball’s current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–69), number 51 has been drawn 92 times in 1,425 draws — tied for 61st most often of 69; across all 2,017 draws since February 3, 2010 it has come up 142 times, tied 50th of 59.
Data: 2,017 draws, February 3, 2010 – October 26, 2026; updated October 26, 2026.
That is 11.3 fewer than the 103.3 a number would average from the matrix alone (11% below).
How long has 51 gone without being drawn?
The longest 51 has gone without being drawn is 57 draws, between its appearances on May 27, 2026 and October 10, 2026. Its current gap is 6 draws, shorter than its average gap of 13.2 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in Powerball: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 3 consecutive draws on record, from November 12, 2014 to November 19, 2014. Its first appearance in the record was on February 13, 2010.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 51?
Since October 7, 2015, 51 has been drawn alongside 61 more often than with any other number (14 times), followed by 28 (11), 69 (10), 3 (9), 31 (9). The fewest: 7 (1), 9 (1), 16 (1), 62 (2), 64 (2).
51 in Powerball, year by year
Its busiest year was 2011, drawn 13 times in 105 draws (tied 4th that year); its quietest was 2016, 5 times in 105 draws (tied 51st).
| Year | Times 51 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | tied 34th | 128 |
| 2025 | 11 | tied 33rd | 157 |
| 2024 | 10 | tied 41st | 157 |
| 2023 | 9 | tied 50th | 156 |
| 2022 | 13 | tied 21st | 157 |
| 2021 | 11 | tied 11th | 123 |
| 2020 | 5 | tied 54th | 105 |
| 2019 | 6 | tied 46th | 104 |
| 2018 | 6 | tied 52nd | 104 |
| 2017 | 7 | tied 36th | 104 |
| 2016 | 5 | tied 51st | 105 |
| 2015 | 6 | tied 49th | 104 |
| 2014 | 9 | tied 25th | 105 |
| 2013 | 7 | tied 39th | 104 |
| 2012 | 7 | tied 41st | 104 |
| 2011 | 13 | tied 4th | 105 |
| 2010 | 8 | tied 25th | 95 |
When was 51 last drawn?
Number 51 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 51: Oct 10, 2026; May 27, 2026; May 6, 2026; Apr 29, 2026; Feb 7, 2026.
51 by draw day
Across the full record, 51 has come up 19 times in 271 Monday draws, 64 times in 873 Wednesday draws and 59 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 51 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 51 drawn in Powerball?," updated October 26, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/powerball/number/51. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.