Powerball Number 42 Statistics
How often the white ball 42 has been drawn, when it last appeared and which numbers come with it — based on all 1,425 drawings since October 2015.
Times drawn
101
-2.2% vs expected (103.3)
Frequency rank
#35 / 69
Last drawn
Oct 19, 2026
3 drawings ago
Average gap
14.2 draws
longest: 62 draws · last 100: 13×
Numbers most often drawn with 42
Latest drawings with number 42
Powerball number 42 was part of 4 jackpot-winning combinations, most recently on May 2, 2026 ($20 Million).
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FAQ
How many times has Powerball number 42 been drawn?+
Powerball number 42 has come up 101 times in 1,425 Powerball drawings since the current matrix started on October 7, 2015 — 2.2% less than the 103.3 times expected by pure chance. That ranks #35 out of 69.
When was Powerball number 42 last drawn?+
Most recently on Oct 19, 2026, 3 drawings ago. On average it appears every 14.2 drawings; its longest absence was 62 drawings.
Is 42 a lucky Powerball number?+
No number is luckier than another: every ball has exactly the same chance in each drawing (5 in 69 for a white ball). Frequencies describe the past, they do not predict the future. What you can control is avoiding popular combinations (birthdays, patterns) so you are less likely to share a jackpot.