Mega Millions number 1: Mega Ball statistics

Mega Millions number 1: Mega Ball statistics. 9 appearances in 160 drawings from Apr 8, 2025 to Oct 16, 2026. Explore frequency and gaps.

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Sample size160Verified completed drawings

First drawing in sampleApr 8, 2025Eastern drawing date

Latest drawing in sampleOct 16, 2026All gaps end at this drawing

Selected number pools70 / 24White balls / Mega Ball

These statistics describe past drawings; they do not predict outcomes. A number is never “due.” Every valid combination under these rules has the same chance in an independent, fair drawing. Methods & limitations →

NUMBER PROFILE

Mega Ball 1 in Mega Millions

Mega Ball 1 appeared in 9 of 160 selected drawings (5.63%). Its most recent appearance in this sample was September 18, 2026.

Appearances95.63% of drawings

Expected appearances6.67Sample size × theoretical probability

Draws since last appearance8Measured at the sample's latest draw

Days since last appearance28Last seen to latest sample drawing

A “≥” gap is a lower bound: this number was not seen anywhere in the selected sample. This is not a waiting-time forecast.

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Drawings containing Mega Ball 1

9 appearances in this sample

Mega Millions completed drawings
Draw date (ET)	Winning numbers	Odd / even	Sum	Drawing details
Sep 18, 2026	4 9 24 56 68 1	1 / 4	161	↗
Jul 24, 2026	2 5 42 44 60 1	1 / 4	153	↗
Feb 13, 2026	34 40 49 59 68 1	2 / 3	250	↗
Jan 16, 2026	2 22 33 42 67 1	2 / 3	166	↗
Nov 11, 2025	10 13 40 42 46 1	1 / 4	151	↗
Jul 15, 2025	6 10 24 35 43 1	2 / 3	118	↗
Jul 11, 2025	12 23 24 31 56 1	2 / 3	146	↗
Jun 13, 2025	8 10 22 40 47 1	1 / 4	127	↗
Apr 18, 2025	5 13 15 17 28 1	4 / 1	78	↗

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