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Mega Millions number sums

Mega Millions number sums: The distribution of the five white-ball totals. Based on 869 drawings under one set of rules.

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Sample size869Verified completed drawings
First drawing in sampleJun 24, 2005Eastern drawing date
Latest drawing in sampleOct 18, 2013All gaps end at this drawing
Selected number pools56 / 46White 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 →

White-ball sum distribution

Average observed sum: 141.20 · Theoretical mean: 142.50

Sum of five white balls, grouped in 25-point bands
PatternDrawingsObserved share
0–2400.00%
25–4910.12%
50–74222.53%
75–998810.13%
100–12417920.60%
125–14922125.43%
150–17419722.67%
175–19912113.92%
200–224333.80%
225–24970.81%
250–27400.00%

The minimum possible sum is 15 (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5). The maximum is 270. Central sums occur in more combinations than extreme sums. Selecting a central sum does not improve the odds of an individual combination.

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