Winning the Lotto is all about the numbers. And there are probably just as many different ways to choose your numbers as there are dollars to be won. From the weird to the wonderful, many players have their own number choosing method they swear by.
The sentimental player might use their kids’ birthdays to decide on numbers. The superstitious player might look to their horoscope for guidance. And the steadfast player might be happy to just play the same numbers they’ve been playing since they were 16.
But what about the strategic player? The one who uses past results to guide their choices? These players like to use lottery statistics to influence their number selection and try to boost their chances of winning.
When it comes to this style of number selection, there are usually two main factors considered when looking at lottery statistics: frequency and recency. Is the number hot or cold? Was the number just drawn, or is it overdue?
Games of chance are all about the numbers, so let’s take a look at them. These lottery statistics are based on the outcomes of the nearly 400 draws since The National Lottery added ten more balls in 2015.
Lottery Statistics – What’s Hot and What’s Not
Hot Numbers
‘Hot’ numbers are the numbers drawn most frequently. This leads to many lottery players believing that these numbers are luckier than the rest, and so they play them as often as possible. Be wary though, if you are one to play the hot numbers, many other players might be too. So, depending on the lottery, if your numbers do roll out of the drum, you could be splitting the jackpot quite a few ways.
Currently, the Lotto’s ‘hot’ numbers are:
54 – Drawn 55 times (13.85%)
8 – Drawn 50 times (12.59%)
58 – Drawn 50 times (12.59%)
52 – Drawn 49 times (12.34%)
41 – Drawn 47 times (11.84%)
11 – Drawn 47 times (11.84%)
Cold Numbers
Lottery statistics aren’t used to find just the most successful numbers. Some players instead go the other way and look for the numbers that have been drawn the least number of times. And of course, these numbers are known as ‘cold’ numbers.
Many players might view these numbers as unlucky and stay away from them. However, some focus on these numbers specifically, applying the law of averages to their decision – If all numbers are eventually going to be drawn an equal amount of times, then it’s more likely that it’ll be the least drawn numbers next.
Currently, the Lotto’s ‘cold’ numbers are:
33 – Drawn 26 times (6.55%)
28 – Drawn 29 times (7.30%)
21 – Drawn 31 times (7.81%)
50 – Drawn 31 times (7.81%)
24 – Drawn 32 times (8.06%)
57 – Drawn 32 times (8.06%)
Lottery Statistics – What’s New and What’s Due
Newly Drawn Numbers
Many players using lottery statistics would argue that the most recently drawn numbers are ones you should avoid the most. The logic here is, because these numbers have just been drawn, the odds of them being drawn again is much less likely than others – the chances of them being drawn once is small enough, but what’re the chances of them being drawn twice?
And so by that same logic, it’s the numbers that are most overdue to be drawn, that are thought to make an appearance soon. If you want to make sure you’re staying away from the most recently drawn numbers, then check out Results page.
Overdue Numbers
Some players like to use lottery statistics to identify the numbers that haven’t been drawn in a long time. These numbers are sometimes referred to as ‘overdue’ numbers.
Again, some players who apply the law of averages to their selection, believe that because these numbers haven’t been drawn in a very long time, they’re ‘due’ to show up soon.
Currently, the Lotto’s ‘overdue’ numbers are:
21 – Last drawn 332 days ago
59 – Last drawn 129 days ago
51 – Last drawn 97 days ago
1 – Last drawn 94 days ago
49 – Last drawn 80 days ago
46 – Last drawn 62 days ago
Regardless of what type of Lotto player you are, whether it’s luck, sentimentality, or lottery statistics you use to pick your numbers, everyone’s in with a chance to win big. Always stay up to date with the latest lottery results on our Lottery Results page.