Illinois Lotto Number Frequency

Every Illinois Lotto number, colored by how often it has actually been drawn across 114 drawings since Nov 2025. That is roughly 158 draws a year of real results, updated as new numbers come in.

This page tracks how often every Illinois Lotto number has been drawn. Each number is colored by how frequently it has appeared in the games on record, from the most-drawn numbers in deep red down to the quietest in cool blue and violet.

Treat it as a record of what has happened rather than a prediction of what will. Illinois Lotto drawings are independent, so a number that has come up often is no more likely to appear next time. The frequency data is here for context, not as a system.

The Numbers Right Now

Number 4 leads all Illinois Lotto white balls, drawn 21 times — about +60% against the 13-draw average you would expect if every number were equally likely. At the other end, 37 has waited the longest, 76 days since its last appearance. These are facts about the past, not predictions — every draw is independent.

Hottest

21×

+60% vs avg

Coldest

7×

-47% vs avg

Most Overdue

76d

since last drawn

Frequency Heatmap

Bigger, redder balls have been drawn more often; smaller, cooler balls less often. The count below each ball is how many times it has come up across every drawing on record.

Hot, Cold & Overdue

Hottest Numbers

Coldest Numbers

Most Overdue

By Position

Winning numbers are listed lowest to highest. This shows which number has most often landed in each slot — low numbers naturally dominate the first position, high numbers the last.

Position 1

16× most common

Position 2

10× most common

Position 3

8× most common

Position 4

8× most common

Position 5

10× most common

Position 6

16× most common

Pattern Analysis — Observed vs. Expected

How often winning Illinois Lotto draws fall into each structural pattern, shown against how often all possible combinations do. A fair draw makes the two track closely — these patterns describe what a typical combination looks like, not which numbers will come up next.

Odd / Even

How many of the main numbers are odd versus even.

6 odd · 0 even 0.9% obs · 1.1% exp

5 odd · 1 even 5.3% obs · 8.4% exp

4 odd · 2 even 22.8% obs · 23.9% exp

3 odd · 3 even 32.5% obs · 33.2% exp

2 odd · 4 even 29.8% obs · 23.9% exp

1 odd · 5 even 7.9% obs · 8.4% exp

0 odd · 6 even 0.9% obs · 1.1% exp

High / Low

Numbers in the low half (≤ 26) versus the high half.

6 low · 0 high 0.9% obs · 1.1% exp

5 low · 1 high 14.9% obs · 8.4% exp

4 low · 2 high 17.5% obs · 23.9% exp

3 low · 3 high 33.3% obs · 33.2% exp

2 low · 4 high 18.4% obs · 23.9% exp

1 low · 5 high 14% obs · 8.4% exp

0 low · 6 high 0.9% obs · 1.1% exp

Sum Range

Total of the main numbers added together, in equal bands across the possible range.

21–67 0.9% obs · 0.3% exp

68–114 15.8% obs · 10.1% exp

115–161 43% obs · 42.4% exp

162–208 33.3% obs · 39.2% exp

209–255 7% obs · 7.8% exp

256–297 0% obs · 0.2% exp

Number Range Spread

How many different ranges of ten (1–10, 11–20, …) the numbers cover — fewer means more clustered.

6 ranges 0% obs · 1% exp

5 ranges 8.8% obs · 20.1% exp

4 ranges 61.4% obs · 51.8% exp

3 ranges 25.4% obs · 25.2% exp

2 ranges 4.4% obs · 1.9% exp

1 range 0% obs · 0% exp

Based on 114 drawings. Expected shares are exact combinatorial probabilities across every possible combination. For entertainment only — past draws don't predict future results.

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How Illinois Lotto works

To play Illinois Lotto you pick 6 numbers from 1 to 52. Drawings are held Monday, Thursday, and Saturday at 9:22 PM CT, and a standard ticket costs $2.

The odds of winning the top prize are 1 in 20,358,520, and the odds of winning any prize are 1 in 6.9. The frequency counts on this page reflect every drawing in our archive for the game's current format.

What number frequency does and does not tell you

Every Illinois Lotto drawing is independent — the machine has no memory of past results. Over a long run of draws, small differences in how often each number lands are exactly what chance produces. A number that looks "overdue" is not owed an appearance.

That is why this data is best used for understanding the historical record, not for predicting outcomes. It shows you which numbers have shown up most and least, and it gives you an informed way to pick if you enjoy choosing numbers with a story. It cannot change the odds of the next drawing.

How to read the heat tiers

Every number is sorted into one of eight heat tiers, from Super Hot to Cold, based on how far its draw count sits from the average. Numbers reach the hottest or coldest tiers only when they are well clear of typical, while most cluster in the middle — which is what a fair game should produce.

Alongside the heatmap you will find hot numbers (the most drawn), cold numbers (the least drawn among those seen at least once), and overdue numbers (ranked by how many calendar days it has been since each last appeared).

Playing within your limits

Illinois Lotto is entertainment, and the statistics here are meant to make the game more transparent, not to suggest a way to beat it. Set a budget you are comfortable with and stick to it.

If playing ever stops feeling fun, free and confidential help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER. Age and eligibility rules vary by state, so check the rules where you live.

Illinois Lotto Frequency FAQ

Does playing hot or overdue Illinois Lotto numbers improve my chances?

No. Illinois Lotto draws are independent, so every combination has the same chance on every drawing regardless of how hot, cold, or overdue the numbers are. Frequency data is useful for understanding history, not for shifting the odds.

When is Illinois Lotto drawn?

Illinois Lotto is drawn Monday, Thursday, and Saturday at 9:22 PM CT.

What are the odds of winning Illinois Lotto?

The odds of winning the top prize are 1 in 20,358,520, and the odds of winning any prize are 1 in 6.9. See the prizes page for the full breakdown of tiers.

What do the hot, cold, and overdue numbers mean?

Hot numbers have been drawn most often, cold numbers least often, and overdue numbers have gone the longest in calendar days since last appearing. All three describe the past record and do not predict future draws.