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Powerball Overdue Numbers

Numbers that haven't appeared in UK Powerball for the longest time — analyzed across 3,802+ draws, updated after every draw.

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Powerball Overdue Numbers Overview

Number 44 is currently the most overdue Powerball number, absent for 162 days since last drawn on 6 December 2025. The top 10 overdue numbers have all been absent for at least 85 days.

Total Draws Analyzed

3,802

Most Overdue

#44

162 days

Longest Gap

162

days since drawn

Latest Draw

13 May

Top 10 Most Overdue Numbers

Numbers Due for a Draw

Sorted by days since last appearance — longest overdue first

44
#1
162d
1
#2
155d
45
#3
125d
34
#4
118d
26
#5
116d
8
#6
104d
40
#7
95d
16
#8
90d
66
#9
88d
27
#10
85d

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All Numbers — Sorted by Days Since Last Drawn

Overdue Powerball numbers ranked by days since last drawn
RankNumberDays Since Last DrawLast DrawnAll-time FrequencyFrequency %
#144162 days6 Dec 2025797.9%
#21155 days13 Dec 2025696.9%
#345125 days12 Jan 2026747.4%
#434118 days19 Jan 2026646.4%
#526116 days21 Jan 2026575.7%
#68104 days2 Feb 2026666.6%
#74095 days11 Feb 2026737.3%
#81690 days16 Feb 2026727.2%
#96688 days18 Feb 2026747.4%
#102785 days21 Feb 2026858.5%
#114885 days21 Feb 2026626.2%
#12583 days23 Feb 2026646.4%
#13276 days2 Mar 2026757.5%
#146871 days7 Mar 2026696.9%
#152369 days9 Mar 2026797.9%
#165469 days9 Mar 2026676.7%
#175867 days11 Mar 2026717.1%
#185064 days14 Mar 2026686.8%
#192062 days16 Mar 2026686.8%
#206960 days18 Mar 2026747.4%
#211460 days18 Mar 2026626.2%
#222855 days23 Mar 2026818.1%
#231253 days25 Mar 2026747.4%
#242150 days28 Mar 2026929.2%
#255550 days28 Mar 2026656.5%
#261143 days4 Apr 2026757.5%
#271043 days4 Apr 2026646.4%
#286541 days6 Apr 2026656.5%
#291341 days6 Apr 2026494.9%
#30739 days8 Apr 2026676.7%
#31636 days11 Apr 2026828.2%
#325336 days11 Apr 2026828.2%
#335932 days15 Apr 2026818.1%
#344332 days15 Apr 2026757.5%
#353832 days15 Apr 2026686.8%
#366129 days18 Apr 2026868.6%
#373929 days18 Apr 2026858.5%
#382529 days18 Apr 2026565.6%
#391725 days22 Apr 2026666.6%
#40925 days22 Apr 2026646.4%
#413222 days25 Apr 2026767.6%
#422922 days25 Apr 2026626.2%
#434922 days25 Apr 2026585.8%
#44420 days27 Apr 2026747.4%
#455720 days27 Apr 2026636.3%
#463318 days29 Apr 2026909.0%
#476218 days29 Apr 2026797.9%
#481818 days29 Apr 2026787.8%
#493515 days2 May 2026797.9%
#501915 days2 May 2026757.5%
#51315 days2 May 2026737.3%
#525115 days2 May 2026696.9%
#533611 days6 May 2026959.5%
#546311 days6 May 2026848.4%
#556011 days6 May 2026737.3%
#564211 days6 May 2026686.8%
#57478 days9 May 2026888.8%
#58158 days9 May 2026727.2%
#59468 days9 May 2026626.2%
#60418 days9 May 2026575.7%
#61376 days11 May 2026838.3%
#62646 days11 May 2026828.2%
#63306 days11 May 2026757.5%
#64246 days11 May 2026737.3%
#65524 days13 May 2026797.9%
#66674 days13 May 2026767.6%
#67314 days13 May 2026737.3%
#68564 days13 May 2026696.9%
#69224 days13 May 2026666.6%

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What Are Overdue Lottery Numbers?

Overdue numbers in Powerball are those that have gone the longest without being drawn. Every number has a theoretical probability of being selected in each draw, so when a number hasn't appeared for an extended period, some players consider it "due" for selection.

This concept is related to the law of large numbers — over an infinite number of draws, every number should appear with roughly equal frequency. When one number is significantly underrepresented, some statistical models suggest it may appear more frequently to balance out.

Overdue Strategy

Include 1–2 highly overdue numbers in your selection, believing they're statistically due to reappear soon.

Balanced Approach

Combine a mix of hot numbers and overdue numbers for a diversified strategy that covers both recent trends and long-term gaps.

Smart Picks

Our Smart Picks generator factors in frequency and recency data to suggest statistically informed number combinations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "overdue" mean in Powerball?

An overdue number is one that hasn't been drawn for a longer than average period. In Powerball, we track how many days have passed since each number last appeared. Currently, number 44 holds the record with 162 days since its last appearance.

Which Powerball number is most overdue right now?

Number 44 is the most overdue Powerball number, last drawn on 6 December 2025 — that's 162 days ago. Despite this long absence, it has been drawn 79 times historically.

Does being overdue increase a number's chances of being drawn?

No. Each Powerball draw is completely random and independent. An overdue number has exactly the same probability of being drawn as any other number, regardless of how long it's been absent.

What's the difference between overdue and cold numbers?

Cold numbers have low overall frequency across all draws — they've been drawn less often historically. Overdue numbers simply haven't appeared recently, but may have a normal long-term frequency. A number can be overdue but not cold, or cold but not currently overdue.

Important Reminders

Random Nature: Every Powerball draw is completely random. Past gaps do not increase future probability.

Equal Probability: All numbers always have the same chance of being drawn, regardless of how long they've been absent.

Entertainment Purpose: Use this data as a fun strategy tool, not as a guaranteed prediction method.

Responsible Play: Always play within your entertainment budget.