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Thunderball Overdue Numbers

Numbers that haven't appeared in Thunderball for the longest time — analyzed across 3,892+ draws, updated after every draw.

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Thunderball Overdue Numbers Overview

Number 12 is currently the most overdue Thunderball number, absent for 64 days since last drawn on 21 February 2026. The top 10 overdue numbers have all been absent for at least 22 days.

Total Draws Analyzed

3,892

Most Overdue

#12

64 days

Longest Gap

64

days since drawn

Latest Draw

24 Apr

Top 10 Most Overdue Numbers

Numbers Due for a Draw

Sorted by days since last appearance — longest overdue first

12
#1
64d
36
#2
39d
32
#3
37d
22
#4
32d
21
#5
29d
25
#6
29d
20
#7
25d
27
#8
23d
37
#9
23d
13
#10
22d
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All Numbers — Sorted by Days Since Last Drawn

RankNumberDays Since Last DrawLast DrawnAll-time FrequencyFrequency %
#11264 days21 Feb 202612612.6%
#23639 days18 Mar 202613113.1%
#33237 days20 Mar 202612812.8%
#42232 days25 Mar 202612312.3%
#52129 days28 Mar 202612412.4%
#62529 days28 Mar 202612312.3%
#72025 days1 Apr 202611911.9%
#82723 days3 Apr 202612212.2%
#93723 days3 Apr 202611711.7%
#101322 days4 Apr 202614014.0%
#111922 days4 Apr 202612512.5%
#122616 days10 Apr 202614114.1%
#131416 days10 Apr 202612312.3%
#141015 days11 Apr 202612212.2%
#15615 days11 Apr 202611311.3%
#162915 days11 Apr 202611311.3%
#173912 days14 Apr 202612412.4%
#181612 days14 Apr 202611911.9%
#19511 days15 Apr 202613313.3%
#201711 days15 Apr 202612312.3%
#213411 days15 Apr 202611711.7%
#22389 days17 Apr 202614214.2%
#2319 days17 Apr 202613713.7%
#2489 days17 Apr 202612412.4%
#25158 days18 Apr 202613313.3%
#2628 days18 Apr 202613213.2%
#2798 days18 Apr 202611311.3%
#2875 days21 Apr 202613913.9%
#29355 days21 Apr 202613513.5%
#30245 days21 Apr 202612812.8%
#31114 days22 Apr 202615915.9%
#32184 days22 Apr 202613613.6%
#33304 days22 Apr 202613613.6%
#34334 days22 Apr 202613113.1%
#3532 days24 Apr 202614214.2%
#36282 days24 Apr 202613613.6%
#37312 days24 Apr 202612812.8%
#3842 days24 Apr 202612212.2%
#39232 days24 Apr 202612112.1%
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What Are Overdue Lottery Numbers?

Overdue numbers in Thunderball 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "overdue" mean in Thunderball?

An overdue number is one that hasn't been drawn for a longer than average period. In Thunderball, we track how many days have passed since each number last appeared. Currently, number 12 holds the record with 64 days since its last appearance.

Which Thunderball number is most overdue right now?

Number 12 is the most overdue Thunderball number, last drawn on 21 February 2026 — that's 64 days ago. Despite this long absence, it has been drawn 126 times historically.

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

No. Each Thunderball 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 Thunderball 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.