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Number 9 dominates Powerball records ahead of $40m draw

Number 9 has appeared in 103 Powerball draws since April 2018, far more than any other.

Since Powerball began in April 2018, number 9 has been drawn 103 times across 441 Thursday games. Number 9 edges out number 17, which has appeared 102 times.

Numbers 7 and 11 tie for third place with 100 draws each, followed by 18 with 95 hits. Number 31 is the least drawn, showing up just 70 times.

For the Powerball itself (the separate bonus ball), number 2 has appeared 31 times, while number 12 has appeared just 13 times.

103 times
Number 9 appearances
441 Thursday draws
Total games since April 2018
Number 12, 13 times
Powerball bonus least drawn
40 million dollars
Jackpot amount

Why it mattersThough lottery draws are random, many players track the most frequently drawn numbers when choosing their tickets.

AustraliaAustralian Powerball players have until draw time Thursday night to pick their numbers for the $40 million jackpot.

Corroborated bythenightly.com.au

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