The Luckiest Powerball Numbers From 25 Years Of Draws

Ordinarily, a drought is a bad thing. But not when it comes to winning big in the lottery.

We're Due for a Winner

As we get set for Saturday's (August 23) Powerball drawing, a whopping 34 ping pong ball selection sessions have come and gone without a big winner - since May 31st.

Biggest Jackpot of 2025

That 'drought' has led to what is the largest jackpot so far this year - $700 million with a cash value of $316.3 million.

Now, everyone has their method of picking numbers. For some, it's all about birthdays and anniversaries. Others leave it in the hands of the lottery gods with a 'quick pick' ticket.

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But did you know that some numbers have a better chance than others to be selected on lottery night?

Are These the Luckiest Numbers?

VegasInsider.com did a deep dive into the results of every Powerball drawing since 1997 to uncover the luckiest numbers of all time.

Sitting firmly in first place is number 20, which has appeared an impressive 391 times. Close behind are 23 (371 times), 14 (370 times), and 2 (364 times).

Here are the ten most frequently drawn numbers in Powerball history:

• 20 (391 times)
• 23 (371 times)
• 14 (370 times)
• 2 (364 times)
• 21(363 times)
• 19 (361 times)
• 5 (358 times)
• 9 (358 times)
• 12 (358 times)
• 16 (358 times)

As for their pick for the best Powerball ticket, here it is:

White Ball 1: 1 (248 winning appearances)
White Ball 2: 15 (125 winning appearances)
White Ball 3: 26 (111 winning appearances)
White Ball 4: 39 (119 winning appearances)
White Ball 5: 49 (145 winning appearances)
Powerball: 20 (114 winning appearances)

Play Responsibly

Of course, this isn't a prediction of tonight's or any other drawing. But if you are a 'stats geek', there's a lot to go on here.

As usual, play at your own risk.

Good luck!

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