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Most Overdue Double Play Numbers

Last update: August 16, 2026

Every Double Play number eventually gets drawn, and no number remains missing forever. While each number has an equal probability in every draw, some numbers take longer to appear, making them stand out as overdue. Over time, all numbers tend to be drawn with similar frequency. Which numbers have gone the longest without being drawn?

Below, you’ll find Double Play numbers ordered by their last drawn date, with the most overdue numbers at the top and the most recently drawn numbers at the bottom.

Understanding Overdue Numbers

Powerball Double Play is a secondary drawing that gives players another chance to win prizes using their main Powerball numbers. While every draw is completely random, certain numbers go longer without appearing, making them "overdue." These overdue numbers are ranked based on how many draws have passed since they last appeared. The number at the top of the list is the most overdue, meaning it has not been drawn for the longest time. Meanwhile, numbers that have appeared recently are positioned lower on the list.

Since Double Play operates separately from the main Powerball game, its number trends and overdue statistics can differ from the regular draw. Overdue numbers continue to rise in the rankings until they are drawn again, at which point they move to the bottom of the list and begin the cycle again.

How to Use Overdue Numbers to Improve Your Chances

Some Double Play participants look at overdue numbers as part of their strategy, believing that numbers absent for a long time have a higher chance of being drawn. While every drawing is entirely random and past results do not influence future outcomes, overdue numbers exist because every number is expected to be drawn equally over time. Numbers that have been missing for longer periods are simply catching up.

While there is no guaranteed way to predict winning numbers, overdue statistics can offer an interesting way to choose numbers that haven’t appeared for a while. Some players prefer to mix overdue numbers with frequently drawn ones, hoping for a balance between both trends. Whether you choose overdue numbers or not, Double Play is a game of luck, but tracking past results can add an extra layer of engagement when selecting numbers.

The most overdue Double Play numbers (white balls): 48, 13, 36, 53, 38

The most overdue Powerball number: 26

More Double Play Statistics

Looking to increase your chances of winning the Double Play jackpot? Here are a few tips:

Analyze Number Frequency
Check which Double Play numbers have been drawn most and least frequently on our Double Play Number Frequency page.

Try Unique Combinations
Playing combinations that haven’t been drawn before may improve your odds. Use our Double Play Results Checker to see if your number combination has ever hit the jackpot.