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Most Overdue Powerball Numbers

Last update: November 6, 2025

Statistics show that every Powerball number eventually gets drawn, and no single number has remained undrawn indefinitely. While every number has an equal chance in each draw, some may go longer without appearing, making them stand out as overdue. Over time, all numbers tend to be drawn roughly the same number of times. So, which Powerball numbers have gone the longest without being drawn?

Below, you’ll find Powerball 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 follows a completely random draw process, yet some numbers go longer than others without being selected. Overdue numbers are those that have not appeared for the longest period. The list ranks numbers based on how many draws have passed since they last appeared. The number at the top of the list has not been drawn for the longest time, making it the most overdue. On the other hand, numbers at the bottom of the list were drawn most recently.

Every number will eventually be drawn, and over time, numbers move down the list after being drawn and rise again as more drawings take place. Keeping track of overdue numbers allows players to see which numbers have been missing from recent results.

How to Use Overdue Numbers to Improve Your Chances

Some Powerball players consider overdue numbers when picking their entries, believing that numbers missing for a long time are "due" to be drawn. While every draw is random and past results do not affect future outcomes, overdue numbers exist because, in the long run, all numbers should be drawn roughly the same number of times. Those that haven’t appeared recently are simply balancing out over time.

Although selecting overdue numbers doesn’t guarantee a win, it allows players to base their selections on historical trends rather than choosing at random. Some mix overdue numbers with frequently drawn ones, hoping to cover different possibilities. No strategy can predict Powerball results, but tracking overdue statistics adds an interesting layer to the number selection process.

The most overdue Powerball numbers (white balls): 56, 5, 21, 35, 36

The most overdue Powerball number: 7

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

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

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