News Brief

US Lottery News Brief — Number 6 Absent 48 Consecutive Draws (Mega Millions)

Draw: Friday, August 28, 2026 · Next drawing: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (11:00 PM ET)

Quick Mega Millions note — 6 has gone 48 straight draws without appearing, the longest run on the current board.

The line in question

• Longest completed gap before this: 34 draws.
• Most frequent lately: 51, 48, 5.
• Next Mega Millions drawing: September 1, 2026.

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