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US Lottery News Brief — Number 18 Absent 28 Consecutive Draws (Take 5 Evening)

Draw: Friday, October 2, 2026 · Next drawing: Saturday, October 3, 2026 (10:30 PM ET)

Quick Take 5 Evening note — 18 has gone 28 straight draws without appearing, the longest run on the current board.

The line in question

• Longest completed gap before this: 26 draws.
• Most frequent lately: 21, 20, 31.
• Next Take 5 Evening drawing: October 3, 2026.

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