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US Lottery News Brief — Number 8 Absent 39 Consecutive Draws (Take 5 Midday)

Draw: Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Next drawing: Friday, July 24, 2026 (2:30 PM ET)

Quick Take 5 Midday note — 8 has gone 39 straight draws without appearing, the longest run on the current board.

The line in question

• Longest completed gap before this: 29 draws.
• Most frequent lately: 24, 10, 13.
• Next Take 5 Midday drawing: July 24, 2026.

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