This chart shows how often each Extra Shot number has been drawn over a specific period or across all previous draws. This statistic shows how many times each number has appeared in the lottery results, giving players insight into which numbers have been drawn more frequently or less frequently.
Lotto Charts
- Latest Draw Result
- Number Frequency
- Extra Shot Frequency
- Overdue Numbers
- Odd/Even Numbers
- High/Low Numbers
- Sum and Root Sum
- Hot and Cold Numbers
- Most Common Pairs
- Most Common Triplets
- Most Common Quadruplets
- Most Common Quintuplets
- Mean, STDEV, & Range Trend
- Mean Distribution
- Range Distribution
- STDDEV Distribution
- IQR Distribution
- Clustering Distribution
Extra Shot Frequency
The Extra Shot Frequency Statistics table below presents key metrics for analyzing the occurrence patterns of specific numbers. It covers 75 draws, from Oct. 18, 2025 to Apr. 9, 2026 .
It includes columns for Frequency, Last Draw Interval, and the Last Draw Date, which indicates the number of draws a ball appears for a specific period, the number of draws since the ball last appeared, and the date the ball last appeared, respectively.
Number Frequency by Rank
The Summary of Number Frequency by Rank above organizes lottery numbers based on how often they have been drawn, grouping them into tiers or ranks according to their frequencies. Numbers with the highest frequencies are placed in the top rank, indicating they have been drawn most often and may be considered "hot" numbers. Subsequent ranks include numbers with gradually lower frequencies, offering a clear comparison of how commonly each number appears.
Percentile rank shows the relative position of a number’s frequency compared to all others. It answers the question “What percentage of numbers were drawn less frequently than this one?”. Using the percentile rank you can compare easily by normalizing frequencies on a 0–100 scale, visualizes hot/cold numbers: You can chart numbers into low, mid, and high percentiles.
This ranking system helps highlight patterns in number occurrences, making it easier to identify which numbers are most frequent, moderately drawn, or rarely drawn. It provides a useful overview for players looking to base their number selections on historical draw performance.
Format Changes in Illinois Lotto
The Illinois Lotto has undergone several format changes below since its launch to enhance gameplay:
| Period | Format | Extra Shot |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 1983 | 6/40 | None |
| May 13, 1984 | 6/44 | None |
| April 15, 1990 | 6/54 | None |
| October 28, 1998 | 6/52 | None |
| November 4, 2012 | 6/52 | 1/25 |
| September 2021 | 6/50 | 1/25 |
How Illinois Lotto Format Changes Affect Your Number Strategy.
The format changes have a direct impact on statistical analysis. Mixing frequency data across different formats is not advisable because each version of the game has a different number pool and probability structure.
For example, a number that appeared frequently in the 6/50 format may have done so due to higher individual draw probability, but that same frequency can be misleading in the 6/52 and 6/54 format.
Therefore, for meaningful analysis, it’s essential to treat each format as its own distinct dataset. Analyzing trends or frequencies should be restricted to results from within the same format period, especially if the goal is to inform number selection in the current game structure.
Lotto Charts
- Latest Draw Result
- Number Frequency
- Extra Shot Frequency
- Overdue Numbers
- Odd/Even Numbers
- High/Low Numbers
- Sum and Root Sum
- Hot and Cold Numbers
- Most Common Pairs
- Most Common Triplets
- Most Common Quadruplets
- Most Common Quintuplets
- Mean, STDEV, & Range Trend
- Mean Distribution
- Range Distribution
- STDDEV Distribution
- IQR Distribution
- Clustering Distribution