Canada Lotto Max Statistical Analysis Report

Executive Summary

This report provides a statistical analysis of the Canada Lotto Max Lottery, focusing on the draw of January 23, 2026, and recent trends. The analysis covers number frequencies, odd/even distributions, sum ranges, and sectional patterns, comparing data across 1-month, 3-month, 1-year, and 3-year baselines. While the Lottery is inherently random, this report identifies deviations from expected distributions and highlights recurring patterns that may be of interest. Recent draws show a high frequency of numbers in the upper range (37-45), and a continued prevalence of the number 9.

Current Draw Micro-Analysis (2026-01-23)

The Canada Lotto Max draw on January 23, 2026, produced the following numbers: 3, 9, 13, 16, 18, 27, 29, with a bonus ball of 2.

• Sum: The sum of the drawn numbers is 115.
• Parity: The draw consisted of 3 odd numbers (3, 9, 13, 27, 29) and 4 even numbers (16, 18).
• Sections: The numbers are distributed across the sections as follows:
  • G1 (1-9): 2 numbers (3, 9)
  • G2 (10-18): 3 numbers (13, 16, 18)
  • G3 (19-27): 1 number (27)
  • G4 (28-36): 1 number (29)
  • G5 (37-45): 0 numbers
• Consecutive: No consecutive numbers were drawn.

Compared to the 1-month baseline, the sum of 115 falls within the 80-120 bucket, which has occurred in 12.5% of draws. The odd/even split of 3/4 is within the most frequent range for the past month. The absence of numbers in the G5 section is unusual, as this section has the highest average representation over the past month.

Historical Comparison: Hot and Cold Numbers

This section compares the most and least frequent numbers across different timeframes to identify potential "hot" and "cold" numbers.

• Hot Numbers: Numbers 9, 21, 31, 43 and 45 have been relatively frequent in recent draws (1-month and 3-month).
• Cold Numbers: Numbers 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44 have been relatively infrequent in recent draws (1-month and 3-month).

Structural Trends

Sum Range Stability

The following table shows the distribution of sum ranges across different timeframes:

The 1-month data shows a higher percentage of draws with sums in the extreme ranges (80-120 and 201+) compared to longer baselines, suggesting increased volatility in the short term.

Parity Stability

The "best range pct" for odd/even distribution, representing the combined percentage of the most frequent odd/even combinations, is relatively stable across timeframes:

• 1-Month: 37.5%
• 3-Month: 61.5%
• 1-Year: 70.2%
• 3-Year: 71.2%

This indicates that while individual draws may vary, the overall distribution of odd and even numbers tends to remain consistent over longer periods.

Bonus Evolution

The recent bonus numbers show no clear pattern. The 1-month baseline indicates a higher frequency of numbers ending in 3 and 4, but this is based on a small sample size. Over a longer timeframe (1-year and 3-year), numbers ending in 4 and 5 are more frequent as bonus balls.

Conclusion

The recent Canada Lotto Max draws exhibit some deviations from historical averages, particularly in the distribution of number sums and the concentration of numbers in the upper range (G5 section). While the Lottery remains a game of chance, awareness of these statistical trends can provide a broader context for number selection. The analyst recommends continued monitoring of these trends to assess their persistence and potential impact on future draws. The number 9 has been very frequent in recent draws.

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