Illinois Cold Numbers — April 2026
These are the most overdue numbers across all Illinois lottery games — the ones that have appeared least frequently over the past 30 days.
Pick 3
Top 5 coldest: 9 (0x), 8 (0x), 7 (0x), 6 (0x), 5 (0x)
Pick 4
Top 5 coldest: 9 (0x), 8 (0x), 7 (0x), 6 (0x), 5 (0x)
Lucky Day Lotto
Top 5 coldest: 45 (0x), 44 (0x), 43 (0x), 42 (0x), 41 (0x)
Lotto
Top 5 coldest: 52 (0x), 51 (0x), 50 (0x), 49 (0x), 48 (0x)
Powerball
Top 5 coldest: 69 (0x), 68 (0x), 67 (0x), 66 (0x), 65 (0x)
Mega Millions
Top 5 coldest: 70 (0x), 69 (0x), 68 (0x), 67 (0x), 66 (0x)
Are Cold Numbers "Due"?
It's tempting to think overdue numbers are "due" to appear soon, but every drawing is a fresh, independent event. The odds reset each time. That said, cold numbers can be useful for diversifying your picks away from the crowd — fewer people pick cold numbers, which could mean a less-shared prize if they do hit.
Explore More
Check out the Hot & Cold dashboard for real-time tracking across all Illinois games. The data updates after every drawing.