Lotto Hotpicks Number Distance
13/03/2024
242628343537
Distance of the outermost numbers is very small (13)
21/06/2023
1347815
Μany numbers in one line
The sum of the 6 numbers is too small (38)
Distance of the outermost numbers is very small (14)
10/05/2014
358101617
The sum of the 6 numbers is too small (59)
Distance of the outermost numbers is very small (14)
17/11/2012
171920212526
Distance of the outermost numbers is very small (9)
Many numbers are consecutive
05/02/2011
333437404147
Distance of the outermost numbers is very small (14)
01/12/2010
202122242734
Distance of the outermost numbers is very small (14)
Many numbers are consecutive
19/06/2010
343739414247
Distance of the outermost numbers is very small (13)
11/10/2008
202123242728
Μany numbers in one line
Distance of the outermost numbers is very small (8)
21/06/2008
8911161822
Distance of the outermost numbers is very small (14)
07/04/2007
232430313337
Distance of the outermost numbers is very small (14)
28/09/2002
2910111316
The sum of the 6 numbers is too small (61)
Distance of the outermost numbers is very small (14)
Many numbers are consecutive
Frequently asked questions
What does "distance" mean in lottery statistics?
The distance is the difference between the highest and the lowest number drawn in a single lottery draw.
Is the distance evenly distributed across all possible values?
No. Mid-range distances are generally more common, while very small or very large distances appear less frequently.
How does distance relate to the sum of numbers?
Both are measures of distribution: the sum shows the total size of the drawn set, while the distance shows how far apart the extremes are. They can be analyzed together for a fuller picture.
What is the smallest possible distance on LOTTO HOTPICKS?
The smallest possible distance happens when all six main numbers are consecutive. In this case, the difference between the lowest and the highest number is only 5.
What is the largest possible distance on UK LOTTO?
The largest possible distance happens when the lowest drawn number is 1 and the highest drawn number is 59. In this case, the numbers are spread across the entire range, and the distance is 58.
What other terms are used for "distance" in lottery statistics?
In lottery statistics, the distance — defined as the difference between the highest and the lowest drawn number — may also be called the range or the spread. These terms all describe the same calculation: largest number – smallest number.