In lottery number analysis, the Interquartile Range (IQR) measures the spread of the middle 50% of drawn numbers. It is also used in showing how tightly or loosely the central values cluster, helping reveal typical spacing behavior in lotto results.
SuperLotto Plus Charts
- Latest Draw Result
- Number Frequency
- Mega Ball 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
- Mean, STDEV, & Range Trend
- Mean Distribution
- Range Distribution
- STDDEV Distribution
- IQR Distribution
- Clustering Distribution
Box Plot and Histogram of Draw Interquartile Ranges
Below are the box plot of draw results and the histogram of interquartile range. It covers the winning SuperLotto Plus numbers from Feb. 5, 2025 to Oct. 22, 2025 , across 75 draws over time.
Box Plot of Lotto Draw Results
The chart below displays the statistical distribution, spread, or variability of winning SuperLotto Plus numbers. The distribution, spread, and variability of winning numbers describe how the numbers are spaced out and how widely they differ from draw to draw. Sometimes they’re close together, sometimes they’re far apart. By examining measures such as quartiles, ranges, and number gaps, we gain insight into the balance and clustering of numbers rather than just their frequency. Quartiles show how numbers divide into lower, middle, and upper sections; the range highlights the gap between the smallest and largest values; and average gaps reveal how closely numbers group together. Studying these metrics is significant because it helps detect patterns of randomness, and spot unusual clustering.
Each box represents the middle 50% of numbers from the first quartile (Q1) to the third quartile (Q3), while the line inside the box marks the median winning number for that period. The “whiskers” extend to the minimum and maximum numbers drawn, and any points outside these whiskers indicate unusually low or high results relative to other draws. By tracking how the quartiles and range shift over time, the chart provides insight into the variability and spread of winning numbers, which can be used to visually assess the randomness and consistency of lotto draws.
Across all draws, the middle 50% of numbers showed moderate spread, suggesting balanced variability. Overall, higher numbers tended to dominate the draws. Number distribution across ranges was generally balanced.
Histogram of Draw Interquartile Ranges
The histogram of interquartile ranges (IQR) focuses on the spread of the middle 50% of lotto numbers within each combination. By dividing these IQR values into bins, the histogram shows whether draws are typically compact or widely varied in their core distribution. This measure avoids extreme outliers and reveals the consistency of number spacing.
The histogram of interquartile ranges (IQR) of lotto draws reveals that the most frequent IQR interval is 6-11, 12-17 with 21 occurrences, suggesting a strong clustering in this interval. In contrast, the least frequent IQR interval is 42-44 with 0 occurrences, showing it is rarely observed. This indicates a noticeable concentration of draws around certain IQR intervals. Overall, the distribution shows clustering around specific IQR intervals, indicating that draws tend to gravitate toward these values.
Format Changes in California's SuperLotto
Since its inception in 1986, California SuperLotto has undergone several significant format changes that have impacted the odds of winning the jackpot. Here’s a clear timeline of the California SuperLotto Plus format changes since its inception:
| Period | Format | Mega Ball |
|---|---|---|
| October 18, 1986 | 6 numbers out of 49 | none. |
| June 30, 1990 | 6 numbers out of 53 | none. |
| April 29, 2000 | 5 numbers out of 47 | 1 number out of 27 |
Initially, the game followed a 6/49 format, where players selected six numbers from a pool of 49, offering odds of about 1 in 13.98 million. In 1990, the format was modified to 6/53, making it slightly more difficult to win. The most substantial change occurred in 2000 when the game was rebranded as SuperLotto Plus. The new format required players to choose five numbers from 1 to 47 and a separate Mega number from 1 to 27, shifting to a two-drum system. This overhaul increased the jackpot odds to approximately 1 in 41 million.
How California SuperLotto Plus Format Changes Affect Your Number Strategy.
These 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 5/47 format may have done so due to higher individual draw probability, but that same frequency can be misleading in the 6/49 or 6/53 formats.
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.
SuperLotto Plus Charts
- Latest Draw Result
- Number Frequency
- Mega Ball 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
- Mean, STDEV, & Range Trend
- Mean Distribution
- Range Distribution
- STDDEV Distribution
- IQR Distribution
- Clustering Distribution