California SuperLotto Plus Standard Deviation Distribution

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The Standard Deviation is also very useful in analyzing how spread out the numbers tend to be from draw to draw. It also shows how consistently random the draws are over time

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Last 75 draws
From Feb. 5, 2025 To Oct. 22, 2025

Histogram of Standard Deviation

The histogram of standard deviation measures how much variation or dispersion exists among numbers in each lotto draw. A low standard deviation means the numbers are close together, while a high standard deviation indicates they are spread out across the range. By dividing these values into bins, the histogram reveals whether draws tend to produce tightly grouped numbers or broadly spaced sets. This helps in understanding the randomness and variability of number distribution across many draws.

The chart below is a histogram of standard deviation of lotto combinations from Feb. 5, 2025 to Oct. 22, 2025 , covering 75 draws. The range of possible standard deviation is divided into categories or bins. In this case, the bins are defined as intervals such as 1-6 up to 43-47, each representing a continuous range of mean values.

This division is necessary because individual standard deviation values can vary widely, and grouping them into intervals makes patterns easier to observe. For example, by examining how frequently standard deviation fall into each bin, anyone can quickly see whether the draws are evenly distributed, clustered in particular ranges, or biased toward lower or higher values.

The histogram of standard deviations of lotto draws, showing how widely numbers vary within combinations reveals that the most frequent deviation interval is 13-18 with 32 occurrences, suggesting a strong clustering in this interval. In contrast, the least frequent deviation interval is 19-24, 25-30, 31-36, 37-42, 43-47 with 0 occurrences, showing it is rarely observed. This indicates a noticeable concentration of draws around certain deviation intervals. Overall, the distribution shows clustering around specific deviation 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.

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