Melate Retro is the classic-format version of the Pronósticos draw: you pick 6 numbers from 1 to 39, and it is drawn on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Its results are published the same night as the draw. In this guide we explain what Melate Retro is, where to check the results, how to play, its history, and its most frequent numbers.
What is Melate Retro?
Melate Retro is a draw run by Pronósticos para la Asistencia Pública with a simpler format than the traditional Melate: instead of 6 numbers from 1 to 56, in Retro you pick 6 numbers from 1 to 39, plus a bonus number. With fewer numbers, the prize structure and the odds are different from those of Melate. Our historical Retro series begins on June 1, 2010 and now totals more than 1,600 draws.
Where can you see the Melate Retro results?
The official results are released by Pronósticos on the same day as the draw. At MelateBot we also publish the record sheet for each Retro draw, with the six winning numbers, the bonus number, the date, the jackpot, and a statistical analysis of the combination. For the most recent draw, go to the results section.
What days and at what time is Melate Retro drawn?
Melate Retro is drawn twice a week: on Tuesdays and Saturdays, at night. This is a different schedule from Melate (Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays), so if you play both, it helps to keep the days of each one clear. The Retro results become available shortly after the draw, that same night.
How do you play Melate Retro?
Playing Retro is very similar to playing Melate, just with a shorter range of numbers:
- Pick 6 numbers from 1 to 39 (or request an automatic selection).
- Decide how many draws you take part in with that ticket.
- Keep your ticket: it is your only record of the bet.
- Compare your numbers with the winning ones on the night of the draw.
The top prize is won by matching all six numbers; there are also lower categories for 5, 4, 3, and 2 matches, and the bonus number plays a part in some of them. The order of the numbers does not matter.
Melate Retro history and jackpot
Across more than 1,600 draws, the Retro jackpot—more modest than Melate's because of its format—has reached significant accumulated amounts; in our series, the highest was $68,000,000 MXN (Draw 1541, on June 24, 2025). As in every draw, when no one matches all six numbers the jackpot rolls over to the next date. You can review the Retro historical archive draw by draw.
Most frequent Melate Retro numbers
Since Retro's range runs from 1 to 39 — shorter than Melate's, which goes up to 56 — each individual number tends, over many draws, to build up more appearances than its counterpart in Melate. You can check the live, up-to-date count, number by number, in our statistics section; we would rather point you there than freeze a ranking here that the very next draw could reshuffle. Even so, it is worth remembering that frequency does not predict the next draw: each drawing is independent.
How does Melate Retro differ from Melate?
- Numbers: Retro uses 6 from 1 to 39; Melate uses 6 from 1 to 56.
- Days: Retro is drawn on Tuesdays and Saturdays; Melate on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
- Jackpot: because of its format, Retro jackpots tend to be smaller than Melate's.
If you want to learn about the other draw, check out our guide to Melate results and how to play Melate.
How many combinations does Melate Retro have?
Picking 6 numbers from 1 to 39 gives a total of 3,262,623 possible combinations ("39 choose 6"), far below Melate's 32,468,436. The exact difference is close to 9.95 times: Melate has roughly 9.95 times more possible combinations than Retro. That does not make Retro "easier to win" in any magical sense — it is still a game of chance with a 1-in-3,262,623 probability for the top prize — but it does explain why its jackpot odds differ from Melate's: fewer numbers on the panel means fewer ways to combine them.
Here is a curious way to see the relationship between the two draws: if you took a valid Melate combination (6 numbers from 1 to 56) and asked whether it could also be a valid Retro play, the answer depends on whether all six numbers fall inside the 1-39 range. Only around 10.05% of Melate combinations meet that condition — meaning they use exclusively numbers from 1 to 39. The rest include at least one number between 40 and 56, which simply does not exist on Retro's panel.
The expected sum of a Retro combination
If you add up the numbers from 1 to 39 and take the average, you get 20; multiplied across six numbers, the expected sum of a Retro combination lands around 120 — compared with 171 in Melate, which has a wider range. As with Melate, this is a curiosity about how the full set of combinations is distributed, not a clue about the next draw: whichever specific combination you play keeps its individual 1-in-3,262,623 probability regardless of its sum.
How common is it to win some prize in Retro?
Not counting the bonus number, the probability of matching 3, 4, 5, or 6 of your six numbers on a Retro ticket is approximately 3.59%, or roughly 1 in 28 plays. That is noticeably higher than Melate's figure (around 1.26%), simply because Retro's panel is shorter: with fewer numbers competing outside your selection, it is relatively easier to match several of them. As always, this describes the probability of winning SOME prize category, not the top prize specifically, whose odds remain 1 in 3,262,623.
Why some players prefer Melate Retro
Everyone picks the draw they like best, and Retro has loyal followers for reasons tied to its format and its rhythm:
- A simpler format: picking 6 numbers from 1 to 39 feels more manageable than a wider range, especially for someone just starting out.
- The charm of the classic format: Retro keeps the traditional style of the draw, and many people find it familiar and close to home.
- Its own days of the week: since it is drawn on Tuesdays and Saturdays, Retro falls on different dates than Melate, so it is easy to add to your routine without overlapping the other draw.
- A different prize dynamic: with fewer numbers, the prize categories work differently, and some players are drawn to exactly that difference.
None of these reasons changes the underlying fact: Retro is a game of chance, and no format, however simple, improves the odds of a ticket. The preference is a matter of taste, not advantage.
How to organize your week between Retro and Melate
One of the most useful practical differences between the two draws is the calendar. Retro falls on Tuesdays and Saturdays; Melate on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. That separation makes it easy to follow both without mixing up dates, because no day overlaps with the other. If you play both, a few simple habits help:
- Match each draw to its nights: Tuesday and Saturday are Retro's dates; the rest of the week belongs to Melate.
- Mark your ticket carefully: since they are different games, make sure you play Retro where you mean to play Retro, and do not confuse it with Melate.
- Check after each draw: review your numbers that same night, once results are published, and remember that order does not matter, only how many numbers match.
When you want to look back at earlier dates, the draw archive keeps every Retro draw on its own record so you can review it at your own pace. Keeping this kind of order does not influence chance — nothing does — but it does make following both draws more comfortable and helps you enjoy the game calmly.
Reading the Retro statistics
Beyond hot and cold numbers, our record sheets break down each Retro draw by several common patterns. The split between even and odd numbers and between high and low (1 to 20 versus 21 to 39) often lands close to a balanced mix, simply because there are more ways for a draw to come out balanced than lopsided. We also track how the six numbers spread across the tens (1-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39), and the gap—the number of draws since each number last appeared. None of these patterns can tell you what will come next, but together they paint a fuller picture of how Retro has behaved over more than 1,600 draws.
Tips for playing Melate Retro responsibly
Melate Retro is a game of chance, and no system, hot-number list, or gap chart changes the odds of any single ticket. Treat ticket spending as entertainment, set a budget you are comfortable losing, and never chase losses by buying more. The statistics on MelateBot are there to make the draw more interesting to follow, not to promise a win. If playing ever stops feeling like fun, step away—the smartest strategy is always to play within your means. Because every drawing starts fresh, a number that has not appeared in a long time is no more likely to come up than one that showed up last week; the balls have no memory of past results.
Many players enjoy building their selections around the patterns above—mixing a couple of frequent numbers with a cold one, or aiming for a balanced even/odd and high/low split. There is nothing wrong with playing this way if you find it fun, but it is worth being honest about what it does: it shapes which combination you hold, not your odds of winning. Every valid 6-number combination from 1 to 39 has exactly the same chance in any given Retro draw.
Frequently asked questions about Melate Retro
How many numbers does Melate Retro have?
In Melate Retro you pick 6 numbers from 1 to 39, plus a bonus number that plays a part in some prize categories.
What days is Melate Retro drawn?
On Tuesdays and Saturdays, at night.
What is the difference between Melate and Melate Retro?
Melate uses 6 numbers from 1 to 56 and is drawn on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays; Retro uses 6 from 1 to 39 and is drawn on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
What is the most frequent Melate Retro number?
The ranking changes with every new draw, so we would rather not freeze a figure here that would go out of date; check the live count in our statistics section. Whichever number tops the list when you check it, it is a historical data point that does not predict the next draw.
Where do I see past Melate Retro results?
In the MelateBot blog archive, each Retro draw has its own record sheet with the numbers, the bonus number, and the jackpot for that date.
Does the frequency of the numbers help you win Retro?
No. Each draw is independent; frequency is informational only, and no method predicts the winning numbers.
Is it easier to win the Retro jackpot than the Melate jackpot?
The probability is different, not "easier" in any sense that depends on you: Retro's odds are 1 in 3,262,623 and Melate's are 1 in 32,468,436, a difference of nearly 9.95 times in Retro's favor simply because it has fewer numbers on the panel. Either way, it remains a game of pure chance, with no strategy that changes the outcome.
Check the most recent results, explore the draw archive, or review the guide to Melate results.
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