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May 17, 2026District of Columbia

On Sunday midday, May 17, 2026, the DC 3 draw in District of Columbia marked a notable return: 862 reappeared in the draw after a 1127-day drought. In a system where combinations should surface roughly once every 1 in 1,000 draws (~333 days), an absence of this length stands out for anyone tracking long-horizon frequency trends.

Winning numbers for 3 draws on May 17, 2026 in District of Columbia.

Draw times: D, Evening, N.

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May 17, 2026

DC 3 report — Sunday midday, May 17, 2026: 862 returns after 1,127 days

On Sunday midday, May 17, 2026, the DC 3 draw in District of Columbia marked a notable return: 862 reappeared in the draw after a 1127-day drought. In a system where combinations should surface roughly once every 1 in 1,000 draws (~333 days), an absence of this length stands out for anyone tracking long-horizon frequency trends.

Overview

On Sunday midday, May 17, 2026, the DC 3 draw in District of Columbia marked a notable return: 862 reappeared in the draw after a 1127-day drought. In a system where combinations should surface roughly once every 1 in 1,000 draws (~333 days), an absence of this length stands out for anyone tracking long-horizon frequency trends.

A Long-Awaited Return

A gap of 1127 days places 862 in the low-frequency tail of the distribution. The exact prior appearance date is not available in this view, but the duration alone signals an extended absence.

Combo Profile

As a digit pattern, 862 uses 3 distinct digits and a wide spread from 2 to 8.

Why Droughts Matter

Prolonged absences function as context, not forward-looking - they track where outcomes drift from baseline spacing. They make variance visible across extended windows.

Data Notes

Results are evaluated against historical frequency baselines where available. The goal is documentation and context rather than prediction.

From Stepzero

Stepzero produces these reports to provide a calm, evidence-first record of how draw patterns unfold over time. The aim is clarity and continuity - a reference point for long-horizon tracking rather than a call to action.

Additional Context

Long-horizon measurement matters most when viewed across extended windows. As samples expand, the distribution becomes clearer and anomalies settle into their expected ranges.

Adding to the Long-Term Record

With its return, 862 contributes another meaningful data point to the historical dataset. Each draw - whether routine or statistically unusual - refines the long-term view of how large random systems behave over time.

1127Days since last appearance
ExtremeDrought category
1 in 1,000 draws (~333 days)Expected frequency

Draw Results

DMay 17, 2026
Digits
862
EveningMay 17, 2026
Digits
825
NMay 17, 2026
Digits
410