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May 9, 2026Illinois

On Saturday midday, May 9, 2026, the Pick 3 draw in Illinois brought 804 back after 1247 days away. Given an expected cadence of 1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days), this interval places the result well beyond typical spacing and makes it a meaningful entry for long-term distribution tracking.

Winning numbers for 2 draws on May 9, 2026 in Illinois.

Draw times: Evening, Midday.

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May 9, 2026

Pick 3 report — Saturday midday, May 9, 2026: 804 returns after 1,247 days

On Saturday midday, May 9, 2026, the Pick 3 draw in Illinois brought 804 back after 1247 days away. Given an expected cadence of 1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days), this interval places the result well beyond typical spacing and makes it a meaningful entry for long-term distribution tracking.

Overview

On Saturday midday, May 9, 2026, the Pick 3 draw in Illinois brought 804 back after 1247 days away. Given an expected cadence of 1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days), this interval places the result well beyond typical spacing and makes it a meaningful entry for long-term distribution tracking.

A Long-Awaited Return

The historical record indicates that 804 has been absent for 1247 days, placing it among the least active combinations in the current window. Even without a precise last-date reference, the length of the gap is sufficient to classify the return as a low-frequency event.

Combo Profile

Beyond the drought, the digits show a clean structure: 3 distinct digits with no repeats, spanning 0 to 8 (wide spread).

Why Droughts Matter

Droughts do not indicate what will happen next - they simply document what has already occurred. Their value lies in measuring distribution over long horizons and identifying when a combination performs far above or below its expected appearance rate.

Data Notes

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

From Stepzero

Stepzero focuses on documenting distribution behavior over large samples. Each report is a snapshot of observed outcomes, designed to support disciplined, long-term analysis.

Adding to the Long-Term Record

With its return, 804 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.

1247Days since last appearance
ExtremeDrought category
1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days)Expected frequency

Draw Results

EveningMay 9, 2026
Digits
681
MiddayMay 9, 2026
Digits
804