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May 21, 2026Missouri

On Thursday night, May 21, 2026, the Pick 3 draw in Missouri produced a notable return: 443 after 866 days of absence. Against an expected cadence of 1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days), the gap registers as a clear deviation in timing that merits documentation in the historical record.

Winning numbers for 2 draws on May 21, 2026 in Missouri.

Draw times: D, Evening.

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May 21, 2026

Pick 3 report — Thursday night, May 21, 2026: 443 returns after 866 days

On Thursday night, May 21, 2026, the Pick 3 draw in Missouri produced a notable return: 443 after 866 days of absence. Against an expected cadence of 1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days), the gap registers as a clear deviation in timing that merits documentation in the historical record.

Overview

On Thursday night, May 21, 2026, the Pick 3 draw in Missouri produced a notable return: 443 after 866 days of absence. Against an expected cadence of 1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days), the gap registers as a clear deviation in timing that merits documentation in the historical record.

A Long-Awaited Return

A gap of 866 days places 443 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

The digits in 443 cover a tight range (3 to 4) with a repeated digit.

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

Importantly: this series is meant to keep the long-horizon record steady as a stable reference point. It is meant to inform, not forecast.

Additional Context

Stability comes from the accumulation of entries. One draw alone does not define the pattern, but the record grows more reliable with each addition to the dataset.

Adding to the Long-Term Record

The return of 443 expands the archive by one more data point. It is the accumulation of these entries, not a single draw, that defines the reliability of long-horizon analysis.

866Days since last appearance
SignificantDrought category
1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days)Expected frequency

Draw Results

DMay 21, 2026
Digits
521
EveningMay 21, 2026
Digits
443

How to play Pick 3

Pick any 3-digit combination from 000 to 999. Match the Evening or Midday draw to win. Wild Ball can replace any one of your digits.

  • Choose a 3-digit number (000–999).
  • Select Midday, Evening, or both draws.
  • Match all three digits in exact order (Straight) or any order (Box) to win.
  • Wild Ball (2023+): one bonus digit drawn that can substitute for any position.