Cash 5 Results
On Friday night, April 17, 2026, the Cash 5 draw in North Carolina brought 17 20 31 38 41 back after days away. Given an expected cadence of 1 in 962,598 draws, this interval places the result well beyond typical spacing and makes it a meaningful entry for long-term distribution tracking.
Winning numbers for 1 draw on April 17, 2026 in North Carolina.
Draw times: Evening.
Our take on the Cash 5 results
April 17, 2026Cash 5 report — Friday night, April 17, 2026: 17 20 31 38 41 shows a notable pattern
On Friday night, April 17, 2026, the Cash 5 draw in North Carolina brought 17 20 31 38 41 back after days away. Given an expected cadence of 1 in 962,598 draws, this interval places the result well beyond typical spacing and makes it a meaningful entry for long-term distribution tracking.
Overview
On Friday night, April 17, 2026, the Cash 5 draw in North Carolina brought 17 20 31 38 41 back after days away. Given an expected cadence of 1 in 962,598 draws, this interval places the result well beyond typical spacing and makes it a meaningful entry for long-term distribution tracking.
Combo Profile
Beyond the drought, the numbers show a clean structure: 5 distinct numbers with no repeats, spanning 17 to 41 (wide spread).
Why Droughts Matter
A long drought is descriptive rather than predictive. It records variance across time and helps analysts evaluate whether outcomes are tracking within expected frequency bands or drifting into the tails of the distribution.
Data Notes
The method: this report documents the recorded draws for Friday night, April 17, 2026 and evaluates them against long-run frequency baselines. It is intended for context, not forecasting.
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
The return of 17 20 31 38 41 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.
Draw Results
How to play Cash 5
North Carolina Cash 5 is a nightly five-number game where players select five numbers from 1 through 43. Double Play can be added for a second drawing using the same base numbers.
- Select five numbers from 1 through 43 or choose Quick Pick.
- Optionally add Double Play and any other official add-ons shown on the play slip.
- Confirm the nightly draw on your ticket, then compare it to the official results after the drawing.