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May 18, 2026North Carolina

On Monday night, May 18, 2026, during the Cash 5 draw in North Carolina, 29 32 36 40 42 reappeared following a -day absence for North Carolina. By the expected cadence of 1 in 962,598 draws, the interval is a long-gap event.

Winning numbers for 1 draw on May 18, 2026 in North Carolina.

Draw times: Evening.

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May 18, 2026

Cash 5 report — Monday night, May 18, 2026: 29 32 36 40 42 shows a notable pattern

On Monday night, May 18, 2026, during the Cash 5 draw in North Carolina, 29 32 36 40 42 reappeared following a -day absence for North Carolina. By the expected cadence of 1 in 962,598 draws, the interval is a long-gap event.

Overview

On Monday night, May 18, 2026, during the Cash 5 draw in North Carolina, 29 32 36 40 42 reappeared following a -day absence for North Carolina. By the expected cadence of 1 in 962,598 draws, the interval is a long-gap event.

Combo Profile

From a pattern view, this sequence shows 5 distinct numbers while showing no repeats. The spread runs 29 to 42 (wide).

Why Droughts Matter

Long gaps are best treated as context, not forward-looking - they highlight the tail behavior of the system. They help analysts track drift against expected cadence.

Data Notes

This report summarizes observed outcomes for Monday night, May 18, 2026 and interprets them within the long-run distribution record. It does not imply a forecast or recommendation.

From Stepzero

At Stepzero, the priority is accuracy and context. This report is intended as a historical record entry, not a forecast.

Additional Context

Context improves with scale. As more draws accumulate, isolated anomalies either normalize into baseline rates or reveal persistent deviations that warrant closer monitoring.

Record-keeping at scale becomes the foundation for analysis. Each outcome, whether typical or unusual, contributes to the stability and clarity of the long-run picture.

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 29 32 36 40 42 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.

1Recorded appearances

Draw Results

EveningMay 18, 2026
Results
2932364042

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.