Cash 5 Results
On Sunday night, May 24, 2026, the Cash 5 draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 16 21 22 30 36 reappeared in the draw after a -day drought. In a system where combinations should surface roughly once every 1 in 962,598 draws, an absence of this length stands out for anyone tracking long-horizon frequency trends.
Winning numbers for 1 draw on May 24, 2026 in North Carolina.
Draw times: Evening.
Our take on the Cash 5 results
May 24, 2026Cash 5 report — Sunday night, May 24, 2026: 16 21 22 30 36 shows a notable pattern
On Sunday night, May 24, 2026, the Cash 5 draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 16 21 22 30 36 reappeared in the draw after a -day drought. In a system where combinations should surface roughly once every 1 in 962,598 draws, an absence of this length stands out for anyone tracking long-horizon frequency trends.
Overview
On Sunday night, May 24, 2026, the Cash 5 draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 16 21 22 30 36 reappeared in the draw after a -day drought. In a system where combinations should surface roughly once every 1 in 962,598 draws, an absence of this length stands out for anyone tracking long-horizon frequency trends.
Combo Profile
Beyond the drought, the numbers show a clean structure: 5 distinct numbers with no repeats, spanning 16 to 36 (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
At its core: this series is meant to keep the record consistent over time as a stable reference point. It is meant to inform, not forecast.
Additional Context
Distribution analysis depends on consistent documentation. Each draw updates the record, allowing analysts to test whether deviations persist, reverse, or revert to expected ranges. Long-horizon tracking is the only reliable way to separate short-term noise from persistent drift. By logging each outcome against its expected cadence, the system builds a distribution profile that becomes more stable as the sample grows.
Adding to the Long-Term Record
With its return, 16 21 22 30 36 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.
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.