Cash 5 Results
On Tuesday night, May 26, 2026, the Cash 5 draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 15 16 21 23 25 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 26, 2026 in North Carolina.
Draw times: Evening.
Our take on the Cash 5 results
May 26, 2026Cash 5 report — Tuesday night, May 26, 2026: 15 16 21 23 25 shows a notable pattern
On Tuesday night, May 26, 2026, the Cash 5 draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 15 16 21 23 25 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 Tuesday night, May 26, 2026, the Cash 5 draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 15 16 21 23 25 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
As a number pattern, 15 16 21 23 25 uses 5 distinct numbers and a wide spread from 15 to 25.
Why Droughts Matter
Prolonged absences are context, not predictive - they highlight the tail behavior of the system. They help quantify how often outcomes move into the tails.
Data Notes
This report summarizes observed outcomes for Tuesday night, May 26, 2026 and interprets them within the long-run distribution record. It does not imply a forecast or recommendation.
From Stepzero
Simply put: this reporting is designed to keep a calm, evidence-first record as context for disciplined analysis. It is meant to inform, not forecast.
Additional Context
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. 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.
Adding to the Long-Term Record
In the broader record, this return contributes one more record entry to the cumulative record. The long-run picture sharpens as entries accrue.
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.