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September 30, 2022North Carolina

On Friday night, September 30, 2022 in North Carolina, 16 26 37 40 51 returned after days away in North Carolina results. Relative to 1 in 12,103,014 draws, the gap reads as a long-horizon outlier.

Winning numbers for 1 draw on September 30, 2022 in North Carolina.

Draw times: Evening.

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September 30, 2022

Mega Millions report — Friday night, September 30, 2022: 16 26 37 40 51 shows a notable pattern

On Friday night, September 30, 2022 in North Carolina, 16 26 37 40 51 returned after days away in North Carolina results. Relative to 1 in 12,103,014 draws, the gap reads as a long-horizon outlier.

Overview

On Friday night, September 30, 2022 in North Carolina, 16 26 37 40 51 returned after days away in North Carolina results. Relative to 1 in 12,103,014 draws, the gap reads as a long-horizon outlier.

Combo Profile

The numbers in 16 26 37 40 51 cover a wide range (16 to 51) with no repeats.

Why Droughts Matter

Long droughts are best treated as context, not forward-looking - they mark how variance accumulates over long samples. They make variance visible across extended windows.

Data Notes

The method: this analysis documents the results logged for Friday night, September 30, 2022 and evaluates them against long-run frequency baselines. This is documentation, not a forecast.

From Stepzero

At its core: this reporting is designed to keep the record consistent over time for analysts and long-run tracking. The focus is long-horizon context.

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.

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

Distribution analysis depends on consistent documentation. Each draw updates the record, allowing analysts to test whether deviations persist, reverse, or revert to expected ranges.

Adding to the Long-Term Record

In long-horizon tracking, this result adds a new point to the dataset to the long-run dataset. It is the cumulative record that makes analysis stable.

1Recorded appearances

Draw Results

EveningSeptember 30, 2022
Results
1626374051
Mega Ball
6
Megaplier
4

How to play Mega Millions

North Carolina Mega Millions players select five numbers from 1 through 70 and one Mega Ball from 1 through 24 for the Tuesday and Friday multi-state drawings.

  • Select five numbers from 1 through 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 through 24, or choose Quick Pick.
  • Confirm the draw date on your ticket and any official multiplier rules in effect for the current game era.
  • Compare your ticket to the official winning numbers after the drawing.