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October 28, 2022North Carolina

On Friday night, October 28, 2022, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina produced a notable return: 04 18 31 53 69 after days of absence. Against an expected cadence of 1 in 12,103,014 draws, the gap registers as a clear deviation in timing that merits documentation in the historical record.

Winning numbers for 1 draw on October 28, 2022 in North Carolina.

Draw times: Evening.

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October 28, 2022

Mega Millions report — Friday night, October 28, 2022: 04 18 31 53 69 shows a notable pattern

On Friday night, October 28, 2022, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina produced a notable return: 04 18 31 53 69 after days of absence. Against an expected cadence of 1 in 12,103,014 draws, the gap registers as a clear deviation in timing that merits documentation in the historical record.

Overview

On Friday night, October 28, 2022, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina produced a notable return: 04 18 31 53 69 after days of absence. Against an expected cadence of 1 in 12,103,014 draws, the gap registers as a clear deviation in timing that merits documentation in the historical record.

Combo Profile

As a number pattern, 04 18 31 53 69 uses 5 distinct numbers and a wide spread from 4 to 69.

Why Droughts Matter

Extended gaps function as context, not predictive - they show how distribution tails behave. Their value is in long-horizon tracking.

Data Notes

This report summarizes observed outcomes for Friday night, October 28, 2022 and interprets them within the long-run distribution record. It does not imply a forecast or recommendation.

From Stepzero

At its core: these reports are intended to maintain continuity across the record for analysts and long-run tracking. The intent is clarity, not prediction.

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. 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

With its return, 04 18 31 53 69 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.

1Recorded appearances

Draw Results

EveningOctober 28, 2022
Results
418315369
Mega Ball
7
Megaplier
2

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.