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January 31, 2023North Carolina

On Tuesday night, January 31, 2023 in North Carolina, 07 09 18 29 39 returned after days without an appearance for North Carolina. The gap is large relative to 1 in 12,103,014 draws, placing it deep in the tail.

Winning numbers for 1 draw on January 31, 2023 in North Carolina.

Draw times: Evening.

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January 31, 2023

Mega Millions report — Tuesday night, January 31, 2023: 07 09 18 29 39 shows a notable pattern

On Tuesday night, January 31, 2023 in North Carolina, 07 09 18 29 39 returned after days without an appearance for North Carolina. The gap is large relative to 1 in 12,103,014 draws, placing it deep in the tail.

Overview

On Tuesday night, January 31, 2023 in North Carolina, 07 09 18 29 39 returned after days without an appearance for North Carolina. The gap is large relative to 1 in 12,103,014 draws, placing it deep in the tail.

Combo Profile

The numbers in 07 09 18 29 39 cover a wide range (7 to 39) with no repeats.

Why Droughts Matter

Extended absences like this provide context, not direction. They show how randomness behaves across large samples and help analysts quantify how often the system deviates from its baseline cadence.

Data Notes

As documented: this report summarizes outcomes documented for Tuesday night, January 31, 2023 and compares them to historical cadence. The goal is context, not prediction.

From Stepzero

At its core: this reporting is shaped to maintain continuity across the record as context for disciplined analysis. 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. 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, 07 09 18 29 39 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

EveningJanuary 31, 2023
Results
79182939
Mega Ball
13
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.