Mega Millions Results
On Tuesday night, February 28, 2023, 14 16 40 52 59 showed up 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 February 28, 2023 in North Carolina.
Draw times: Evening.
Our take on the Mega Millions results
February 28, 2023Mega Millions report — Tuesday night, February 28, 2023: 14 16 40 52 59 shows a notable pattern
On Tuesday night, February 28, 2023, 14 16 40 52 59 showed up 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, February 28, 2023, 14 16 40 52 59 showed up 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
As a number shape, the outcome contains 5 distinct numbers while showing no repeats. Its range is 14 to 59 with a wide spread.
Why Droughts Matter
Deep gaps are context, not predictive - they track where outcomes drift from baseline spacing. They offer context for distribution stability over time.
Data Notes
This analysis uses the draw results recorded for Tuesday night, February 28, 2023 and compares them against the observed historical cadence for the game. This is descriptive, based on frequency tracking - not predictive modeling.
From Stepzero
Simply put: this reporting is built to keep the record consistent over time as a reference point for continuity. It is meant to inform, not forecast.
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.
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.
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
The return of 14 16 40 52 59 expands the archive by one more data point. It is the accumulation of these entries, not a single draw, that defines the reliability of long-horizon analysis.
Draw Results
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.