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May 9, 2023North Carolina

On Tuesday night, May 9, 2023, for North Carolina's Mega Millions draw, 04 37 46 48 51 reappeared after days out of the results in North Carolina. With an expected cadence of 1 in 12,103,014 draws, the gap sits well beyond typical spacing.

Winning numbers for 1 draw on May 9, 2023 in North Carolina.

Draw times: Evening.

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May 9, 2023

Mega Millions report — Tuesday night, May 9, 2023: 04 37 46 48 51 shows a notable pattern

On Tuesday night, May 9, 2023, for North Carolina's Mega Millions draw, 04 37 46 48 51 reappeared after days out of the results in North Carolina. With an expected cadence of 1 in 12,103,014 draws, the gap sits well beyond typical spacing.

Overview

On Tuesday night, May 9, 2023, for North Carolina's Mega Millions draw, 04 37 46 48 51 reappeared after days out of the results in North Carolina. With an expected cadence of 1 in 12,103,014 draws, the gap sits well beyond typical spacing.

Combo Profile

In terms of number structure, this draw settles on 5 distinct numbers with no repeats present. The range from 4 to 51 is a wide spread.

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 captures outcomes documented for Tuesday night, May 9, 2023 and evaluates them against long-run frequency baselines. The goal is context, not prediction.

From Stepzero

Stepzero focuses on documenting distribution behavior over large samples. Each report is a snapshot of observed outcomes, designed to support disciplined, long-term analysis.

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.

Stability comes from the accumulation of entries. One draw alone does not define the pattern, but the record grows more reliable with each addition to the dataset.

Stability comes from the accumulation of entries. One draw alone does not define the pattern, but the record grows more reliable with each addition to the dataset.

Adding to the Long-Term Record

Over the broader record, this draw extends the historical ledger to the long-run dataset. The accumulation, not any single draw, builds reliability.

1Recorded appearances

Draw Results

EveningMay 9, 2023
Results
437464851
Mega Ball
19
Megaplier
3

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.