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August 22, 2023North Carolina

On Tuesday night, August 22, 2023, 01 12 26 36 50 showed up again after days without an appearance in North Carolina results. Given an expected cadence of 1 in 12,103,014 draws, the interval lands deep in the long-gap tail.

Winning numbers for 1 draw on August 22, 2023 in North Carolina.

Draw times: Evening.

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August 22, 2023

Mega Millions report — Tuesday night, August 22, 2023: 01 12 26 36 50 shows a notable pattern

On Tuesday night, August 22, 2023, 01 12 26 36 50 showed up again after days without an appearance in North Carolina results. Given an expected cadence of 1 in 12,103,014 draws, the interval lands deep in the long-gap tail.

Overview

On Tuesday night, August 22, 2023, 01 12 26 36 50 showed up again after days without an appearance in North Carolina results. Given an expected cadence of 1 in 12,103,014 draws, the interval lands deep in the long-gap tail.

Combo Profile

The numbers in 01 12 26 36 50 cover a wide range (1 to 50) with no repeats.

Why Droughts Matter

Long droughts are context, not a forecast - they highlight the tail behavior of the system. They offer context for distribution stability over time.

Data Notes

The method: this report summarizes results recorded for Tuesday night, August 22, 2023 and anchors them against historical cadence. The intent is documentation, not forecasting.

From Stepzero

In summary: this series is meant to sustain continuity in the archive as a reference point for continuity. The focus is long-horizon context.

Additional Context

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.

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.

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.

Adding to the Long-Term Record

Across the long-term record, 01 12 26 36 50 adds another archive entry to the historical dataset. The long-run picture sharpens as entries accrue.

1Recorded appearances

Draw Results

EveningAugust 22, 2023
Results
112263650
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.