Mega Millions Results
On Friday night, October 6, 2023, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina produced a notable return: 12 24 46 57 66 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 6, 2023 in North Carolina.
Draw times: Evening.
Our take on the Mega Millions results
October 6, 2023Mega Millions report — Friday night, October 6, 2023: 12 24 46 57 66 shows a notable pattern
On Friday night, October 6, 2023, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina produced a notable return: 12 24 46 57 66 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 6, 2023, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina produced a notable return: 12 24 46 57 66 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, 12 24 46 57 66 uses 5 distinct numbers and a wide spread from 12 to 66.
Why Droughts Matter
Extended absences function as context, not forward-looking - they document what has already happened. They offer context for distribution stability over time.
Data Notes
This analysis uses the draw results recorded for Friday night, October 6, 2023 and compares them against the observed historical cadence for the game. This is descriptive, based on frequency tracking - not predictive modeling.
From Stepzero
Importantly: this series is meant to keep the record consistent over time for analysts and long-run tracking. The priority is accuracy and continuity.
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. 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 12 24 46 57 66 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.