Mega Millions Results
On Tuesday night, October 17, 2023, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina produced a notable return: 05 06 29 32 61 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 17, 2023 in North Carolina.
Draw times: Evening.
Our take on the Mega Millions results
October 17, 2023Mega Millions report — Tuesday night, October 17, 2023: 05 06 29 32 61 shows a notable pattern
On Tuesday night, October 17, 2023, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina produced a notable return: 05 06 29 32 61 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 Tuesday night, October 17, 2023, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina produced a notable return: 05 06 29 32 61 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, 05 06 29 32 61 uses 5 distinct numbers and a wide spread from 5 to 61.
Why Droughts Matter
Deep gaps are best treated as context, not directional - they mark how variance accumulates over long samples. They help quantify how often outcomes move into the tails.
Data Notes
This analysis uses the draw results recorded for Tuesday night, October 17, 2023 and compares them against the observed historical cadence for the game. This is descriptive, based on frequency tracking - not predictive modeling.
From Stepzero
In summary: this series is meant to sustain continuity in the archive as context for disciplined analysis. The aim is a trustworthy record.
Additional Context
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.
Context improves with scale. As more draws accumulate, isolated anomalies either normalize into baseline rates or reveal persistent deviations that warrant closer monitoring.
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
In long-horizon tracking, this result adds another data point to the record. The accumulation, not any single draw, builds reliability.
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.