Mega Millions Results
On Tuesday night, December 5, 2023, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 18 35 40 64 67 reappeared in the draw after a -day drought. In a system where combinations should surface roughly once every 1 in 12,103,014 draws, an absence of this length stands out for anyone tracking long-horizon frequency trends.
Winning numbers for 1 draw on December 5, 2023 in North Carolina.
Draw times: Evening.
Our take on the Mega Millions results
December 5, 2023Mega Millions report — Tuesday night, December 5, 2023: 18 35 40 64 67 shows a notable pattern
On Tuesday night, December 5, 2023, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 18 35 40 64 67 reappeared in the draw after a -day drought. In a system where combinations should surface roughly once every 1 in 12,103,014 draws, an absence of this length stands out for anyone tracking long-horizon frequency trends.
Overview
On Tuesday night, December 5, 2023, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 18 35 40 64 67 reappeared in the draw after a -day drought. In a system where combinations should surface roughly once every 1 in 12,103,014 draws, an absence of this length stands out for anyone tracking long-horizon frequency trends.
Combo Profile
From a pattern view, the combination lands on 5 distinct numbers with no repeats in the numbers. The range sits at 18 to 67, a wide spread.
Why Droughts Matter
A long drought is descriptive rather than predictive. It records variance across time and helps analysts evaluate whether outcomes are tracking within expected frequency bands or drifting into the tails of the distribution.
Data Notes
This analysis uses the draw results recorded for Tuesday night, December 5, 2023 and compares them against the observed historical cadence for the game. This is descriptive, based on frequency tracking - not predictive modeling.
From Stepzero
Stepzero produces these reports to provide a calm, evidence-first record of how draw patterns unfold over time. The aim is clarity and continuity - a reference point for long-horizon tracking rather than a call to action.
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.
Adding to the Long-Term Record
With its return, 18 35 40 64 67 contributes another meaningful data point to the historical dataset. Each draw - whether routine or statistically unusual - refines the long-term view of how large random systems behave over time.
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.