Mega Millions Results
On Tuesday night, July 9, 2024, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 21 26 54 60 64 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 July 9, 2024 in North Carolina.
Draw times: Evening.
Our take on the Mega Millions results
July 9, 2024Mega Millions report — Tuesday night, July 9, 2024: 21 26 54 60 64 shows a notable pattern
On Tuesday night, July 9, 2024, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 21 26 54 60 64 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, July 9, 2024, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 21 26 54 60 64 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
The numbers in 21 26 54 60 64 cover a wide range (21 to 64) with no repeats.
Why Droughts Matter
Extended gaps function as context, not a signal - they record variance across time. They offer context for distribution stability over time.
Data Notes
Worth noting: this report documents results recorded for Tuesday night, July 9, 2024 with comparison to long-run frequency baselines. It is intended for context, not forecasting.
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. Context improves with scale. As more draws accumulate, isolated anomalies either normalize into baseline rates or reveal persistent deviations that warrant closer monitoring.
Adding to the Long-Term Record
The return of 21 26 54 60 64 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.