Mega Millions Results
On Tuesday night, July 16, 2024, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 05 35 42 58 66 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 16, 2024 in North Carolina.
Draw times: Evening.
Our take on the Mega Millions results
July 16, 2024Mega Millions report — Tuesday night, July 16, 2024: 05 35 42 58 66 shows a notable pattern
On Tuesday night, July 16, 2024, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 05 35 42 58 66 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 16, 2024, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 05 35 42 58 66 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
As a number pattern, 05 35 42 58 66 uses 5 distinct numbers and a wide spread from 5 to 66.
Why Droughts Matter
Extended gaps are context markers, not forward-looking - they show how distribution tails behave. They make variance visible across extended windows.
Data Notes
To clarify: this analysis records the recorded draws for Tuesday night, July 16, 2024 and anchors them against historical cadence. This is descriptive, not predictive.
From Stepzero
In summary: this reporting is designed to maintain continuity across the record as a stable reference point. The aim is a trustworthy record.
Additional Context
Distribution analysis depends on consistent documentation. Each draw updates the record, allowing analysts to test whether deviations persist, reverse, or revert to expected ranges. 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
The return of 05 35 42 58 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.