Mega Millions Results
On Friday night, August 16, 2024, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 22 38 48 51 61 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 August 16, 2024 in North Carolina.
Draw times: Evening.
Our take on the Mega Millions results
August 16, 2024Mega Millions report — Friday night, August 16, 2024: 22 38 48 51 61 shows a notable pattern
On Friday night, August 16, 2024, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 22 38 48 51 61 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 Friday night, August 16, 2024, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 22 38 48 51 61 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, 22 38 48 51 61 uses 5 distinct numbers and a wide spread from 22 to 61.
Why Droughts Matter
Deep gaps are best read as context, not predictive - they record variance across time. They offer context for distribution stability over time.
Data Notes
This report summarizes observed outcomes for Friday night, August 16, 2024 and interprets them within the long-run distribution record. It does not imply a forecast or recommendation.
From Stepzero
The takeaway: this series is meant to preserve a stable long-horizon record for analysts and long-run tracking. The goal is clarity and stability.
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. 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 22 38 48 51 61 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.