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September 20, 2024North Carolina

On Friday night, September 20, 2024 in North Carolina, 20 21 40 49 55 came back after a -day drought in North Carolina results. Against the expected cadence of 1 in 12,103,014 draws, the interval is well beyond typical spacing.

Winning numbers for 1 draw on September 20, 2024 in North Carolina.

Draw times: Evening.

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September 20, 2024

Mega Millions report — Friday night, September 20, 2024: 20 21 40 49 55 shows a notable pattern

On Friday night, September 20, 2024 in North Carolina, 20 21 40 49 55 came back after a -day drought in North Carolina results. Against the expected cadence of 1 in 12,103,014 draws, the interval is well beyond typical spacing.

Overview

On Friday night, September 20, 2024 in North Carolina, 20 21 40 49 55 came back after a -day drought in North Carolina results. Against the expected cadence of 1 in 12,103,014 draws, the interval is well beyond typical spacing.

Combo Profile

The numbers in 20 21 40 49 55 cover a wide range (20 to 55) with no repeats.

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 report summarizes observed outcomes for Friday night, September 20, 2024 and interprets them within the long-run distribution record. It does not imply a forecast or recommendation.

From Stepzero

The core idea: this reporting is designed to preserve a stable long-horizon record as a reference point for continuity. It is meant to inform, not forecast.

Additional Context

Long-horizon tracking is the only reliable way to separate short-term noise from persistent drift. By logging each outcome against its expected cadence, the system builds a distribution profile that becomes more stable as the sample grows. 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 20 21 40 49 55 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.

1Recorded appearances

Draw Results

EveningSeptember 20, 2024
Results
2021404955
Mega Ball
11
Megaplier
3

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.