Mega Millions Results
On Friday night, April 18, 2025 in North Carolina, 05 13 15 17 28 showed up again after days away in the North Carolina record. The gap is large relative to 1 in 12,103,014 draws, placing it deep in the tail.
Winning numbers for 1 draw on April 18, 2025 in North Carolina.
Draw times: Evening.
Our take on the Mega Millions results
April 18, 2025Mega Millions report — Friday night, April 18, 2025: 05 13 15 17 28 shows a notable pattern
On Friday night, April 18, 2025 in North Carolina, 05 13 15 17 28 showed up again after days away in the North Carolina record. The gap is large relative to 1 in 12,103,014 draws, placing it deep in the tail.
Overview
On Friday night, April 18, 2025 in North Carolina, 05 13 15 17 28 showed up again after days away in the North Carolina record. The gap is large relative to 1 in 12,103,014 draws, placing it deep in the tail.
Combo Profile
As a number pattern, 05 13 15 17 28 uses 5 distinct numbers and a wide spread from 5 to 28.
Why Droughts Matter
Extended absences are best treated as context, not predictive - they track where outcomes drift from baseline spacing. They make variance visible across extended windows.
Data Notes
As documented: this report summarizes results recorded for Friday night, April 18, 2025 and evaluates them against long-run frequency baselines. This is descriptive, not predictive.
From Stepzero
The takeaway: this reporting is shaped to keep a calm, evidence-first record as a stable reference point. It is meant to inform, not forecast.
Additional Context
Context improves with scale. As more draws accumulate, isolated anomalies either normalize into baseline rates or reveal persistent deviations that warrant closer monitoring.
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.
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
From a long-horizon view, this draw adds another data point to the historical dataset. The accumulation, not any single draw, builds reliability.
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.