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May 21, 2025North Carolina

On Wednesday night, May 21, 2025, the Pick 3 draw in North Carolina brought 149 back after 1460 days away. Given an expected cadence of 1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days), this interval places the result well beyond typical spacing and makes it a meaningful entry for long-term distribution tracking.

Winning numbers for 2 draws on May 21, 2025 in North Carolina.

Draw times: D, Evening.

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May 21, 2025

Pick 3 report — Wednesday night, May 21, 2025: 149 returns after 1,460 days

On Wednesday night, May 21, 2025, the Pick 3 draw in North Carolina brought 149 back after 1460 days away. Given an expected cadence of 1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days), this interval places the result well beyond typical spacing and makes it a meaningful entry for long-term distribution tracking.

Overview

On Wednesday night, May 21, 2025, the Pick 3 draw in North Carolina brought 149 back after 1460 days away. Given an expected cadence of 1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days), this interval places the result well beyond typical spacing and makes it a meaningful entry for long-term distribution tracking.

A Long-Awaited Return

A gap of 1460 days places 149 in the low-frequency tail of the distribution. The exact prior appearance date is not available in this view, but the duration alone signals an extended absence.

Combo Profile

The digits in 149 cover a wide range (1 to 9) with no repeats.

Why Droughts Matter

Long droughts are context, not a cue - they document what has already happened. They clarify how far outcomes drift from baseline cadence.

Data Notes

To clarify: this report summarizes the recorded draws for Wednesday night, May 21, 2025 and compares them to historical cadence. It is context-focused, not predictive.

From Stepzero

The core idea: these reports are built to keep the record consistent over time as context for disciplined analysis. The goal is clarity and stability.

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.

Adding to the Long-Term Record

The return of 149 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.

1460Days since last appearance
ExtremeDrought category
1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days)Expected frequency

Draw Results

DMay 21, 2025
Digits
302
Fireball
6
EveningMay 21, 2025
Digits
149
Fireball
2

How to play Pick 3

North Carolina Pick 3 is a daily digits game with day and evening draws. Players select a three-digit number and can add Fireball for additional winning combinations.

  • Select three digits from 0 through 9 or choose Quick Pick.
  • Choose the day draw, evening draw, or both and select the play type and wager amount.
  • Optionally add Fireball, then compare your ticket to the official draw results.