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December 13, 2025North Carolina

On Saturday midday, December 13, 2025, the Pick 3 draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 509 reappeared in the draw after a 1037-day drought. In a system where combinations should surface roughly once every 1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days), an absence of this length stands out for anyone tracking long-horizon frequency trends.

Winning numbers for 2 draws on December 13, 2025 in North Carolina.

Draw times: D, Evening.

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December 13, 2025

Pick 3 report — Saturday midday, December 13, 2025: 509 returns after 1,037 days

On Saturday midday, December 13, 2025, the Pick 3 draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 509 reappeared in the draw after a 1037-day drought. In a system where combinations should surface roughly once every 1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days), an absence of this length stands out for anyone tracking long-horizon frequency trends.

Overview

On Saturday midday, December 13, 2025, the Pick 3 draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 509 reappeared in the draw after a 1037-day drought. In a system where combinations should surface roughly once every 1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days), an absence of this length stands out for anyone tracking long-horizon frequency trends.

A Long-Awaited Return

The historical record indicates that 509 has been absent for 1037 days, placing it among the least active combinations in the current window. Even without a precise last-date reference, the length of the gap is sufficient to classify the return as a low-frequency event.

A Subtle Pattern in the Digits

Another layer of context comes from digit overlap: 0 showed up in 509 and reappeared in 730. While a single repeat is not a signal, repeated overlaps across days can reveal short-term clustering behavior.

Combo Profile

Beyond the drought, the digits show a clean structure: 3 distinct digits with no repeats, spanning 0 to 9 (wide spread).

Why Droughts Matter

Large gaps are context, not prescriptive - they show where spacing departs from typical cadence. They provide a clean read on long-run variance.

Data Notes

This analysis uses the draw results recorded for Saturday midday, December 13, 2025 and compares them against the observed historical cadence for the game. This is descriptive, based on frequency tracking - not predictive modeling.

From Stepzero

In summary: this reporting is shaped to keep a calm, evidence-first record as context for disciplined analysis. It is meant to inform, not forecast.

Adding to the Long-Term Record

The return of 509 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.

1037Days since last appearance
ExtremeDrought category
1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days)Expected frequency

Draw Results

DDecember 13, 2025
Digits
509
Fireball
5
EveningDecember 13, 2025
Digits
730
Fireball
4

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.