Home/Pick 3/April 9, 2026
Results + Analysis

Pick 3 Results

April 9, 2026North Carolina

On Thursday midday, April 9, 2026, the Pick 3 draw in North Carolina brought 784 back after 652 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 April 9, 2026 in North Carolina.

Draw times: D, Evening.

What's New Analysis

Our take on the Pick 3 results

April 9, 2026

Pick 3 report — Thursday midday, April 9, 2026: 784 returns after 652 days

On Thursday midday, April 9, 2026, the Pick 3 draw in North Carolina brought 784 back after 652 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 Thursday midday, April 9, 2026, the Pick 3 draw in North Carolina brought 784 back after 652 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

The historical record indicates that 784 has been absent for 652 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.

Combo Profile

The digits in 784 cover a moderate range (4 to 8) with no repeats.

Why Droughts Matter

Prolonged absences function as context, not forward-looking - they mark how variance accumulates over long samples. They provide a clean read on long-run variance.

Data Notes

Specifically: this report records the results logged for Thursday midday, April 9, 2026 and anchors them against historical cadence. The goal is context, not prediction.

From Stepzero

Stepzero focuses on documenting distribution behavior over large samples. Each report is a snapshot of observed outcomes, designed to support disciplined, long-term analysis.

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

With its return, 784 contributes another meaningful data point to the historical dataset. Each draw - whether routine or statistically unusual - refines the long-term view of how large random systems behave over time.

652Days since last appearance
NotableDrought category
1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days)Expected frequency

Draw Results

DApril 9, 2026
Digits
784
Fireball
3
EveningApril 9, 2026
Digits
112
Fireball
8

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.