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May 31, 2026North Carolina

On Sunday night, May 31, 2026, for North Carolina's Pick 3 draw, 001 showed up again after 726 days without an appearance in the North Carolina record. The gap is large relative to 1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days), placing it deep in the tail.

Winning numbers for 2 draws on May 31, 2026 in North Carolina.

Draw times: D, Evening.

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May 31, 2026

Pick 3 report — Sunday night, May 31, 2026: 001 returns after 726 days

On Sunday night, May 31, 2026, for North Carolina's Pick 3 draw, 001 showed up again after 726 days without an appearance in the North Carolina record. The gap is large relative to 1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days), placing it deep in the tail.

Overview

On Sunday night, May 31, 2026, for North Carolina's Pick 3 draw, 001 showed up again after 726 days without an appearance in the North Carolina record. The gap is large relative to 1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days), placing it deep in the tail.

A Long-Awaited Return

A gap of 726 days places 001 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

Beyond the drought, the digits show a clean structure: 2 distinct digits with a repeated digit, spanning 0 to 1 (tight spread).

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 Sunday night, May 31, 2026 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 maintain continuity across the record for analysts and long-run tracking. The goal is clarity and stability.

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.

Adding to the Long-Term Record

With its return, 001 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.

726Days since last appearance
NotableDrought category
1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days)Expected frequency

Draw Results

DMay 31, 2026
Digits
992
Fireball
3
EveningMay 31, 2026
Digits
001
Fireball
0

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.