Powerball Results
On Wednesday night, December 31, 2025, the Powerball draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 11 18 21 24 38 reappeared in the draw after a -day drought. In a system where combinations should surface roughly once every 1 in 11,238,513 draws, an absence of this length stands out for anyone tracking long-horizon frequency trends.
Winning numbers for 1 draw on December 31, 2025 in North Carolina.
Draw times: Evening.
Our take on the Powerball results
December 31, 2025Powerball report — Wednesday night, December 31, 2025: 11 18 21 24 38 shows a notable pattern
On Wednesday night, December 31, 2025, the Powerball draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 11 18 21 24 38 reappeared in the draw after a -day drought. In a system where combinations should surface roughly once every 1 in 11,238,513 draws, an absence of this length stands out for anyone tracking long-horizon frequency trends.
Overview
On Wednesday night, December 31, 2025, the Powerball draw in North Carolina marked a notable return: 11 18 21 24 38 reappeared in the draw after a -day drought. In a system where combinations should surface roughly once every 1 in 11,238,513 draws, an absence of this length stands out for anyone tracking long-horizon frequency trends.
Combo Profile
Beyond the drought, the numbers show a clean structure: 5 distinct numbers with no repeats, spanning 11 to 38 (wide spread).
Why Droughts Matter
Long gaps are context, not a forecast - they show where spacing departs from typical cadence. They make variance visible across extended windows.
Data Notes
In detail: this analysis records outcomes documented for Wednesday night, December 31, 2025 with reference to historical frequency baselines. This is documentation, not a forecast.
From Stepzero
At Stepzero, the priority is accuracy and context. This report is intended as a historical record entry, not a 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. Stability comes from the accumulation of entries. One draw alone does not define the pattern, but the record grows more reliable with each addition to the dataset.
Adding to the Long-Term Record
The return of 11 18 21 24 38 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.
Draw Results
How to play Powerball
North Carolina Powerball players select five numbers from 1 through 69 and one Powerball from 1 through 26 for the multi-state Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday drawings.
- Select five numbers from 1 through 69 and one Powerball number from 1 through 26, or choose Quick Pick.
- Optionally add Power Play if you want multiplier coverage on eligible prizes.
- Confirm the draw date on your ticket, then compare it to the official results after the drawing.