Pick 3 Results
On Sunday midday, May 17, 2026, during the Pick 3 draw in New Jersey, 718 reappeared after a 1278-day gap in New Jersey. 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 17, 2026 in New Jersey.
Draw times: Evening, Midday.
Our take on the Pick 3 results
May 17, 2026Pick 3 report — Sunday midday, May 17, 2026: 718 returns after 1,278 days
On Sunday midday, May 17, 2026, during the Pick 3 draw in New Jersey, 718 reappeared after a 1278-day gap in New Jersey. The gap is large relative to 1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days), placing it deep in the tail.
Overview
On Sunday midday, May 17, 2026, during the Pick 3 draw in New Jersey, 718 reappeared after a 1278-day gap in New Jersey. The gap is large relative to 1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days), placing it deep in the tail.
A Long-Awaited Return
The historical record indicates that 718 has been absent for 1278 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
Beyond the drought, the digits show a clean structure: 3 distinct digits with no repeats, spanning 1 to 8 (wide spread).
Why Droughts Matter
Deep gaps are context markers, not forward-looking - they track where outcomes drift from baseline spacing. They offer context for distribution stability over time.
Data Notes
This report summarizes observed outcomes for Sunday midday, May 17, 2026 and interprets them within the long-run distribution record. It does not imply a forecast or recommendation.
From Stepzero
Stepzero produces these reports to provide a calm, evidence-first record of how draw patterns unfold over time. The aim is clarity and continuity - a reference point for long-horizon tracking rather than a call to action.
Additional Context
Record-keeping at scale becomes the foundation for analysis. Each outcome, whether typical or unusual, contributes to the stability and clarity of the long-run picture.
Adding to the Long-Term Record
This result adds a measurable entry to the long-term record. Over time, those entries are what sharpen distribution analysis and reveal whether the system is tracking its expected cadence.
Draw Results
How to play Pick 3
Pick-3 is a daily New Jersey digits game with midday and evening draws and a published Fireball value.
- Select three digits from 0 through 9 or use Quick Pick.
- Choose the midday draw, evening draw, or both on the official play slip.
- Optionally include Fireball, then compare your ticket to the posted draw results.