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May 18, 2026New Jersey

On Monday night, May 18, 2026, the Pick 3 draw in New Jersey marked a notable return: 939 reappeared in the draw after a 2172-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 May 18, 2026 in New Jersey.

Draw times: Evening, Midday.

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May 18, 2026

Pick 3 report — Monday night, May 18, 2026: 939 returns after 2,172 days

On Monday night, May 18, 2026, the Pick 3 draw in New Jersey marked a notable return: 939 reappeared in the draw after a 2172-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 Monday night, May 18, 2026, the Pick 3 draw in New Jersey marked a notable return: 939 reappeared in the draw after a 2172-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 window shows 939 reappearing after a 2172-day gap without the prior date surfaced in this window. That duration places it in the low-frequency tail.

Combo Profile

The digits in 939 cover a wide range (3 to 9) with a repeated digit.

Why Droughts Matter

Droughts do not indicate what will happen next - they simply document what has already occurred. Their value lies in measuring distribution over long horizons and identifying when a combination performs far above or below its expected appearance rate.

Data Notes

This report summarizes observed outcomes for Monday night, May 18, 2026 and interprets them within the long-run distribution record. It does not imply a forecast or recommendation.

From Stepzero

At Stepzero, the priority is accuracy and context. This report is intended as a historical record entry, not a forecast.

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

With its return, 939 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.

2172Days since last appearance
ExtremeDrought category
1 in 1,000 draws (~500 days)Expected frequency

Draw Results

EveningMay 18, 2026
Digits
939
Fireball
5
MiddayMay 18, 2026
Digits
839
Fireball
5

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.