Pick 4 Results
On Saturday night, May 16, 2026, the Pick 4 draw in New Jersey brought 2396 back after days away. Given an expected cadence of 1 in 10,000 draws, 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 May 16, 2026 in New Jersey.
Draw times: Evening, Midday.
Our take on the Pick 4 results
May 16, 2026Pick 4 report — Saturday night, May 16, 2026: 2396 shows a notable pattern
On Saturday night, May 16, 2026, the Pick 4 draw in New Jersey brought 2396 back after days away. Given an expected cadence of 1 in 10,000 draws, this interval places the result well beyond typical spacing and makes it a meaningful entry for long-term distribution tracking.
Overview
On Saturday night, May 16, 2026, the Pick 4 draw in New Jersey brought 2396 back after days away. Given an expected cadence of 1 in 10,000 draws, this interval places the result well beyond typical spacing and makes it a meaningful entry for long-term distribution tracking.
Combo Profile
Beyond the drought, the digits show a clean structure: 4 distinct digits with no repeats, spanning 2 to 9 (wide spread).
Why Droughts Matter
Prolonged absences are context markers, not a cue - they show where spacing departs from typical cadence. They make variance visible across extended windows.
Data Notes
This report summarizes observed outcomes for Saturday night, May 16, 2026 and interprets them within the long-run distribution record. It does not imply a forecast or recommendation.
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
Context improves with scale. As more draws accumulate, isolated anomalies either normalize into baseline rates or reveal persistent deviations that warrant closer monitoring.
Distribution analysis depends on consistent documentation. Each draw updates the record, allowing analysts to test whether deviations persist, reverse, or revert to expected ranges.
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
The return of 2396 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 Pick 4
Pick-4 is a daily New Jersey digits game with midday and evening draws and a published Fireball value.
- Select four 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.