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December 16, 2025New York

On Tuesday night, December 16, 2025, the Mega Millions draw in New York produced a notable return: 20 24 46 59 65 after days of absence. Against an expected cadence of 1 in 12,103,014 draws, the gap registers as a clear deviation in timing that merits documentation in the historical record.

Winning numbers for 1 draw on December 16, 2025 in New York.

Draw times: Evening.

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December 16, 2025

Mega Millions report — Tuesday night, December 16, 2025: 20 24 46 59 65 shows a notable pattern

On Tuesday night, December 16, 2025, the Mega Millions draw in New York produced a notable return: 20 24 46 59 65 after days of absence. Against an expected cadence of 1 in 12,103,014 draws, the gap registers as a clear deviation in timing that merits documentation in the historical record.

Overview

On Tuesday night, December 16, 2025, the Mega Millions draw in New York produced a notable return: 20 24 46 59 65 after days of absence. Against an expected cadence of 1 in 12,103,014 draws, the gap registers as a clear deviation in timing that merits documentation in the historical record.

Combo Profile

From a number-profile view, the combination holds 5 distinct numbers while showing no repeats. The range from 20 to 65 is a wide spread.

Why Droughts Matter

Large gaps remain descriptive, not a cue - they show where spacing departs from typical cadence. They offer context for distribution stability over time.

Data Notes

This report summarizes observed outcomes for Tuesday night, December 16, 2025 and interprets them within the long-run distribution record. It does not imply a forecast or recommendation.

From Stepzero

At its core: this reporting is shaped to keep the long-horizon record steady as a calm, evidence-first reference. The goal is clarity and stability.

Additional Context

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. 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 20 24 46 59 65 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.

1Recorded appearances

Draw Results

EveningDecember 16, 2025
Results
2024465965
Mega Ball
7

How to play Mega Millions

Mega Millions is a multi-state lottery. Players select 5 numbers from 1 to 70 and 1 Mega Ball from 1 to 25.

  • Select 5 numbers from 1 to 70.
  • Select 1 Mega Ball from 1 to 25.
  • Match all numbers and the Mega Ball for the jackpot.