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May 16, 2026Ohio

On Saturday midday, May 16, 2026, the Pick 5 draw in Ohio produced a notable return: 61896 after days of absence. Against an expected cadence of 1 in 100,000 draws, the gap registers as a clear deviation in timing that merits documentation in the historical record.

Winning numbers for 2 draws on May 16, 2026 in Ohio.

Draw times: D, Evening.

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May 16, 2026

Pick 5 report — Saturday midday, May 16, 2026: 61896 shows a notable pattern

On Saturday midday, May 16, 2026, the Pick 5 draw in Ohio produced a notable return: 61896 after days of absence. Against an expected cadence of 1 in 100,000 draws, the gap registers as a clear deviation in timing that merits documentation in the historical record.

Overview

On Saturday midday, May 16, 2026, the Pick 5 draw in Ohio produced a notable return: 61896 after days of absence. Against an expected cadence of 1 in 100,000 draws, the gap registers as a clear deviation in timing that merits documentation in the historical record.

A Subtle Pattern in the Digits

A brief digit echo: 6 showed again in both outcomes, 61896 and 68704. One repeat is not a signal on its own. Overlap rates become meaningful only over time.

Combo Profile

Beyond the drought, the digits show a clean structure: 4 distinct digits with a repeated digit, spanning 1 to 9 (wide spread).

Why Droughts Matter

A long drought is descriptive rather than predictive. It records variance across time and helps analysts evaluate whether outcomes are tracking within expected frequency bands or drifting into the tails of the distribution.

Data Notes

Results are evaluated against historical frequency baselines where available. The goal is documentation and context rather than prediction.

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

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

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.

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1 in 100,000 drawsExpected frequency
First appearanceStatus

Draw Results

DMay 16, 2026
Digits
61896
EveningMay 16, 2026
Digits
68704