Mega Millions Results
On Friday night, October 4, 2024, the Mega Millions draw in Washington marked a notable return: 21 39 42 43 45 reappeared in the draw after a -day drought. In a system where combinations should surface roughly once every 1 in 12,103,014 draws, an absence of this length stands out for anyone tracking long-horizon frequency trends.
Winning numbers for 1 draw on October 4, 2024 in Washington.
Draw times: Evening.
Our take on the Mega Millions results
October 4, 2024Mega Millions report — Friday night, October 4, 2024: 21 39 42 43 45 shows a notable pattern
On Friday night, October 4, 2024, the Mega Millions draw in Washington marked a notable return: 21 39 42 43 45 reappeared in the draw after a -day drought. In a system where combinations should surface roughly once every 1 in 12,103,014 draws, an absence of this length stands out for anyone tracking long-horizon frequency trends.
Overview
On Friday night, October 4, 2024, the Mega Millions draw in Washington marked a notable return: 21 39 42 43 45 reappeared in the draw after a -day drought. In a system where combinations should surface roughly once every 1 in 12,103,014 draws, an absence of this length stands out for anyone tracking long-horizon frequency trends.
Combo Profile
As a number pattern, 21 39 42 43 45 uses 5 distinct numbers and a wide spread from 21 to 45.
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 analysis uses the draw results recorded for Friday night, October 4, 2024 and compares them against the observed historical cadence for the game. This is descriptive, based on frequency tracking - not predictive modeling.
From Stepzero
The core idea: these reports are intended to maintain continuity across the record for analysts and long-run tracking. The intent is clarity, not prediction.
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
With its return, 21 39 42 43 45 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.