Mega Millions Results
On Tuesday night, May 6, 2025, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina brought 16 17 43 46 58 back after days away. Given an expected cadence of 1 in 12,103,014 draws, this interval places the result well beyond typical spacing and makes it a meaningful entry for long-term distribution tracking.
Winning numbers for 1 draw on May 6, 2025 in North Carolina.
Draw times: Evening.
Our take on the Mega Millions results
May 6, 2025Mega Millions report — Tuesday night, May 6, 2025: 16 17 43 46 58 shows a notable pattern
On Tuesday night, May 6, 2025, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina brought 16 17 43 46 58 back after days away. Given an expected cadence of 1 in 12,103,014 draws, this interval places the result well beyond typical spacing and makes it a meaningful entry for long-term distribution tracking.
Overview
On Tuesday night, May 6, 2025, the Mega Millions draw in North Carolina brought 16 17 43 46 58 back after days away. Given an expected cadence of 1 in 12,103,014 draws, this interval places the result well beyond typical spacing and makes it a meaningful entry for long-term distribution tracking.
Combo Profile
As a number pattern, 16 17 43 46 58 uses 5 distinct numbers and a wide spread from 16 to 58.
Why Droughts Matter
Extended absences like this provide context, not direction. They show how randomness behaves across large samples and help analysts quantify how often the system deviates from its baseline cadence.
Data Notes
As documented: this report records outcomes documented for Tuesday night, May 6, 2025 and compares them to historical cadence. The goal is context, not 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
Long-horizon tracking is the only reliable way to separate short-term noise from persistent drift. By logging each outcome against its expected cadence, the system builds a distribution profile that becomes more stable as the sample grows.
Adding to the Long-Term Record
With its return, 16 17 43 46 58 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.
Draw Results
How to play Mega Millions
North Carolina Mega Millions players select five numbers from 1 through 70 and one Mega Ball from 1 through 24 for the Tuesday and Friday multi-state drawings.
- Select five numbers from 1 through 70 and one Mega Ball number from 1 through 24, or choose Quick Pick.
- Confirm the draw date on your ticket and any official multiplier rules in effect for the current game era.
- Compare your ticket to the official winning numbers after the drawing.