North Carolina Cash 5 lights up $140,000 — Monday’s numbers bring life-changing money within reach

• ⚡ North Carolina Lottery Daily Quick Report & Payout Info
• Winning Numbers: North Carolina Cash 5: 24-25-28-31-36 (Double Play: 1-28-36-38-40).
• Jackpot Status: Not confirmed in the data feed.
• Drawing Time: Varies by game — check the official lottery site.
• Payout Info: Prize tiers vary — see official rules; below is pattern analysis.
• TrendPick AI Insight: A mid-to-high cluster with one tight consecutive pair and a balanced odd/even lean shaped Monday’s Cash 5 profile.

North Carolina Lottery Daily results for Monday, February 16, 2026 show Cash 5 winning numbers 24-25-28-31-36, with a listed jackpot of $140,000. The feed also includes a Cash 5 Double Play set: 1-28-36-38-40. Jackpot status is not confirmed in the data feed.

North Carolina Lottery Daily lottery results – Monday, February 16, 2026

Tonight’s headline is the money: a $140,000 Cash 5 top prize sitting right at the center of North Carolina’s nightly buzz. Is it a cash lump sum situation for a lucky ticket holder? That depends on the game’s official rules and what prize tier you land in—because in Cash 5, the difference between “nice night out” and “call the claim center” is all in the match count.

Here’s what the official draw feed shows for Monday’s results, followed by TrendPick-style pattern analysis you can use to sanity-check your own number strategy.

North Carolina Cash 5 results

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Cash 5 Double Play results

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North Carolina Cash 5 pattern watch – Monday, February 16, 2026

If you’re looking at these numbers thinking, “That feels… bunched up,” you’re not wrong. The spread (range) from 24 to 36 is just 12. That’s a compact draw, and compact draws can create that eerie feeling that the balls are “sticking” to a neighborhood—especially compared to wide-open results that cover 1 through the 40s.

The **TrendPick AI Engine** detected a mid-to-high clustering with a “step-up” rhythm: 24 → 25 (consecutive), then 28, then 31, then 36. It’s not a pure staircase, but it’s close enough that players who like incremental patterns will be circling this one in red ink.

Clusters, consecutive hits, and what jumps off the screen

Let’s break Monday’s Cash 5 down like a newsroom replay:

• Consecutive pair: 24-25 is the obvious headline. Consecutives aren’t rare, but they’re memorable—players tend to notice them more than, say, a quiet 24-26 gap.
• Number neighborhood: Four of the five balls live in the 20s and low 30s (24, 25, 28, 31). Then 36 caps it. That’s a tight “zip code.”
• Low vs high split: This draw avoids the very low end entirely—no single-digit or teen numbers. It’s a higher-leaning profile without going extreme.
• Odd/even feel: With 2 odd and 3 even, it’s a classic balance. No chaos. No all-odd shocker. Just a steady distribution.

Double Play: déjà vu with 28 and 36

Now take a hard look at Double Play: 1-28-36-38-40. Two numbers repeat across both lines: 28 and 36. That’s the kind of echo that makes players lean in closer to the screen.

Important reality check: repeats across main draw and Double Play can happen naturally because they’re separate draws. Still, if you’re tracking “sticky” numbers, Monday hands you a clean talking point—28 and 36 showed up twice in the same report date.

How to think about prize tiers, odds, and claiming in North Carolina – Feb. 16, 2026

Before anyone sprints to the claim center, remember: your payout depends on your prize tier. Matching fewer than all five can still pay (depending on official rules), and top prizes can come with options and timelines. Some lotteries allow a cash lump sum choice for certain games, while others pay a set amount—always confirm with the North Carolina Education Lottery’s official guidance for Cash 5.

As for odds, Cash 5-style games typically offer better odds than multi-state behemoths, but they’re still long shots at the top. The smart move is to treat pattern talk as entertainment and analysis—not a guarantee. Numbers don’t have memory; your budget does.

Quick strategy notes for the next draw

• If you hate tight clusters: Monday’s 12-point range is the opposite of what you like. Consider mixing low and high bands more evenly next time.
• If you like repeats: Keep an eye on 28 and 36 after the Double Play echo—but don’t “chase” them aggressively.
• If you like clean construction: A 2/3 odd-even split is a common outcome. Many players build around balance, even though it doesn’t improve odds.

More number-crunching tools and next-step analysis – Monday, February 16, 2026

If you want to go deeper than gut feelings, bring the receipts: analyze your strategy for the next draw with TrendPick AI for these games on NichebrAI. For North Carolina Cash 5-focused coverage and pattern breakdowns, start here: https://nichebrai.com/north-carolina-cash-5/. If you also play national giants, you can compare approach and risk tolerance with tools like https://nichebrai.com/powerball-pro/ and https://nichebrai.com/megamillions-pro/.

Bottom line: Monday’s Cash 5 delivered a compact, mid-high set with a flashy consecutive pair—exactly the kind of draw that makes players check their slips twice. Just remember, the feed provides the numbers and the listed jackpot amount; it does not confirm whether the jackpot was claimed in this report.

Responsible play note: Lottery games are for adults 18+ where legal. Set a budget, keep it fun, and never chase losses. If you think you may have a winning ticket, sign the back and contact the official lottery or an authorized claim center for next steps.