Columbia, SC, September 8, 2025
News Summary
Two lucky winners from Missouri and Texas claimed the Powerball jackpot of approximately $1.8 billion, the second-largest in U.S. history. The winning ticket sold in Texas was purchased at a gas station in Fredericksburg. Along with Powerball results, the South Carolina Education Lottery disclosed results from its other games including Pick 3 and Pick 4. Players are reminded to check their tickets as they might be holding winning numbers.
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Education Lottery has announced the latest results for its various draw games, including Powerball, Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5 for the dates of September 6 and September 7, 2025. Players are reminded to check their tickets as the results might bring good news.
In the Powerball draw held on September 6, the winning numbers were 11-23-44-61-62, with a Powerball of 17 and a Power Play of 2. The jackpot for this drawing was approximately $1.8 billion, making it the second-largest in U.S. history. Two winners from Missouri and Texas will each have the option of receiving a lump sum of $410.3 million or an annuity totaling $893.5 million (before taxes). The winning ticket sold in Texas was purchased at a gas station in Fredericksburg.
Additionally, results for the other games on September 6 included:
- Pick 3: Midday: 9-0-7, FB: 6; Evening: 9-8-6, FB: 9
- Pick 4: Midday: 2-1-1-9, FB: 6; Evening: 7-3-3-1, FB: 9
- Cash Pop: 07-10-29-34-36
- Palmetto Cash 5: 21-29-34-41-65
On September 7, the Pick 3 evening draw results were reported as 7-0-0, FB: 4, while the Pick 4 evening results were 0-3-9-3, FB: 4. In the Cash Pop evening draw, the winning number was 08, and for Palmetto Cash 5, the winning numbers were 17-26-27-38-41.
Players who have winning tickets can claim their prizes based on the amounts. For winnings up to $500, players can redeem their prizes directly at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer by presenting a signed winning ticket. For prizes ranging from $501 to $100,000, players must mail their signed winning tickets, a completed claim form, and a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center. For prizes exceeding $100,000, winners are required to make claims in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters, bringing the necessary documents, including the winning ticket, claim form, ID, and Social Security card. An Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) can also be set up for large prizes, allowing for direct deposit of winnings.
The mailing address for claims is:
SC Education Lottery
P.O. Box 11039
Columbia, SC 29211-1039
The in-person claims address is:
Columbia Claims Center
1303 Assembly Street
Columbia, SC 29201
It is important to note that all prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the respective draw date.
As for the next drawing, the next Powerball drawing is scheduled for September 8, 2025. Tickets for Powerball can be purchased for $2 at various locations including convenience stores, gas stations, and some grocery stores. In certain states, players also have the option to buy tickets online. Players choose six numbers: five white balls ranging from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball from a range of 1 to 26. An optional “Power Play” can be included for an additional $1, which can increase non-jackpot prizes by up to 10 times.
Powerball drawings take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings. If there are no winners for the jackpot, the amount will continue to grow, enticing more players to participate. Furthermore, players can utilize the Jackpocket app to join the lottery digitally, a feature that enhances convenience for players across several U.S. states.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- WLTX
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Express News
- Google Scholar: lottery results South Carolina
- USA Today
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
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