Columbia, September 15, 2025
News Summary
A lucky player in Columbia claimed a $100,000 prize from the Powerball, with three other players in South Carolina winning $50,000 each. In addition, a Mega Millions ticket purchased in Orangeburg bagged $30,000. The recent draws highlight the rising excitement surrounding the South Carolina Lottery.
Columbia, South Carolina – September 15, 2025
The South Carolina Education Lottery announced significant winnings from recent draw games, with players claiming a combined total of $100,000 from the Powerball and $30,000 from the Mega Millions. The Powerball results from the September 14 drawing included a ticket sold in Columbia that won $100,000, while three separate players each claimed $50,000 from other sales across the state.
The winning numbers for the Powerball were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with a Powerball of 17 and a PowerPlay of 2. Alongside the ticket from Columbia, the $50,000 winning tickets were purchased at Parkers on Foxbank Boulevard in Moncks Corner, Hot Spot on East Poinsett Street in Greer, and Circle K on Highway 17 South in Surfside Beach.
In addition to Powerball, a Mega Millions player won $30,000 on September 13. The winning numbers for this game were 6, 14, 36, 58, 62, with a Megaball of 24. The lucky ticket was purchased at the Quick Pantry on Binnicker Bridge Road in Orangeburg.
Claiming Lottery Winnings
The South Carolina Education Lottery provides multiple methods for players to claim their winnings, depending on the amount won. Prizes up to $500 can be redeemed at any authorized retailer. For winnings ranging from $501 to $100,000, players must mail their signed ticket, a completed claim form, and a government-issued ID to the lottery claims center. For prizes exceeding $100,000, winners are required to claim their winnings in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters located in Columbia.
Additionally, large prize claimants must present a Social Security card. They also have the option to set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposit of their winnings. It is crucial for all claimants to remember that claims must be made within 180 days of the draw date for all draw games.
Recent Lottery Highlights
The recent winnings add to the excitement surrounding the South Carolina Lottery, which has seen several notable wins in the past months. In August, a ticket holder won the Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot amounting to $212,000. Just a month prior, a player scored $500,000 by winning a Money Madness Extra Play scratch-off ticket at the Refuel store in Darlington.
Moreover, at the same Refuel store, recent victories include a $50,000 scratch-off win, a $2,900 Pick 4 win, a $900 Palmetto Cash 5 win, and a $1,000 win on a Million Dollar Mania scratch-off. This series of wins highlights the increasing popularity and reach of the South Carolina Lottery.
Summary of Draw Game Results
Alongside the big wins, here are the results from the September 14 and 13, 2025, draw games:
- Pick 3 Evening: 6-0-8, Fireball: 1
- Pick 4 Evening: 7-6-1-6, Fireball: 1
- Cash Pop Evening: 09
- Palmetto Cash 5: 04-19-28-29-36
The South Carolina Lottery continues to provide exciting opportunities for players, with these recent winnings serving as a testament to the luck available in the state.
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- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Live 5 News: Multiple Winning Lottery Tickets Sold
- WLTX: South Carolina Powerball Players Win $50K Jackpot
- Kentucky: National Lottery News
- WMBF News: Darlington Convenience Store Lottery Wins
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery results
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