Columbia, South Carolina, September 17, 2025
News Summary
A player recently celebrated a win of $30,000 in Mega Millions at Quick Pantry in Orangeburg. Meanwhile, three players claimed $50,000 each in Powerball, with the biggest single ticket win of $100,000 purchased at Cheapway in Columbia. The results also reported winners in Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5, indicating an exciting day for lottery enthusiasts.
Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Education Lottery announced its results for September 16, 2025, highlighting several significant wins in various lottery games including Mega Millions, Powerball, Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5.
Mega Millions Results
The Mega Millions winning numbers drawn on September 16 were 10, 14, 34, 40, and 43, with a Mega Ball number of 05. A recent player won $30,000 with a ticket purchased at Quick Pantry in Orangeburg, securing the prize with the June 6 winning numbers: 6, 14, 36, 58, and 62, and a Megaball of 24.
Powerball Highlights
Three players in South Carolina each won $50,000 in the Powerball drawing held on the same day. The winning numbers were 11, 23, 44, 61, and 62, with a Powerball number of 17. The $100,000 winning ticket, which was purchased at Cheapway on Shop Road in Columbia, adds to the excitement of the Powerball draw.
Additional $50,000 winning tickets were purchased at Parkers in Moncks Corner, Hot Spot in Greer, and Circle K in Surfside Beach.
Pick 3 and Pick 4 Winners
The results for the Pick 3 game revealed winning numbers of 5, 9, and 4 for the midday drawing, accompanied by a FIREBALL of 5. In the evening, players matched the numbers 1, 9, and 6, again with a FIREBALL of 5. For the Pick 4 game, midday winners were 2, 0, 7, and 7, with a FIREBALL of 5, while the evening results showed 5, 1, 1, and 0 with a FIREBALL of 5.
Cash Pop and Palmetto Cash 5
The Cash Pop winning numbers drawn were 02, 04, 09, 20, and 39. Meanwhile, in the Palmetto Cash 5 game, the midday winning number announced was 10, and the evening number was 01.
Prize Claims and Requirements
Winning players can claim prizes of up to $500 immediately at any authorized lottery retailer. For winnings between $501 and $100,000, players must submit their signed tickets and claim forms by mail, along with a government-issued ID. If claiming a prize above $100,000, winners must visit the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia, presenting a signed ticket, claim form, government-issued ID, and a Social Security card. Additionally, there is an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) option available for those with large winnings to facilitate direct deposits. All claims must be submitted within 180 days of the draw date.
Recent Lottery Highlights
In addition to the lottery results, a player recently won $200,000 from a scratch-off ticket from the Clemson Jackpot game, purchased at Food Lion in Roebuck. Notably, the winner was not a Clemson fan but still enjoyed a tax-free prize of $140,000 after taxes were deducted from the winnings.
Gambling Assistance
For those seeking help with gambling addiction, assistance is available by calling the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website. The South Carolina Education Lottery promotes responsible gaming practices to ensure player safety and well-being.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
- WLTX: Powerball Players Win $50K Jackpot
- WMBF News: Hot Spot Lottery Wins
- Herald Online: South Carolina Lottery News
- TipRanks: Neopollard Interactive Announcement
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Education Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery
- Google Scholar: Lottery Wins South Carolina
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery Results
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