Lexington, South Carolina, September 19, 2025
News Summary
A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was purchased in Lexington, South Carolina, becoming a potential game-changer for its owner. The ticket matched four white ball numbers and the Powerball number in a recent draw. As of now, the ticket remains unclaimed, and players have 180 days to claim their prize. The excitement builds as the next Powerball jackpot is expected to reach $99 million.
Lexington, South Carolina: $50,000 Powerball Ticket Purchased
A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was purchased in Lexington, South Carolina, becoming a potential game-changer for its owner. The winning ticket was sold at Quick Serve, located at 1316 S. Lake Drive.
The ticket successfully matched four white ball numbers and the Powerball number in the drawing held on Wednesday, September 18. The winning numbers from that drawing were 7, 30, 50, 54, 62, and the Powerball number was 20.
As of Thursday morning, the winning ticket remains unclaimed. Players have 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prizes, providing the ticket holder ample time to verify their winnings.
Winning Odds and Next Drawing
The odds of successfully matching the four white ball numbers along with the Powerball number are 1 in 913,129. These odds reflect the challenging nature of winning even modest prizes in the Powerball lottery.
Meanwhile, the excitement continues as the estimated jackpot for the next Powerball drawing, scheduled for Saturday night, is anticipated to reach $99 million. Lottery officials encourage players to participate while also emphasizing that winners must sign the back of their tickets and keep them stored safely until claiming their prizes.
Lottery Participation in South Carolina
The ticket that accrued the $50,000 prize was sold in the Midlands region of South Carolina, an area recognized for its strong participation in lottery games. The state runs several lottery games, with Powerball being among the most popular options for residents looking to strike it rich.
For those interested in following the results, Powerball drawings can be viewed live at 10:59 p.m. or results can be checked on the South Carolina Education Lottery website.
Overall, the unclaimed $50,000 ticket sold in Lexington serves as a reminder of the thrill and possibility that comes with lottery participation, as well as the significant rewards that can emerge from such games.
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Additional Resources
- ABC Columbia
- Wikipedia: Powerball
- WIS TV
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- WLTX
- Google News: Powerball in Lexington
- The State
- Google Search: Lottery Winning Numbers
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