Columbia, South Carolina, October 22, 2025
News Summary
A player in South Carolina has a chance to win a staggering Mega Millions jackpot of $650 million. With the next drawing approaching, eager participants should purchase their tickets by 10 p.m. The odds of winning the jackpot are currently 1 in 290,472,336. Recent lottery drawings distributed over $8.5 million in prizes, further fueling excitement among players. Lottery enthusiasts are reminded of the claiming process for winnings, with detailed guidelines provided for various prize amounts.
Columbia, South Carolina – The Mega Millions lottery is making headlines with a staggering jackpot of $650 million, following the drawing held on October 21, 2025. Players eager to try their luck must remember to purchase their $5 tickets by 10 p.m. tonight, as the next drawing is scheduled for 11 p.m. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot currently sit at an overwhelming 1 in 290,472,336.
In the previous drawing, a total of over $8.5 million in prizes was awarded nationwide, with more than 20,000 lucky participants from South Carolina claiming winnings. The Mega Millions winning numbers from the last drawing were 02-18-27-34-59, with the Mega Ball being 18.
Winning Numbers for Other Games
Aside from the Mega Millions, South Carolina residents also engaged in other lottery games. The Pick 3 results for midday were 6-2-5 with a Fireball of 0, while the evening results were 3-3-4 with a Fireball of 5. In the Pick 4 category, midday results showed 5-8-9-0, with a Fireball of 0, while the evening draw revealed 4-4-5-6 with a Fireball of 5. The Cash Pop results displayed numbers 13 for midday and 14 for the evening.
Palmetto Cash 5 Results
Players of the Palmetto Cash 5 also had a chance at significant winnings with the latest winning numbers being 04-20-30-35-37. As lottery enthusiasts continue to play, knowing how to claim prizes is essential.
Claiming Lottery Winnings
For prizes up to $500, winners can redeem their winnings at any authorized retailer with a signed ticket. Those winning amounts between $501 and $100,000 must mail their signed ticket along with a completed claim form and a photo ID to the Claims Center. For prizes exceeding $100,000, winners must visit the Lottery Headquarters in Columbia to claim their winnings in person. Participants claiming large amounts will need several documents including a signed ticket, claim form, photo ID, and their Social Security card. Also available is the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) option for those wishing for direct deposit of large winnings. It is important to note that all claims must be made within 180 days of the draw date.
Recent Notable Wins
In noteworthy local news, J and S Food Mart in Columbia received a lucrative commission of $10,000 for selling a ticket associated with the Million Dollar Mania drawing, which was worth $1 million. Additionally, one fortunate player altered her usual routine and won $303,000 on a Palmetto Cash 5 ticket after a clerical error provided her with a quick pick ticket.
As the enticing Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow, players across the state are gearing up for the next drawing, hopeful for their chance at changing their fortunes. With the excitement surrounding the lottery, South Carolinians are reminded of the vast opportunities to win, and the necessary steps to claim those winnings should luck be on their side.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
- WLTX: Mega Millions Jackpot
- WIS TV: Midlands Winner Takes Home $1 Million
- UPI: South Carolina Education Lottery Clerk Mistake
- Live 5 News: Multiple Winning Lottery Tickets Sold
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery
- Google Scholar: Lottery Jackpots
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery
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