Columbia, South Carolina, October 25, 2025
News Summary
The South Carolina Education Lottery announced that the Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an estimated $318.2 million, attracting many players. The winning numbers from the latest draw were 11-18-31-51-56 with a Mega Ball of 24. In addition to this massive jackpot, results for other games like Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL were also revealed. Winners have various options for redeeming smaller prizes, emphasizing the importance of timely action. The next drawing is approaching, raising excitement within the South Carolina community.
Columbia, South Carolina — The South Carolina Education Lottery held its latest draw on October 24, 2025, featuring a Mega Millions jackpot that has now reached an estimated $318.2 million, with the cash option available for winners. The winning numbers for the night are 11-18-31-51-56 and the Mega Ball is 24.
The current jackpot is the ninth-largest Mega Millions prize in the game’s history, an enticing opportunity for players as the next drawing is set for October 28, 2025. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot remain at 1 in 290,472,336, underscoring the challenge that players face in securing a win.
In addition to the Mega Millions results, the South Carolina Education Lottery also announced results for several other draw games. The Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL had a successful showing with midday numbers of 6-1-6 and a FIREBALL of 5. In the evening drawing, the numbers were 6-5-0 with a FIREBALL of 7.
For Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL, the midday results revealed 2-3-2-1 and a FIREBALL of 5, while the evening results featured numbers of 6-9-8-4 alongside a FIREBALL of 7. Meanwhile, the Cash Pop game yielded numbers 06-08-30-37-38. However, details for the Palmetto Cash 5 results were not included in this summary.
Participants winning smaller prizes have convenient options for redemption based on the amount won. For winnings of up to $500, players can redeem their prizes directly at any authorized retailer by presenting a signed ticket. For prizes ranging from $501 to $100,000, winners must mail their signed tickets along with a completed claim form and a government-issued ID to the Claims Center. For prizes greater than $100,000, winners are required to claim their prizes in person at the lottery headquarters, with necessary documentation including a signed ticket, claim form, government ID, and Social Security card. Players are also advised to secure copies of their documents when mailing claims.
All prize claims must be made within 180 days of the draw date, emphasizing the importance of timely action for potential winners. The previous Mega Millions drawing on October 21 resulted in one ticket winning a $3 million prize by matching five numbers with a multiplifier of 3X.
It is important for players to stay informed regarding lottery rules and procedures, which can vary significantly by state, particularly concerning claiming procedures such as anonymity and deadlines for claiming prizes. As interest in the Mega Millions continues to grow, so does the excitement surrounding the potential winnings, making each drawing a significant event for the South Carolina community.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- CT Post
- The State
- News-Press
- ABC7 NY
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery
- Google Scholar: lottery prize redemption
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- Google News: lottery results
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