Midlands, September 16, 2025
News Summary
A Midlands woman won $1 million from a scratch-off ticket at J and S Food Mart #8, while a $170,000 Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot remains unclaimed. The winning scratch-off ticket was purchased after an initial loss, showcasing the thrilling turnaround in luck. The $170,000 prize from Palmetto Cash 5, won on a ticket purchased at Southeast BP, awaits its holder’s claim within the stipulated period. Both wins highlight the excitement surrounding local lotteries.
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Two significant lottery wins in the Midlands highlight the excitement surrounding local games, with a $170,000 Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot still unclaimed and a $1 million scratch-off prize recently won.
A Palmetto Cash 5 ticket purchased at Southeast BP, located at 8000 Garners Ferry Road, won the $170,000 jackpot on Friday, September 12, 2025. The winning numbers for this drawing were 7, 22, 28, 29, and 37. As of now, the ticket holder has yet to step forward and claim the prize, which must be done within 180 days from the drawing date.
The odds of winning the Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot are 1 in 850,668, making the likelihood of such a win a rare occurrence. The jackpot for the next Palmetto Cash 5 drawing currently stands at $120,000.
In a separate lottery event, a Midlands woman experienced a life-changing win of $1 million from a scratch-off ticket purchased at J and S Food Mart #8, located at 5413 Forest Dr. Interestingly, the woman had originally bought one ticket and did not win. On returning to purchase a second ticket, her luck turned dramatically as she won the jackpot reward.
With the winnings, the woman plans to settle her debts and allocate the remaining amount for future financial needs. Her victory exemplifies the excitement that scratch-off games can bring, with the odds of winning $1 million in the Million Dollar Mania scratch-off game being 1 in 1,530,000.
For selling the winning scratch-off ticket, J and S Food Mart #8 will receive a commission of $10,000. This payment is part of the operational model of the South Carolina Education Lottery, which uses funds from ticket sales to support education, provide prizes, pay retailer commissions, and fulfill contractor payments.
The lottery serves not only as a source of entertainment for players but also as a financial resource for public education in South Carolina. As residents engage with these games, the potential for life-changing wins continues to capture the imagination of many. The South Carolina lottery has maintained a consistent track record of distributing substantial prizes, thereby encouraging players to keep trying their luck.
As the unclaimed Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot stands, potential winners are reminded of the importance of checking their tickets and claiming appropriate prizes within the designated time frame.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- WIS TV
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- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Google Scholar: Lottery Odds
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery
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