Woodruff, South Carolina, October 15, 2025
News Summary
An anonymous winner from Woodruff has claimed a $2.5 million scratch-off prize, marking a significant win for South Carolina. Another winner from Columbia took home $500,000. The lottery results included multiple draws that added to the excitement of players statewide. Both winners expressed their plans for the winnings while retailers who sold the winning tickets also received hefty commissions.
Woodruff, South Carolina – Lottery Winners Celebrate Big Wins
On October 14, 2025, the South Carolina Education Lottery announced substantial winnings from various draw games, including a staggering $2.5 million scratch-off prize claimed by an anonymous winner from Woodruff. In addition, a second winner from Columbia took home $500,000 from a separate scratch-off game, marking a significant day for lottery players across the state.
Details on Winning Numbers
The lottery results for the day included notable draws such as:
- Mega Millions winning numbers: 12-22-49-57-58, Mega Ball: 19
- Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL: Midday – 8-5-4, FB: 1; Evening – 0-3-8, FB: 4
- Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL: Midday – 0-3-4-0, FB: 1; Evening – 2-4-4-7, FB: 4
- Cash Pop winning numbers: 06-10-21-28-31
- Palmetto Cash 5 numbers were not listed but are part of the day’s draws.
Instructions for Prize Claims
Players can claim their lottery winnings based on the amount won:
- Prizes up to $500: Redeemable at any authorized SC Education Lottery retailer with a signed ticket.
- Prizes between $501 to $100,000: Requires mailing the signed ticket along with a claim form and a government-issued ID to the SC Education Lottery Claims Center.
- Prizes over $100,000: Must be claimed in person at the SC Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia, bringing necessary documentation.
It is important to note that all prize claims need to be completed within 180 days from the draw date.
Big Winners’ Stories
The Woodruff winner achieved fortune with a Magnificent Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket purchased at Nick’s Mart located on North Main Street. As a result of this sale, Nick’s Mart earned a commission of $25,000 for selling the winning ticket.
Meanwhile, the Columbia winner scored $500,000 through the Red Hot Bonus scratch-off ticket purchased at City Fuel & Food on Bush River Road. With his newly acquired funds, the Columbia resident expressed intentions of buying a new car for his wife and a used car for himself. The odds of winning the $500,000 prize on the Red Hot Bonus scratch-off game were recorded at 1 in 1,500,000. City Fuel & Food was also rewarded a commission of $5,000 for selling the winning ticket.
Background on South Carolina Education Lottery
The South Carolina Education Lottery was created to generate funds for educational initiatives throughout the state. These draws and scratch-off games provide residents with the chance to win significant payouts while simultaneously supporting local education. Each ticket purchased contributes to funding public schools, scholarships, and other educational programs.
With the recent large-scale winnings, the excitement around lottery participation continues to thrive in South Carolina, encouraging players to try their luck in hopes of securing life-changing amounts.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Education Lottery
- Live 5 News
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery results
- Fox Carolina
- Google Scholar: lottery winners South Carolina
- The State
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- ABC Columbia
- Google News: lottery winners 2025
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