September 15, 2025

Columbia Players Win Big in Lottery Draws

Columbia, South Carolina, September 15, 2025

News Summary

A lucky ticket purchased in the Columbia area won $100,000 in the Powerball drawing, while another player took home $30,000 on Mega Millions. Other South Carolina players also secured significant wins in recent draws. The South Carolina Education Lottery continues to support educational initiatives throughout the state, funded by lottery revenues.

Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Education Lottery has announced significant winnings from its recent draw games, with players claiming a total of $130,000 in Powerball and Mega Millions prizes. On September 14, 2025, one lucky ticket sold in the Columbia area won $100,000 in the Powerball drawing, while a separate Mega Millions ticket earned a player $30,000 the day before.

The Powerball drawing on September 14 resulted in the winning numbers of 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with a Powerball number of 17 and a PowerPlay multiplier of 2. In addition to the $100,000 payout, three other players from South Carolina each won $50,000 in the same drawing. The locations of these $50,000 winning tickets include:

Parkers on Foxbank Boulevard, Moncks Corner
Hot Spot on East Poinsett Street, Greer
Circle K on Highway 17 South, Surfside Beach

A Mega Millions player struck it rich with a $30,000 win on September 13, 2025, with winning numbers of 6, 14, 36, 58, 62, and a Megaball of 24. This winning ticket was purchased at the Quick Pantry on Binnicker Bridge Road in Orangeburg.

South Carolina players have various ways to claim their prizes depending on the amount won. Prizes up to $500 can be redeemed at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer, while winnings between $501 and $100,000 must be claimed by mailing a signed ticket, a completed claim form, and a government-issued ID to the lottery claims center. For amounts exceeding $100,000, claimants must visit the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia in person and provide their Social Security card. Additionally, winners can set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to have their winnings directly deposited into their bank accounts. It is important to note that all claims must be made within 180 days of the draw date for all lottery games.

This exciting news follows a string of recent lottery wins in the state. In August, a player won a $212,000 Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot, and in July, a $500,000 Money Madness Extra Play scratch-off ticket was won at the Refuel store in Darlington. That same location also saw other significant wins, including a $50,000 scratch-off win, a $2,900 Pick 4 win, a $900 Palmetto Cash 5 win, and a $1,000 win on a Million Dollar Mania scratch-off ticket.

The lottery plays a vital role in supporting education in South Carolina, with funds generated from lottery ticket sales contributing significantly to educational initiatives. In addition to cash prizes for players, the lottery has funded various programs that benefit students and schools across the state.

As more individuals engage with the lottery, the excitement surrounding the potential for winnings continues to grow, encouraging more South Carolinians to participate in upcoming draws.

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