October 22, 2025

Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $650 Million in South Carolina

Columbia, SC, October 22, 2025

News Summary

The Mega Millions jackpot in South Carolina has surged to an impressive $650 million ahead of tonight’s drawing at 11 p.m. Players can purchase $5 tickets until 10 p.m. for a chance to win. The odds of securing the jackpot are approximately 1 in 290 million. Recent drawings awarded over $8.5 million in prizes nationally, with more than 20,000 winners in South Carolina alone. Players are reminded to follow claiming procedures for any winnings.

Columbia, SC — The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an impressive $650 million ahead of tonight’s drawing at 11 p.m. Players looking to participate need to purchase their $5 tickets before 10 p.m. for a chance to win. The odds of winning the coveted jackpot are currently set at 1 in 290,472,336.

This latest drawing follows a previous Mega Millions drawing where over $8.5 million in prizes were awarded nationally. In South Carolina alone, more than 20,000 players won prizes during the last round, showcasing the state’s active lottery participation.

Recent Lottery Results

The South Carolina Education Lottery also released results for various games played on October 21, 2025. The Pick 3 Midday results were 6-2-5 with a Fireball of 0, while the Evening results displayed 3-3-4 with a Fireball of 5. For the Pick 4, the Midday results were 5-8-9-0 with a Fireball of 0, and the Evening showed 4-4-5-6 along with a Fireball of 5. Additionally, Cash Pop results recorded 13 for the Midday and 14 for the Evening draw. The Palmetto Cash 5 winning numbers were 04-20-30-35-37.

Claiming Prizes

$500 can redeem their winnings at any authorized retailer with a signed ticket. For prizes between $501 and $100,000, winners must mail their signed ticket, a completed claim form, and a photo ID to the lottery’s Claims Center. Prizes above $100,000 require claims to be made in person at the Lottery Headquarters in Columbia.

180 days from the draw date.

Local Lottery Highlights

$10,000 commission for selling a winning ticket worth $1 million. In an interesting twist of fate, one player altered her routine and ended up winning $303,000 in a Palmetto Cash 5 drawing after a clerk’s error resulted in her receiving a quick pick ticket instead of choosing her own numbers.