October 21, 2025

Columbia Player Wins $1 Million in Lottery Draw

Columbia, South Carolina, October 21, 2025

News Summary

A local Columbia player secured a $1 million win from the Million Dollar Mania game. The winning ticket was purchased at J & S Food Mart, which will receive a $10,000 commission. The Powerball jackpot has increased to $304 million, attracting more participants to the South Carolina Education Lottery and heightening excitement in the community.

Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Education Lottery held its latest drawing on October 20, 2025, with exciting results and a remarkable win for a local ticket holder. The Powerball drawing for this date saw the winning numbers as 32, 38, 66, 67, 69, along with Powerball 19 and a Power Play multiplier of 2. This draw contributed to a jackpot that has now risen to $304 million.

In addition to Powerball, the Pick 3 game drew the following results: midday numbers were 5-4-3 with a Fireball of 3, while the evening numbers were 8-7-4 with a Fireball of 1. For those participating in Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL, the midday results were 4-8-3-3 with a Fireball of 3, and the evening results were 6-4-5-8 with a Fireball of 1. The Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL drew 13 in the midday and 02 in the evening.

Additionally, the Cash Pop numbers drawn were 12, 15, 24, 31, 32, while the Palmetto Cash 5 winning numbers were 33, 48, 52, 55, 68, with an added Powerball of 09.

One of the most thrilling outcomes from the drawing came from a local Columbia player who won $1 million after purchasing a different ticket from the Million Dollar Mania game. This winning ticket was purchased at J & S Food Mart on Forest Drive. J & S Food Mart will receive a $10,000 commission for selling the winning ticket. The odds of winning $1 million in the Million Dollar Mania game are reported to be 1 in 1,530,000.

For winners and players, claiming prizes is structured by the amount won. Prizes up to $500 can be claimed at any authorized retailer. Winnings between $501 and $100,000 must be mailed to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center, along with a claim form and identification. For prizes exceeding $100,000, winners are required to claim their prize in person with identification and a Social Security card. Additionally, winners have the option to set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposit of their winnings. It is important for winners to keep in mind that all prizes need to be claimed within 180 days of the draw date.

The Powerball, a popular lottery game, has regular drawings occurring on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings. Players have the option to select their numbers manually or use a Quick Pick feature to receive randomly generated numbers. Tickets can be purchased in person or online through Jackpocket in eligible states, making it accessible for a wide range of participants.

As the Powerball jackpot continues to grow, and winners emerge from various lottery games, excitement around the South Carolina Education Lottery remains high among residents. The combination of substantial jackpots and the possibility of winning significant prizes encourages widespread participation in the state’s lottery games.

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