October 2, 2025

Multiple Winning Tickets Announced by South Carolina Education Lottery

Columbia, October 2, 2025

News Summary

A player from Cheapway on Shop Road in Columbia has won a Powerball ticket worth $100,000. Additionally, three $50,000 tickets were sold at various locations across the state, showcasing widespread luck in the latest lottery results. Other draw games also had winners, with players urged to claim prizes responsibly.

Columbia – The South Carolina Education Lottery reported a successful drawing on October 1, 2025, with multiple winning tickets across various games. Players had the opportunity to win significant amounts, including a Powerball ticket worth $100,000 and three $50,000 winning tickets from different locations.

The winning Powerball numbers for the evening were 08, 17, 22, 28, and 55, with a Powerball of 14 and a Power Play multiplier of 3. A lucky player purchased the winning ticket at Cheapway on Shop Road in Columbia. Additionally, the lottery featured other draw games such as the Midday and Evening Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL, Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5.

The $50,000 winning tickets were sold at three different stores: Parkers in Moncks Corner, Hot Spot in Greer, and Circle K in Surfside Beach. Each of these winning tickets hit the right numbers, showcasing the luck spread throughout the state. Moreover, a Mega Millions player won $30,000 with a ticket purchased at Quick Pantry in Orangeburg.

The winning numbers for each lottery game on this day are as follows:

Midday Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL: 8-2-9, FB: 3
Evening Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL: 9-8-2, FB: 8
Midday Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL: 8-1-2-0, FB: 3
Evening Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL: 7-1-0-6, FB: 8
Cash Pop: 07-19-22-29-30
Palmetto Cash 5: 03-29-38-56-65, Powerball: 07

For players who win, the South Carolina Education Lottery outlines clear claiming procedures. Winners have 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prizes. For prizes up to $500, winnings can be redeemed directly at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. More substantial prizes between $501 and $100,000 require players to submit claims via mail to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center.

Winners of prizes exceeding $100,000 are required to claim their rewards in person at the lottery office with proper identification. Claim documentation must consist of a signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, and a government-issued photo ID. To streamline the process for large prizes, winners can opt for an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposits.

The Columbia Claims Center is located at 1303 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201, where winners can personally claim their big prizes or gather additional information about the claiming process.

The success of the lottery drawings on October 1 demonstrates the ongoing popularity and excitement surrounding the South Carolina Education Lottery. The winners from this drawing will join a growing number of individuals across the state who have celebrated life-changing lottery victories in recent years. As always, players are encouraged to play responsibly and ensure their participation supports educational initiatives throughout the state.

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