Columbia, SC, September 22, 2025
News Summary
The South Carolina Education Lottery has announced the evening draw results, revealing winning combinations for Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5 games. Players can claim their prizes through authorized retailers or by mail, depending on the amount won. The lottery continues to contribute significantly to education in the state, generating millions in funding over the years.
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Education Lottery has announced the results from the evening draws conducted on September 21, 2025. The winning combinations for various games have been revealed, and the public is encouraged to check their tickets.
Evening Draw Results
The results for the evening draws are as follows:
- Pick 3: 6-3-8, FIREBALL: 5
- Pick 4: 0-7-4-3, FIREBALL: 5
- Cash Pop: 01
- Palmetto Cash 5: 01-02-10-11-17
Claiming Prizes
Winners can claim their prizes depending on the amount won. For prizes up to $500, players can redeem their winnings at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer by presenting a signed winning ticket for immediate payout. For winnings ranging from $501 to $100,000, players need to mail a signed ticket, a completed claim form, and a copy of a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center.
For significant winnings over $100,000, claims must be made in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters located in Columbia. Winners will need to bring their signed winning ticket, claim form, a valid government-issued photo ID, and their Social Security card. Additionally, winners of large prizes have the option to set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposit of their winnings.
It is important to note that all prize claims must be submitted within 180 days of the draw date for draw games, ensuring that no winnings go unclaimed.
Lottery Contributions to Education
In 2025, the South Carolina Education Lottery has generated over $546.8 million in contributions towards education, bringing the total amount raised since the program’s inception in 2002 to approximately $8.9 billion. The lottery’s success is largely attributed to the immense popularity of scratch-off tickets and the Palmetto Cash 5 game.
Powerball Jackpot Update
In addition to regular draws, the Powerball jackpot has seen significant growth, recently reaching $850 million ahead of the upcoming drawing. This figure marks the sixth-largest prize in the game’s history. Players have the option to choose between a one-time cash payment of $383 million or to receive the full jackpot amount in 30 installments over a span of 29 years.
The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot stand at approximately 1 in 293 million, emphasizing the rarity of such wins.
Conclusion
Players are urged to check their tickets to see if they are among the lucky winners of the recent draws. The South Carolina Education Lottery continues to contribute significantly towards education in the state, benefiting students and schools across South Carolina.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Education Lottery
- NC Lottery: Johnston County Man Wins $10 Million
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery
- WIS TV: SC Education Lottery Raises Over $500M
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- UPI: North Carolina Education Lottery Celebrates 40th Birthday
- Google News: Lottery News
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