October 20, 2025

South Carolina Education Lottery Evening Draws Results Announced

Columbia, South Carolina, October 20, 2025

News Summary

Recent winners in South Carolina’s Education Lottery include a woman who claimed over half a million dollars from a Palmetto Cash 5 ticket. The lottery officials have announced the results for the evening draws, including Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5. Claiming procedures vary based on prize amounts, with deadlines set for 180 days post-draw. Players are reminded to check their tickets and understand the claiming process to maximize their chances of winning.

Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Education Lottery announced the results for its evening draws held on October 19, 2025. Winning numbers were published for the Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5 games, along with essential claiming information for winners.

Evening Draw Results

The results are as follows:

Pick 3 Evening: 9-0-0 with FIREBALL 7
Pick 4 Evening: 4-3-2-3 with FIREBALL 7
Cash Pop Evening: 12
Palmetto Cash 5: 01-08-18-21-23

Prize Claiming Information

Winners are encouraged to redeem their prizes as soon as possible. To assist, the process for claiming prizes varies based on the amount won:

Prizes of up to $500 can be redeemed directly at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. Winners must present a signed winning ticket.
Winners of amounts between $501 and $100,000 should mail a signed winning ticket along with a completed claim form and a copy of a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center.
Claims for prizes exceeding $100,000 must be made in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia. Winners must bring a signed winning ticket, completed claim form, government-issued photo ID, and Social Security card.
Additionally, winners of larger prizes have the option to establish an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposit of their winnings.

Claim Deadline

It is important to note that all lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date for draw games.

Recent Lottery Winners

Recent lottery stories have highlighted several notable winners in South Carolina:

A woman claimed over half a million dollars after purchasing a Palmetto Cash 5 ticket at a local gas station.
Another lady experienced a remarkable fortune when she returned to buy a ticket she almost left behind, winning $1 million.
A man transformed what was once a seen losing ticket into a substantial prize through a second chance promotion.
One woman made headlines after trusting her instinct and buying a specific ticket, resulting in a $1 million win.

Odds of Winning

The odds of winning remain a significant topic of interest among players:

The odds of winning a six-figure jackpot are approximately 1-in-780,000.
The odds for a seven-figure jackpot are slightly higher, at 1-in-850,668.
Another six-figure jackpot also has odds of 1-in-850,668.

Conclusion

With exciting draws and notable wins, the South Carolina Education Lottery continues to draw participants hoping to change their lives through luck. The recent results and successful claims remind players of the importance of checking their tickets promptly and understanding the claiming process.