October 18, 2025

South Carolina Education Lottery Mega Millions Results Announced

Columbia, South Carolina, October 18, 2025

News Summary

The South Carolina Education Lottery has revealed the Mega Millions winning numbers, leading to a significant distribution of over $12.1 million among 401,467 winning tickets. Despite the elusive half-billion-dollar jackpot rolling since June, many players have benefited from second-tier prizes and various multipliers. Recent lottery results highlight the excitement of participating in South Carolina’s lottery games, including Mega Millions and Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL.

Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Education Lottery has announced the latest results for the Mega Millions drawing on October 14, 2025. The winning numbers were 09-21-27-48-56, with a Mega Ball of 10. The total winnings from this drawing surpassed $12.1 million, distributed among 401,467 winning tickets, providing a significant boost to lottery participants across the state and beyond.

For players hoping for a big win, the half-billion-dollar Mega Millions jackpot remains elusive. This jackpot has been rolling since June 27, 2023, and was last won at an impressive $348 million in Virginia. Historically, the largest Mega Millions jackpot was recorded at $1.602 billion, won by a ticket holder in Florida on August 8, 2023. Currently, the odds of winning the Mega Millions are at 1 in 292 million, underscoring the challenge of hitting the jackpot.

In addition to the lottery’s top prize, two tickets matched all five white balls in the recent drawing, earning each winner a second-tier prize of $2 million due to a 2X multiplier. The draw also revealed that fifteen tickets matched four white balls in conjunction with the Mega Ball, which resulted in varying cash awards based on multiplier levels. Other notable prizes from this drawing included:

Eight tickets at a 2X multiplier for a $20,000 prize each
Four tickets at a 3X multiplier for a $30,000 prize each
Two tickets at a 4X multiplier for a $40,000 prize each
One ticket at a 5X multiplier for a $50,000 prize

Alongside Mega Millions, the South Carolina Education Lottery provides a range of other draw games. Recent results for the Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL game showed midday winning numbers of 1-9-2 with a FIREBALL of 4, and evening numbers of 6-6-8 with a FIREBALL of 2. Additionally, Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL results featured midday numbers of 2-3-9-8, FIREBALL at 4, and evening numbers of 7-1-9-7 with a FIREBALL of 2. The Cash Pop game had winning numbers of 01-02-04-31-42.

Players who believe they have winnings to claim should be aware of the detailed process established by the South Carolina Education Lottery. For prizes up to $500, winners can claim their winnings at any authorized retailer by presenting a signed winning ticket. For prizes ranging from $501 to $100,000, claims must be mailed to the Claims Center, which requires a signed ticket, a claim form, and a government-issued ID. For any winnings exceeding $100,000, winners are required to claim their prize in person at Lottery Headquarters. In-person claims necessitate the presentation of a signed ticket, a claim form, a government-issued ID, and a Social Security card.

The claim center is located at SC Education Lottery, P.O. Box 11039, Columbia, SC 29211-1039. For those opting for in-person visits, the Columbia Claims Center can be found at 1303 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201. It is important to note that all prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date to qualify for payout.

Individuals seeking further details, including the necessary forms for the claims process, can visit the South Carolina Lottery claim page, which provides ample resources for players navigating the claims procedure.

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