Columbia, South Carolina, September 10, 2025
News Summary
One lucky lottery player in Columbia has won $100,000, while three other players across South Carolina bagged $50,000 each. The recent Powerball and Mega Millions draws brought significant winnings, making it an exciting period for lottery enthusiasts. The South Carolina Education Lottery revealed the winning locations and numbers, encouraging others to try their luck in future draws.
Columbia, South Carolina – Four lucky lottery players in South Carolina have struck it rich in recent drawings, with one winner taking home a grand prize of $100,000 and three others winning $50,000 each. This announcement was made by the South Carolina Education Lottery, which reported the remarkable winnings from the latest Powerball and Mega Millions draws.
A single player won $100,000 by purchasing a PowerPlay ticket, sold at Cheapway located on Shop Road in Columbia. This ticket matched numerous numbers in the recent Powerball drawing, allowing the winner to enjoy a significant payday.
In a stroke of good luck, three additional players also achieved substantial wins during the same Powerball drawing. Each of these players won $50,000 by matching certain numbers drawn. Their winning tickets were purchased at different locations across the state, including:
- Parkers on Foxbank Boulevard in Moncks Corner
- Hot Spot on East Poinsett Street in Greer
- Circle K on Highway 17 South in Surfside Beach
The winning numbers from the Powerball drawing that led to these substantial payouts were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with Powerball 17 and PowerPlay 2.
Additionally, another player achieved a hefty win in a previous drawing of Mega Millions, coming away with $30,000. This lucky winner purchased their ticket at Quick Pantry on Binnicker Bridge Road in Orangeburg. The winning numbers for this Mega Millions draw were 6, 14, 36, 58, 62, with Megaball 24.
Prize Claiming Process
Winners of these lottery prizes have a limited timeframe to claim their rewards. Players have 180 days from the drawing date to come forward and claim their winnings. The claiming process varies depending on the size of the prize:
- For prizes up to $500, winners can claim their money at any authorized retailer.
- Prizes between $501 and $100,000 require winners to mail in a signed ticket, a claim form, and a photo ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center.
- Winners of prizes over $100,000 must claim their winnings in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters located in Columbia.
To assist winners with large sums, the South Carolina Education Lottery also offers the option to set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). This service allows for direct deposit of winnings into the winner’s bank account.
Background on the South Carolina Lottery
The South Carolina Education Lottery was established to provide funds for education and educational initiatives throughout the state. Lottery games such as Powerball and Mega Millions have become popular not only for the life-changing jackpots they offer but also for their contribution to educational funding.
This latest round of winnings highlights the excitement and opportunities that the lottery brings to players. As participants eagerly await the next drawing, many are reminded of the potential for life-changing rewards that can come from buying a ticket.
With significant jackpots and numerous smaller winnings, the South Carolina Education Lottery continues to serve as a source of hope and anticipation for players across the state.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Live 5 News
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery
- WLTX
- Google Scholar: Lottery results South Carolina
- WCNC
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lucky Number
- The State
- Google News: Lottery winners South Carolina
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