Columbia, SC, September 8, 2025
News Summary
The South Carolina Education Lottery reported a staggering $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot over the weekend. The winning numbers were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with a Powerball of 17. Players also checked results for Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5. For prize claims, players can visit retailers or the Claims Center in Columbia. The jackpot options include a lump sum of $410.3 million, creating heightened anticipation for the next draw.
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Education Lottery held several draw games over the weekend, showcasing results that garnered excitement among players. The most notable outcome was the September 6 Powerball draw, which yielded a jackpot of approximately $1.8 billion, the second-largest in U.S. history. The winning numbers for the Powerball were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with a Powerball of 17 and a Power Play of 2.
On September 6, the lottery also reported results for its other games, including Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5. The details are as follows:
– Pick 3:
– Midday: 9-0-7, FB: 6
– Evening: 9-8-6, FB: 9
– Pick 4:
– Midday: 2-1-1-9, FB: 6
– Evening: 7-3-3-1, FB: 9
– Cash Pop: 07, 10, 29, 34, 36
– Palmetto Cash 5: 21, 29, 34, 41, 65
On September 7, the results continued as follows:
– Pick 3: Evening: 7-0-0, FB: 4
– Pick 4: Evening: 0-3-9-3, FB: 4
– Cash Pop: Evening: 08
– Palmetto Cash 5: 17, 26, 27, 38, 41
Players who participated in the draw games can claim prizes based on the amount won. Winnings up to $500 can be redeemed at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer with a signed winning ticket. For prizes ranging from $501 to $100,000, players need to mail their signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, and a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center. For amounts exceeding $100,000, winners must claim their prizes in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters, bringing along the necessary documentation, including their winning ticket, completed claim form, photo ID, and Social Security card.
In addition to standard claim methods, winners of large prizes can arrange for an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposit of their winnings. It is essential for all claimed prizes to be submitted within 180 days of the respective draw date. The address for mailing claims is SC Education Lottery, P.O. Box 11039, Columbia, SC 29211-1039. For in-person claims, players should visit the Columbia Claims Center located at 1303 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
The Powerball jackpot reached significant heights, with the two winning tickets sold in Missouri and Texas offering winners the option of a lump sum of $410.3 million or an annuity of $893.5 million before taxes. The winning ticket in Texas was notably sold at a gas station in Fredericksburg. The last Powerball jackpot had been hit in May 2025, contributing to heightened anticipation for the next drawing, scheduled for September 8, 2025.
Tickets for the Powerball can be purchased for $2 at various locations including convenience stores, gas stations, and select grocery stores, as well as online in permissible states. To participate, players must select six numbers: five white balls numbered 1 to 69, and one red Powerball numbered 1 to 26. An optional “Power Play” can be added for an additional $1, enhancing non-jackpot prizes up to ten times. Powerball drawings occur on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings, and if no winning tickets are drawn, the jackpot amount continues to accrue.
The South Carolina Education Lottery enhances entertainment and provides opportunities for players, while also contributing funds to support education in the state. As the next Powerball draw approaches, excitement remains high among players gearing up for their chance at life-changing winnings.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- WLTX
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Express News
- Google Scholar: lottery results South Carolina
- USA Today
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
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