Fort Mill, SC, September 16, 2025
News Summary
Three lucky South Carolina residents have won $50,000 each in the latest Powerball drawings, fueling excitement around a $1.8 billion jackpot. Winning tickets were sold at various retailers, including Publix in Fort Mill and Circle K in Greenville. Additionally, one woman won $200,000 from a scratch-off ticket at Food Lion in Roebuck. With ticket sales increasing ahead of the next drawing, hopeful participants have until 9:59 p.m. to buy their tickets for a chance at life-changing winnings.
Fort Mill, SC – Three lucky South Carolina residents have each won $50,000 in the latest Powerball drawings, adding to the excitement surrounding an estimated $1.8 billion jackpot. These wins come as ticket sales soar ahead of the next drawing scheduled for Saturday night.
The winning tickets were purchased at different locations across the state. Two winners bought their tickets at a Publix Super Market in Fort Mill and an A Plus store in Goose Creek, while the third ticket was acquired with the Double Play option at a Circle K store in Greenville. The Powerball drawing will take place at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, and hopeful participants have until 9:59 p.m. to buy their tickets. Each Powerball ticket costs $2.
In addition to the Powerball wins, another woman made headlines by winning a separate $200,000 prize from a scratch-off ticket during a visit to Food Lion in Roebuck. She was playing the Clemson Jackpot game, attracted to the ticket’s distinctive orange color, despite having no affiliation with the Clemson football team or being a sports enthusiast. The odds of winning the top prize in the Clemson Jackpot game are 1 in 520,000. After taxes, the woman took home approximately $140,000 from her win.
The South Carolina Education Lottery offers various games including Powerball, Cash Pop, and Pick 3 Plus, enticing residents to try their luck regularly. For smaller winnings, players can claim prizes up to $500 directly at authorized retailers. However, claiming larger amounts, including the recent $50,000 Powerball prizes, requires either mailing the winning tickets or visiting the Lottery Headquarters in person. A claim form and a government-issued photo ID are mandatory for prizes exceeding $501. All lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the respective draw date.
The recent surge in lottery participation is reflective of the growing excitement around the massive Powerball jackpot, which has captured the attention of many residents eager to change their fortunes. As more players join in the hopes of winning the life-altering jackpot, the South Carolina Education Lottery continues to facilitate this excitement with a variety of games and awarding prizes to lucky competitors.
As the countdown to Saturday’s drawing continues, many South Carolinians are preparing for their chance at the big win. With a jackpot as high as $1.8 billion, this drawing is expected to attract thousands more participants, hoping to become the next life-changing winner in the state.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- TipRanks: Neopollard Interactive Partnership
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery
- WLTX: South Carolina Powerball Winners
- Google Scholar: Lottery Winning Statistics
- WMBF News: Darlington Lottery Wins
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Gambling
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