September 17, 2025

South Carolina Lottery Drawing Results Released

Columbia, South Carolina, September 17, 2025

News Summary

Three players in South Carolina won $50,000 each in the Powerball drawing, while the Mega Millions revealed winning numbers for substantial prizes. Players eagerly await their chance to claim winnings ranging from immediate cash to life-changing amounts. Various other lottery games also saw participation, with valuable insights into the prize claiming process included in the latest announcement.

Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Education Lottery has announced the winning numbers for the Mega Millions, Powerball, and several other lottery games from September 16, 2025. Players across the state eagerly awaited these results, hoping to claim prizes ranging from small winnings to life-changing jackpots.

Mega Millions Results

The winning numbers for the Mega Millions drew on September 16, 2025, are 10 – 14 – 34 – 40 – 43, with a Mega Ball of 05. Players who matched these numbers have the opportunity to win substantial prizes, adding excitement to the draw.

Powerball Winners

In the Powerball draw that same day, three South Carolina players reached a significant milestone by winning $50,000 each. The winning numbers were 11 – 23 – 44 – 61 – 62, with a Powerball of 17 and a PowerPlay multiplier of 2. Notably, one player purchased a ticket worth $100,000 at the Cheapway store on Shop Road in Columbia. Other winning tickets for $50,000 were purchased at Parkers in Moncks Corner, Hot Spot in Greer, and Circle K in Surfside Beach.

Other Lottery Games

Players also participated in various other lottery games on September 16:

Pick 3: Midday numbers: 5 – 9 – 4, FIREBALL: 5; Evening numbers: 1 – 9 – 6, FIREBALL: 5.
Pick 4: Midday numbers: 2 – 0 – 7 – 7, FIREBALL: 5; Evening numbers: 5 – 1 – 1 – 0, FIREBALL: 5.
Cash Pop: Winning numbers: 02 – 04 – 09 – 20 – 39.
Palmetto Cash 5: Winning numbers: 10 (Midday), 01 (Evening).

Prize Claiming Process

Winners can claim prizes depending on the amount won. Winnings up to $500 can be claimed immediately at any authorized lottery retailer. For prizes ranging between $501 and $100,000, winners must send their signed ticket and claim form by mail, along with a government-issued ID. For prizes over $100,000, claims must be made in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters located in Columbia. Required documents for these claims include the signed ticket, a claim form, a government-issued ID, and a Social Security card. Additionally, there is an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) option available for direct deposit of large winnings.

Recent Big Winners

In a notable event earlier, a Mega Millions player won $30,000 on September 15, purchasing their ticket at Quick Pantry in Orangeburg. The winning numbers for that draw were 6 – 14 – 36 – 58 – 62 with a Megaball of 24. Also, a player recently struck it big, winning $200,000 from a scratch-off ticket for the Clemson Jackpot at Food Lion in Roebuck. After taxes, the winner kept $140,000, despite not being a fan of the Clemson team.

Gambling Addiction Support

For individuals seeking assistance with gambling addiction, help is available by calling the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or by visiting the National Council on Problem Gambling website.

With exciting wins and various opportunities to strike it rich, the South Carolina Education Lottery continues to engage players statewide. All claims for prizes must be made within 180 days of the draw date for eligibility.

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