Columbia, South Carolina, October 2, 2025
News Summary
A ticket sold at Cheapway in Columbia won $100,000 in the latest South Carolina Education Lottery draw. Other significant prizes include three tickets winning $50,000 each. Additionally, both Pick 3 and Pick 4 games had numerous winners, providing exciting opportunities for players statewide.
Columbia, South Carolina – October 1, 2025, saw the South Carolina Education Lottery announce multiple winners across several games, resulting in significant cash prizes for lucky ticket holders throughout the state. The draw included the Powerball, Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5, with a number of winning tickets purchased at various retailers.
The winning numbers for the Powerball were 08-17-22-28-55, with the Powerball being 14 and a Power Play of 3. A ticket sold at Cheapway on Shop Road in Columbia won a substantial prize of $100,000. Meanwhile, three additional tickets each secured $50,000 in prizes, purchased from Parkers in Moncks Corner, Hot Spot in Greer, and Circle K in Surfside Beach.
For those playing the Pick 3, the midday numbers were 8-2-9 with a FIREBALL of 3, while the evening numbers drew 9-8-2 with a FIREBALL of 8. In the Pick 4 game, midday numbers were 8-1-2-0 with a FIREBALL of 3, and the evening draw showed numbers 7-1-0-6 with a FIREBALL of 8.
Additionally, players had a chance to win with Cash Pop, where the winning numbers were 07-19-22-29-30. The Palmetto Cash 5 winners found luck with the numbers 03-29-38-56-65, and the Powerball was 07. For those who played Mega Millions previously, a ticket purchased at Quick Pantry in Orangeburg resulted in a win of $30,000, with the winning numbers from that draw being 6-14-36-58-62 and the Megaball 24.
Players are reminded that they have 180 days to claim their prizes from draw games. For winnings up to $500, prizes can be redeemed at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. However, amounts between $501 and $100,000 must be claimed via mail to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center, while larger prizes exceeding $100,000 must be claimed in person. Winners claiming large prizes need to provide valid identification along with the signed winning ticket and a completed claim form.
The South Carolina Lottery also offers Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for those winning large prizes, allowing for direct deposit of winnings. The address for the Columbia Claims Center is 1303 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
The South Carolina Education Lottery’s commitment to funding educational initiatives continues as it distributes earned proceeds from ticket sales and provides players with exciting opportunities for cash prizes. As multiple winners emerge from this drawing, the lottery remains a popular and hopeful endeavor for South Carolinians seeking fortune with each ticket purchased.
For more information on current winners and to stay updated on future lottery draws, residents are encouraged to check the official South Carolina Education Lottery website or consult authorized lottery retailers throughout the state.
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