Columbia, October 3, 2025
News Summary
A player from Columbia has won $100,000 by purchasing a Powerball ticket at Cheapway on Shop Road. Three other tickets in South Carolina won $50,000 each. The winning Powerball numbers were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62 and Powerball 17. Players have 180 days to claim their prizes. The Mega Millions also saw a $30,000 winner in Orangeburg.
Columbia – The South Carolina Education Lottery has announced the results of the Powerball drawing held on October 2, 2025, revealing significant winnings for players across the state. A single ticket purchased at Cheapway on Shop Road in Columbia earned a remarkable $100,000 in the Saturday drawing.
In addition to the major winner, three other tickets sold in South Carolina matched enough numbers to win $50,000 each. These winning tickets were purchased at Parkers on Foxbank Boulevard in Moncks Corner, Hot Spot on East Poinsett Street in Greer, and Circle K on Highway 17 South in Surfside Beach. Players who hold these tickets will have 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prizes.
The numbers drawn for the Powerball on October 2 were: 11, 23, 44, 61, 62; Powerball: 17; PowerPlay: 2.
In a separate drawing held the previous Friday, a Mega Millions player in Orangeburg won $30,000. The winning ticket for the Mega Millions was purchased at Quick Pantry on Binnicker Bridge Road, with the winning numbers for that drawing being: 6, 14, 36, 58, 62; Megaball: 24.
The South Carolina Education Lottery provides a variety of options for winners to claim their prizes based on the amount won. For prizes up to $500, winnings can be redeemed at any authorized retailer in South Carolina. Players winning between $501 and $100,000 are required to mail their signed ticket, along with a claim form and a valid photo ID, to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center. For claims exceeding $100,000, winners must visit the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia in person. Additionally, large prize winners have the option to set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for the direct deposit of their winnings.
The deadline for claiming all prizes, whether from the Powerball or Mega Millions, is 180 days from the respective draw date. The South Carolina Education Lottery encourages all players to check their tickets and test their luck for future drawings.
Winning the lottery can significantly change lives, and the recent Powerball and Mega Millions drawings have brought excitement and hope to players in South Carolina. With several opportunities for large wins, lottery players across the state are reminded to play responsibly and stay vigilant for their lucky numbers.
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- Greenville Online
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Education Lottery
- WIS TV
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- ABC Columbia
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