Columbia, SC, October 13, 2025
News Summary
A player in Columbia struck gold with a $100,000 Powerball win, while three others took home $50,000 each across the state. An anonymous winner also claimed a $2.5 million scratch-off jackpot. These wins showcase the excitement surrounding the South Carolina Education Lottery.
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Education Lottery reported a day of big wins on October 12, 2025, across several games, including Powerball and scratch-off tickets. Players were treated to a series of jackpots, with one lucky winner taking home a staggering $100,000 thanks to the PowerPlay feature.
The winning Powerball numbers drawn on that Saturday night were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with a Powerball of 17, and a PowerPlay multiplier of 2. The $100,000 winning ticket was sold at Cheapway located on Shop Road in Columbia. Additionally, three other players in South Carolina each won $50,000 during the same drawing. These 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.
In an other notable lottery event, a Mega Millions player scored a win of $30,000 in the drawing held just before. The winning Mega Millions numbers were 6, 14, 36, 58, 62, with a Megaball of 24. This ticket was bought at Quick Pantry on Binnicker Bridge Road in Orangeburg.
As players eagerly await their prizes, it is essential to remember that lottery winnings must be claimed within 180 days from the date of the drawing. This time limit applies to all draw games offered by the South Carolina Lottery.
In addition to these draw game successes, there was a significant win in the scratch-off category. An Upstate player became a millionaire after winning an impressive $2.5 million with a Magnificent Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket purchased from Nick’s Mart on North Main Street in Woodruff, SC. This particular ticket was a $20 purchase. The identity of the winner remains anonymous, but Nick’s Mart received a $25,000 commission for selling the claimed ticket.
Meanwhile, in the Midlands region, a man won $500,000 from a Red Hot Bonus scratch-off ticket that he bought at City Fuel & Food on Bush River Road in Columbia. This substantial prize represents a life-changing event for the winner, who expressed plans to purchase a new car for his wife. City Fuel & Food also benefited from the sale, earning a $5,000 commission for selling the winning ticket.
The period of October 12, 2025, will be remembered by South Carolinians not only for the significant lottery wins but also for the excitement and hope that comes with participating in the South Carolina Education Lottery. With multiple players walking away with substantial amounts, the lottery continues to impact the lives of its players while funding educational projects throughout the state.
For many players, the lottery serves as more than just a chance at money; it embodies dreams and aspirations, as seen from the reactions of recent winners. As players celebrate their wins, the anticipation grows as the next draws approach, further highlighting the allure of lottery games in South Carolina.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- The State
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery results
- Live 5 News
- Google Scholar: South Carolina lottery
- Fox Carolina
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- ABC Columbia
- Google News: South Carolina lottery winners
- WIS TV
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