Columbia, South Carolina, October 17, 2025
News Summary
The South Carolina Education Lottery revealed the winning numbers for the Pick 3 Evening Lottery: 0, 7, 9 with a Bonus number of 2. These results follow a week of various lottery draws, highlighting the excitement among players. Recent draws for Pick 3 also included results of 1, 6, 6 and 0, 4, 8, showcasing the unpredictability of the lottery. Players can claim their prizes up to $100,000 with necessary documentation, while larger winnings require in-person claims at lottery headquarters.
Columbia, South Carolina – The winning numbers for the South Carolina Pick 3 Evening Lottery on Thursday, October 16, 2025, were announced, revealing a combination of 0, 7, 9, with a Bonus number of 2. This announcement comes after a week filled with various lottery draws, including those for Pick 3 and other popular games offered by the South Carolina Education Lottery.
Prior to the latest draw, the Pick 3 Evening results on Monday, October 13, 2025, were 1, 6, 6, with a Bonus number of 2. Additionally, the numbers from the Wednesday, October 15, 2025 draw were recorded as 0, 4, 8, alongside a Bonus of 0. The variations in winning numbers reflect the unpredictable nature of the lottery and its ability to garner excitement among local players.
In other lottery games, the Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL midday draw results were 4, 8, 9, 8, with a FIREBALL of 9, while the evening draw on the same day yielded results of 4, 5, 1, 5, with a FIREBALL of 2. Additionally, the Cash Pop results included a midday win of 13 and an evening number of 14. The Palmetto Cash 5 game also saw new results, with winning numbers of 07, 13, 16, 28, and 31.
Claiming Prizes
Players who participated in the South Carolina Education Lottery and won prizes can easily claim their winnings. For amounts up to $500, winners can visit any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer and present a signed ticket to receive their prize. For winnings between $501 and $100,000, a claim form along with a photo ID must be mailed to the SC Education Lottery Claims Center.
For those fortunate enough to win prizes exceeding $100,000, an in-person claim is necessary at the SC Education Lottery Headquarters located in Columbia. The required documents for larger claims include a signed ticket, a completed claim form, a government-issued photo ID, and a Social Security card. Moreover, winners have the option to set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to ensure their winnings are directly deposited into their bank accounts.
Important Deadline for Claims
It is essential for players to remember that all lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the respective draw date. Failure to do so may result in the forfeiture of winnings. For additional information regarding claim processes and to obtain necessary forms, participants are encouraged to visit the South Carolina Lottery claim page.
Background on the South Carolina Lottery
The South Carolina Education Lottery was established with the goal of providing funds for educational programs across the state. The lottery offers various draw games that cater to a wide range of players. Each lottery draw provides an opportunity for participants to win cash prizes while also contributing to state education funding. The excitement and hope tied to each draw continue to attract numerous players who enjoy testing their luck in the hopes of winning life-changing sums.
As the lottery continues to captivate residents across South Carolina, future draws promise to generate even more interest and excitement, with players eagerly awaiting their chance to win big. For now, the results from October 16, 2025, will join the ranks of the many winning combinations celebrated by players statewide.
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