October 21, 2025

Columbia Player Wins $1 Million in Lottery

Columbia, October 21, 2025

News Summary

A Columbia lottery player celebrated a remarkable win of $1 million in the Million Dollar Mania game. This fortunate individual purchased the winning ticket from J & S Food Mart after initially not winning in another attempt. The drawing also revealed the Powerball jackpot reaching $304 million and various winning numbers across other games, exciting players across South Carolina.

Columbia

The South Carolina Education Lottery held a drawing on October 20, 2025, with significant winnings reported across several games. The Powerball jackpot rose to an impressive $304 million, while a local Columbia player struck it big, winning $1 million from the Million Dollar Mania game.

Powerball Drawing Results

The Powerball winning numbers for the evening were 32, 38, 66, 67, 69; the Powerball was 19 with a Power Play of 2. A ticket matching all five numbers in this high-stakes game could have opted for a cash payout of approximately $144.6 million before taxes. Powerball drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday night, and players can choose their numbers or utilize the Quick Pick feature for randomly generated choices.

Pick 3 and Other Game Results

The Pick 3 lottery results shown earlier in the day featured a midday draw of 5-4-3 with a Fireball of 3, and an evening draw with winning numbers of 8-7-4 and a Fireball of 1. In the Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL game, the midday numbers were 4-8-3-3 with a Fireball of 3, and for the evening, they were 6-4-5-8 with a Fireball showing 1.

Additional Lottery Game Results

The Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL midday and evening results were 13 and 02, respectively. The Cash Pop results revealed the numbers 12, 15, 24, 31, 32. Moreover, the Palmetto Cash 5 winning numbers were 33, 48, 52, 55, 68 with a Powerball of 09.

Columbia Winner and Retailer Commission

The standout winner of the drawing was a Columbia lottery player who purchased a different Million Dollar Mania ticket after not winning during an initial attempt. This purchase turned fortunate, awarding them $1 million. The winning ticket was bought at J & S Food Mart located on Forest Drive, which benefited from a $10,000 commission for selling the winning ticket.

Claiming Winnings

For those winning prizes, the claiming procedures vary based on the amount. Prizes up to $500 can be claimed at any authorized retailer, while winnings between $501 and $100,000 must be mailed to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center accompanied by a claim form and identification. For prizes over $100,000, winners need to claim in person and must present a valid ID and Social Security card. Additionally, winners have the option to arrange for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to facilitate direct deposits of their winnings. It is important to note that all prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date.

Conclusion

The excitement surrounding the South Carolina Education Lottery continues to engage players as they hope to win big. With significant jackpots and new winners emerging, the lottery remains a popular pastime for many residents of the area.

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