Columbia, South Carolina, September 15, 2025
News Summary
A Powerball ticket purchased in Columbia secured a remarkable $100,000 following the latest lottery draw. In addition, three players from South Carolina won $50,000 each in the same draw. The excitement continues as players are reminded of the various prize claiming procedures. With recent substantial wins and educational funding supported by lottery revenues, the South Carolina Education Lottery remains vital for both entertainment and local initiatives.
Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Education Lottery announced several significant winnings following the draw games held on September 14, 2025. Among the notable wins, a Powerball ticket purchased in Columbia won a remarkable $100,000, contributing to the excitement surrounding the recent lottery results.
In the same Powerball drawing, which featured the winning numbers 11 – 23 – 44 – 61 – 62 with a Powerball of 17 and PowerPlay of 2, three additional players from South Carolina each claimed $50,000. The locations of these winning tickets include:
- Parkers on Foxbank Boulevard in Moncks Corner
- Hot Spot on East Poinsett Street in Greer
- Circle K on Highway 17 South in Surfside Beach
Additionally, a Mega Millions player secured a win of $30,000 on September 13, with the winning numbers for that drawing being 6 – 14 – 36 – 58 – 62 and a Megaball of 24. This ticket was purchased at the Quick Pantry on Binnicker Bridge Road in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Players in South Carolina have various methods for claiming their lottery prizes. For winnings up to $500, prizes can be redeemed at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. For amounts ranging from $501 to $100,000, claimants need to mail a signed ticket along with a completed claim form and a government-issued ID to the lottery claims center. For any winnings above $100,000, individuals must claim their prizes in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia. In such cases, claimants are also required to provide a Social Security card and have the option to set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposit of their winnings. It is important to note that all claims must be made within 180 days of the draw date.
Recent lottery activity has been active, with highlights from previous months revealing substantial prizes. In August, a single ticket won the $212,000 Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot, and in July, a player claimed a whopping $500,000 from the Money Madness Extra Play scratch-off ticket purchased at the Refuel store in Darlington. Additional wins reported at the same store include a $50,000 scratch-off victory, a $2,900 Pick 4 win, a $900 Palmetto Cash 5 win, and a $1,000 win on a Million Dollar Mania scratch-off ticket.
The South Carolina Education Lottery continuously reminds players to check their tickets for winners and to carefully review prize claiming procedures. Lottery revenues are used to support educational initiatives throughout the state, providing a win-win scenario for players and the community.
As lottery excitement builds, players are encouraged to stay informed about the latest draw results, potential prizes, and methods to claim their winnings. The South Carolina Education Lottery serves as a vital avenue for both entertainment and educational funding.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Live 5 News: Multiple Winning Lottery Tickets Sold
- WLTX: South Carolina Powerball Players Win $50K Jackpot
- Kentucky: National Lottery News
- WMBF News: Darlington Convenience Store Lottery Wins
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery
- Google Scholar: Lottery Winnings
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery results
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