Columbia, South Carolina, September 16, 2025
News Summary
A Midlands woman won $1 million from a scratch-off ticket, while a $170,000 Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot remains unclaimed. The winning ticket was purchased at Southeast BP. The community is buzzing with excitement for future draws.
Columbia, South Carolina – A significant lottery event has captured attention in the Midlands, where a $170,000 Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot remains unclaimed, and a Midlands woman has a new fortune of $1 million from a scratch-off ticket. The Palmetto Cash 5 drawing took place on September 12, 2025, at which time a ticket purchased at Southeast BP, located at 8000 Garners Ferry Road, hit the jackpot with the winning numbers: 7, 22, 28, 29, and 37. The individual who purchased the ticket has until March 11, 2026, to claim their prize.
The odds of winning the Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot stand at 1 in 850,668, which highlights the rarity of such a win. Currently, the next drawing for Palmetto Cash 5 has a jackpot of $120,000, providing an exciting opportunity for local players.
In a separate, fortunate turn of events, a woman from the Midlands won a whopping $1 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket purchased at J and S Food Mart #8, situated at 5413 Forest Dr. Initial luck eluded her when her first $10 ticket did not yield a win. However, after a second attempt with a ticket from the same retailer, she struck it rich, scoring the jackpot with odds of 1 in 1,530,000.
Upon winning, she expressed intentions to use her newfound wealth responsibly, planning to pay off existing debts and saving the remainder for future expenses. Additionally, J and S Food Mart #8 was rewarded a commission of $10,000 for selling the winning ticket, which further underlines the positive impact of lottery sales on local businesses.
The South Carolina Education Lottery, which funds various educational initiatives, is financially supported through ticket sales and proceeds. These funds cover not only the prizes awarded but also helpful commissions for retailers like Southeast BP and J and S Food Mart #8, as well as contractor payments. Since its inception, the lottery has contributed significantly to educational programs across the state.
As of now, the Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot’s current value offers a tempting opportunity for players considering to test their luck. With an unclaimed jackpot of $170,000 and the odds against winning being rather steep, local players are both hopeful and engaged with the potential for significant payouts.
As excitement builds around the possibility of claiming these sizable prizes, the Midlands community remains vibrant with enthusiasm for lottery games. The discourse surrounding unclaimed jackpots and local winners continues to attract the attention of residents as they look forward to participating in the next draw events.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- WIS TV
- WLTX
- Live 5 News
- WBTV
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Google Scholar: Lottery Odds
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery
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