Columbia, South Carolina, October 15, 2025
News Summary
An anonymous player from Woodruff won $2.5 million from a scratch-off ticket, while a winner in Columbia took home $500,000. The prizes highlight the excitement of the South Carolina Education Lottery. The Woodruff store received a $25,000 commission, showcasing the economic benefits of lottery participation. Winners are encouraged to claim their prizes within 180 days to enjoy their winnings.
Columbia – Two South Carolina players struck it rich recently, claiming significant prizes from the South Carolina Education Lottery. An anonymous player from Woodruff won $2.5 million from a Magnificent Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket, while another lucky winner in Columbia took home $500,000 after playing the Red Hot Bonus scratch-off ticket. These substantial wins highlight the excitement and potential rewards of participating in the state’s lottery games.
The winning ticket for the $2.5 million prize was purchased at Nick’s Mart on North Main Street in Woodruff. As a result of the sale, the store received a $25,000 commission. The Columbia winner picked up the Red Hot Bonus ticket at City Fuel & Food on Bush River Road and plans to use his winnings to buy a new car for his wife and a used car for himself. The odds of winning the $500,000 prize on the Red Hot Bonus game are approximately 1 in 1,500,000, emphasizing the rarity of such victories.
The lottery conducted various draw games on October 14, 2025. Among the results, the Mega Millions winning numbers were 12, 22, 49, 57, and 58 with a Mega Ball of 19. The Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL results included a midday combination of 8-5-4 with a FIREBALL of 1 and an evening combination of 0-3-8 with a FIREBALL of 4. Additionally, the Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL results showed midday numbers of 0-3-4-0 with a FIREBALL of 1, and evening numbers of 2-4-4-7 with a FIREBALL of 4. The Cash Pop winning numbers for the day were 06, 10, 21, 28, and 31, while the numbers for the Palmetto Cash 5 were not specifically listed.
Those who win prizes from the lottery are encouraged to claim their winnings promptly. For prizes up to $500, winners can redeem their amounts at any authorized SC Education Lottery retailer, provided they have a signed ticket. For winnings ranging from $501 to $100,000, players must mail their signed ticket, claim form, and a government-issued ID to the SC Education Lottery Claims Center. For amounts exceeding $100,000, winners are required to make their claims in person at the SC Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia, also bringing the necessary documents. It’s important for players to note that all prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date to ensure they receive their winnings.
The recent big wins in South Carolina are not just a stroke of luck for the individual winners but also benefit the local economy. Retailers who sell winning tickets receive commissions, which provides additional financial support to these businesses. The $25,000 commission received by Nick’s Mart and the $5,000 commission collected by City Fuel & Food are prime examples of the mutual benefits of participating in the lottery.
As lottery games remain a popular form of entertainment and a chance for life-changing prizes, players across the state continue to dream about being the next big winner. The South Carolina Education Lottery aims to provide an enjoyable gaming experience while contributing to education funding in the state, furthering the impact of every ticket sold.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Education Lottery
- Live 5 News
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery results
- Fox Carolina
- Google Scholar: lottery winners South Carolina
- The State
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- ABC Columbia
- Google News: lottery winners 2025
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