Midlands, September 16, 2025
News Summary
A woman won $1 million from a scratch-off ticket while another Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot of $170,000 remains unclaimed. The scratch-off winner purchased the ticket at J and S Food Mart #8. The recent lottery events bring excitement and hope to Midlands residents.
Columbia – Two significant lottery wins were recently reported in the Midlands, including a currently unclaimed $170,000 Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot and a $1 million scratch-off prize won by a local resident.
A Palmetto Cash 5 ticket purchased at Southeast BP, located at 8000 Garners Ferry Road, matched the winning numbers drawn on Friday, September 12, 2025. The numbers that secured the jackpot are 7, 22, 28, 29, and 37. As of now, the winner has not yet come forward to claim the prize, which must be redeemed within 180 days following the drawing date. According to lottery statistics, the odds of winning the Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot are 1 in 850,668, making this a rare but life-changing event for the fortunate winner.
Meanwhile, in another exciting development for Midlands residents, a woman recently won $1 million from a $10 scratch-off ticket purchased at J and S Food Mart #8 on 5413 Forest Dr. Interestingly, her winning journey began with an unsuccessful first ticket. Determined to win, she returned to the store to purchase a second ticket, which ultimately led to her jackpot win. The odds of winning $1 million in the Million Dollar Mania scratch-off game are significantly high, standing at 1 in 1,530,000.
The retailer, J and S Food Mart #8, is set to receive a $10,000 commission for selling the winning scratch-off ticket. This prize not only changes the life of the winner but also contributes to the local economy as retailer commissions are funded through ticket sales.
For those wondering about lottery education funding, it is important to note that proceeds from the South Carolina Education Lottery are allocated to education, as well as to winnings, retailer commissions, and payments to contractors. This means that every ticket purchased helps support educational programs within the state.
As for the Palmetto Cash 5, interest continues to build with the upcoming drawing offering a $120,000 jackpot. Ticket purchases can be made at various retail locations throughout the Midlands, providing residents with the opportunity to try their luck at winning the next big prize.
The excitement surrounding these recent winnings highlights the impact that lottery systems can have on individual lives and local businesses alike. The next potential winner could be just around the corner, and with such appealing odds, many may be enticed to join in on the fun. Remember, whether it’s scratching off a ticket or filling in the numbers for a drawing, playing the lottery is a chance not just for winning money, but also for supporting educational initiatives in South Carolina.
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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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