Columbia, South Carolina, September 18, 2025
News Summary
A woman won $200,000 playing a scratch-off ticket while a man from Mount Pleasant claimed $811,000 in the recent South Carolina Lottery draws. Players are urged to check their tickets for winning numbers from games such as Powerball and Pick 4. Notable jackpots continue to excite players across the state.
Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Education Lottery revealed the winning numbers from various draw games on September 17, 2025. Players across the state are encouraged to check their tickets following the latest drawings, which included popular games like Powerball, Pick 3 Plus, and Palmetto Cash 5.
For the Powerball game, the winning numbers were 07-30-50-54-62 with a Powerball number of 20 and a Power Play multiplier of 2. Players who participated in the Powerball Double Play can note that the winning number for that drawing was 21.
Pick 3 Plus results were also announced, with midday numbers reporting 3-4-4 and a fireball of 9, while the evening draw revealed 8-1-9 with a fireball of 2. The Pick 4 Plus midday numbers showed 5-1-0-8 with a fireball of 9, and the evening numbers were 7-1-4-3 with a fireball of 2. Finally, the Cash Pop drawing provided the winning numbers: 02-09-12-14-26.
The Palmetto Cash 5 game, popular among local players, had winning numbers of 08-19-47-51-58. This particular game continues to draw interest due to its significant jackpots, including a recent $170,000 prize won from a ticket sold at Southeast BP on September 12, 2025.
Winners from these draws should be aware of the claiming process based on the prize amounts. For prizes up to $500, players can redeem their winnings directly at authorized retailers. Those winning between $501 and $100,000 must mail their signed winning ticket along with a claim form and a government-issued photo ID to the Claims Center. If the winnings exceed $100,000, the claimant is required to visit the lottery headquarters in Columbia in person, bringing both a valid ID and their Social Security card. Importantly, all prizes need to be claimed within 180 days following the draw date.
In recent lottery news, a woman won $200,000 playing a scratch-off ticket from Food Lion in Roebuck, although she was not initially attracted to the game associated with the ticket, the Clemson Jackpot. After taxes, her take-home amount was $140,000. Additionally, a man from Mount Pleasant made headlines when he claimed a Pick 4 prize of $811,000 on August 7 after playing a hunch with the numbers 1-7-3-1 across 162 tickets. Following his win, another customer who heard about his lucky numbers won $25,400 at the same market.
The lottery continues to be a source of excitement for players in South Carolina, with several large winnings reported recently, reinforcing the notion that participating in the lottery can result in life-changing amounts of money. Players are reminded to check their tickets frequently and stay informed about game results to ensure they do not miss out on potential winnings.
For additional claiming details and to stay updated on future draws, players are encouraged to visit the South Carolina Education Lottery claim page.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
- WLTX: Columbia Area Convenience Store Sells Winning Ticket
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- Sun Herald: National Lottery News
- ABC News 4: Lowcountry Man Wins Record Lottery
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