Columbia, South Carolina, October 18, 2025
News Summary
The latest Mega Millions drawing in South Carolina revealed winning numbers, with impressive payouts for numerous tickets. A total of over $12.1 million was awarded across hundreds of winning tickets. Notably, the jackpot remains unclaimed, while several tickets secured significant second and third-tier prizes. South Carolina continues to engage lottery enthusiasts with diverse games and opportunities to win.
Columbia, South Carolina – The latest drawing of the Mega Millions took place on October 14, 2025, revealing winning numbers that include 09, 21, 27, 48, and 56, with the Mega Ball being 10. The drawing has produced a total of over $12.1 million in winnings across 401,467 winning tickets. This announcement marks a significant feature of the South Carolina Education Lottery’s ongoing games.
In this drawing, the top-tier prize remains unclaimed, as the Mega Millions jackpot has been rolling since June 27, 2023, the last time it had a winner, which was at $348 million in Virginia. The current odds of winning the jackpot stand at an overwhelming 1 in 292 million. Two tickets matched five white balls, each winning a second-tier prize of $2 million due to a 2X multiplier, with one ticket sold in Arizona and one in Texas. Furthermore, for the third-tier prizes, 15 tickets matched four white balls plus the Mega Ball with prizes fluctuating based on the multiplier.
Other Prizes and Draw Game Results
The Mega Millions draw has also generated other notable prizes:
- Eight tickets won $20,000 at a 2X multiplier.
- Four tickets claimed $30,000 at a 3X multiplier.
- Two tickets earned $40,000 at a 4X multiplier.
- One ticket took home $50,000 at a 5X multiplier.
These figures illustrate the variety of prizes available for players, further engaging lottery enthusiasts.
In addition to Mega Millions, the South Carolina Education Lottery offers various draw games. The results for the Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL are as follows:
- Midday: 1, 9, 2 with Fireball 4
- Evening: 6, 6, 8 with Fireball 2
The Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL results are:
- Midday: 2, 3, 9, 8 with Fireball 4
- Evening: 7, 1, 9, 7 with Fireball 2
The Cash Pop winning numbers featured 01, 02, 04, 31, and 42, adding to the excitement of local players.
Claiming Prizes
The Claims Center can be found at:
- SC Education Lottery, P.O. Box 11039, Columbia, SC 29211-1039.
- Columbia Claims Center: 1303 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
It is crucial for winners to note that all prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date to ensure eligibility.
Conclusion
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results October 17, 2025
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- WLTX: Evening SC Lottery Results September 27, 2025
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery results
- CT Post: Winning Numbers Drawn in Thursday’s South
- Google Scholar: Lottery Prizes
- ABC7NY: Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $625 Million
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
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