Columbia, October 21, 2025
News Summary
A lucky player in Columbia won $1 million by purchasing a Million Dollar Mania ticket. The ticket was bought at J & S Food Mart, which will receive a $10,000 commission for the sale. Along with this draw, the Powerball jackpot has risen to $304 million, and various other game results have been announced.
Columbia
The South Carolina Education Lottery announced the results for its latest drawing held on October 20, 2025, featuring a range of popular games including Powerball, Pick 3, and Palmetto Cash 5. The Powerball jackpot for this drawing has increased to $304 million, with the winning numbers being 32, 38, 66, 67, and 69; the Powerball number is 19, and the Power Play multiplier is 2.
In addition to Powerball, players in the state also participated in various other lottery games on the same day. Here are the detailed results:
Pick 3 Results
- Midday: 5-4-3; Fireball: 3
- Evening: 8-7-4; Fireball: 1
Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL Results
- Midday: 4-8-3-3; Fireball: 3
- Evening: 6-4-5-8; Fireball: 1
Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL Results
- Midday: 13; Evening: 02
Cash Pop Results
The Cash Pop winning numbers were 12, 15, 24, 31, and 32.
Palmetto Cash 5 Results
The winning numbers for Palmetto Cash 5 were 33, 48, 52, 55, and 68, with an added Powerball of 09.
A noteworthy highlight from the latest drawing came from a lucky Columbia lottery player who won $1 million. This player won by returning to purchase a new Million Dollar Mania ticket after initially not winning. The winning ticket was acquired at J & S Food Mart on Forest Drive, which will receive a $10,000 commission for selling the winning ticket. The odds of winning $1 million in the Million Dollar Mania game are reported to be 1 in 1,530,000.
Claiming Prizes
Players with winnings need to follow specific procedures depending on their prize amounts:
- Prizes up to $500 can be claimed at any authorized retailer.
- Winnings between $501 and $100,000 must be mailed to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center alongside a claim form and identification.
- Prizes over $100,000 are to be claimed in person with the necessary ID and Social Security card.
- Winners can opt for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for a direct deposit of their winnings.
It is important to note that all prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date, ensuring winners have ample time to collect their rewards.
Powerball Information
As a reminder, the Powerball drawings occur on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights, and players can choose their numbers or utilize the Quick Pick option for randomly generated numbers. Tickets for Powerball can be purchased in person or online through Jackpocket in applicable states.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Lottery
- WIS TV: Midlands Winner Takes Home $1 Million
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery Winners
- News Press: Powerball Winning Numbers
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Live 5 News: Multiple Winning Lottery Tickets Sold
- Google News: Powerball Jackpot October 2025
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