Columbia, South Carolina, October 25, 2025
News Summary
The South Carolina Education Lottery’s recent Mega Millions draw resulted in a substantial jackpot of $318.2 million. The winning numbers were 11, 18, 31, 51, and 56, with the Mega Ball being 24. Anticipation builds for the next drawing, while players are reminded of their chances of winning and prize claiming procedures. Other games, including Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL and Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL, also yielded various results. The excitement surrounding the lottery continues as players eagerly await to engage in the next drawing and claim their winnings.
Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Education Lottery held its latest drawings on October 24, 2025, with significant excitement surrounding the Mega Millions game. The winning numbers revealed were 11, 18, 31, 51, and 56, with the Mega Ball being 24. This drawing has produced an estimated jackpot of $318.2 million for those who opt for the cash option.
The draw marks one of the largest jackpots in Mega Millions history, currently ranking as the ninth-largest jackpot ever registered. As players eagerly anticipate the next drawing scheduled for October 28, 2025, many are considering their chances of winning. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot remain remarkably low, at 1 in 290,472,336.
In addition to the Mega Millions draw, various other lottery games were also held. The midday results for the Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL game showed the winning numbers of 6, 1, and 6, followed by a FIREBALL number of 5. Meanwhile, the evening draw for Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL produced the numbers 6, 5, and 0, with a FIREBALL of 7.
For the Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL game, the midday numbers were 2, 3, 2, and 1, with a FIREBALL of 5, while the evening results yielded 6, 9, 8, and 4, accompanied by a FIREBALL of 7. The Cash Pop results for the day were 06, 08, 30, 37, and 38. However, details concerning the Palmetto Cash 5 results were not available in the current summary.
Players looking to claim their winnings should be aware of the prize redemption processes outlined by the South Carolina Education Lottery. For prizes up to $500, winners can redeem their winnings directly at any authorized retailer by providing a signed ticket. For prizes ranging from $501 to $100,000, players must mail their signed ticket, a completed claim form, and a government-issued ID to the Claims Center. Prizes above $100,000 must be claimed in person at the lottery Headquarters, where winners will need to present their signed ticket, claim form, government ID, and Social Security card. Players are advised to keep secure copies of all documents submitted by mail.
The deadline for claiming prizes is 180 days from the draw date. Players should remain aware of this timeline to ensure they receive their winnings. Additionally, it is important to note that claim processes vary across states, particularly when it comes to anonymity and the specific time frames set for claiming prizes.
Prior to the October 24 drawing, the previous Mega Millions drawing on October 21 yielded winning numbers of 2, 18, 27, 34, and 59, with a Mega Ball of 18. In that drawing, only one ticket successfully matched five numbers and won a prize of $3 million with a 3X multiplier. The last Mega Millions jackpot awarded was on June 27, 2025, when a total prize of $348 million was claimed in Virginia, heightening the ongoing excitement around the lottery.
As players look ahead to future drawings, the growing jackpot and favorable winnings in other games continue to bring interest and hope to South Carolinians eager to participate in the state lottery.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- CT Post
- The State
- News-Press
- ABC7 NY
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery
- Google Scholar: lottery prize redemption
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- Google News: lottery results
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