Columbia, October 13, 2025
News Summary
A lucky player in Columbia scored big, winning $100,000 with the PowerPlay option in the Powerball drawing. This draws attention to several substantial lottery wins in South Carolina recently, including winners from Mega Millions and scratch-off tickets. The excitement is palpable as players eagerly check their tickets, with the state’s lottery contributing to educational funding.
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Education Lottery announced significant winnings across several draw games held on October 12, 2025. Notably, one player scored a major victory in the Powerball drawing, winning $100,000 with the PowerPlay option.
The winning Powerball numbers drawn were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, and the Powerball number was 17, with a PowerPlay multiplier of 2. The fortunate $100,000 ticket was purchased at Cheapway located on Shop Road in Columbia. In addition to this big win, three other players each took home $50,000 from the same drawing. These tickets were sold at various locations: Parkers on Foxbank Boulevard in Moncks Corner, Hot Spot on East Poinsett Street in Greer, and Circle K on Highway 17 South in Surfside Beach.
In another lottery game, a player won $30,000 in the Mega Millions drawing held the previous Friday. The winning Mega Millions numbers were 6, 14, 36, 58, 62, and the Megaball was 24. This ticket was purchased at Quick Pantry on Binnicker Bridge Road in Orangeburg.
Players in the Pick 3, Pick 4, and Cash Pop games also saw wins on October 12. The results for these games are as follows: the Pick 3 Evening winning numbers were 7, 5, 1, with a Fireball number of 1; the Pick 4 Evening winning numbers were 2, 0, 8, 7, also with a Fireball number of 1; and the Cash Pop Evening winner was 12. The Palmetto Cash 5 game revealed winning numbers of 10, 14, 16, 29, and 39.
Lottery players should note that prizes for draw games must be claimed within 180 days from the date of the drawing. This ensures that winners can collect their earnings in a timely manner.
In addition to the draw games, significant wins were recorded in the scratch-off category. An Upstate player became a millionaire after winning $2.5 million from a Magnificent Jumbo Bucks ticket purchased at Nick’s Mart on North Main Street in Woodruff. The lucky winner’s ticket was a $20 purchase, but their identity remains anonymous. For selling the winning ticket, Nick’s Mart will receive a commission of $25,000.
Furthermore, a player in the Midlands won $500,000 from a Red Hot Bonus scratch-off ticket bought at City Fuel & Food on Bush River Road in Columbia. This win proved to be a life-changing experience for the winner, who mentioned plans to purchase a new car for his wife. City Fuel & Food received a $5,000 commission for its role in the sale.
These recent lottery results have generated excitement among players across South Carolina. The multiple wins across different games not only highlight the thrill of playing the lottery but also the substantial financial opportunities available to lucky winners.
With significant amounts won this week, players are encouraged to check their tickets and participate in upcoming draws, keeping in mind the rules regarding prize claims. As the lottery continues to contribute to the state’s education funding, every ticket purchased supports educational initiatives throughout South Carolina.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- The State
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery results
- Live 5 News
- Google Scholar: South Carolina lottery
- Fox Carolina
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- ABC Columbia
- Google News: South Carolina lottery winners
- WIS TV
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