Columbia, South Carolina, October 17, 2025
News Summary
Santana McCoy from Engelhard recently made headlines after winning a significant jackpot of $219,685 playing a digital instant game, while another lucky winner in Columbia scored $1 million in the Million Dollar Mania game. The South Carolina Lottery continues to generate excitement with various draws and substantial winnings, offering great opportunities for players. With clear guidelines in place for claiming prizes, many are exploring the numerous lottery games available in the state.
Columbia, South Carolina – South Carolina Lottery players had an exciting day on October 16, 2025, with significant winnings reported and numerous draws held throughout the day. A notable highlight was the Million Dollar Mania game, where a lucky player from Columbia won $1 million by purchasing a second ticket at J & S Food Mart on Forest Drive. This achievement underscores the potential rewards of participating in the lottery, despite the odds being 1 in 1,530,000 for such a win.
In addition to the major jackpot win, several other lottery results were also announced. The midday Pick 3 numbers drew 7-4-7 with a Fireball of 9, while the evening Pick 3 results were 0-9-7 with a Fireball of 2. The Pick 4 game produced midday results of 4-8-9-8 (Fireball 9) and evening numbers of 4-5-1-5 (Fireball 2). Furthermore, Cash Pop results revealed numbers 07, 13, 16, 28, and 31, and the Palmetto Cash 5 saw winning numbers of 13 for the midday draw and 14 for the evening.
Another significant winner from Engelhard is Santana McCoy, who claimed a jackpot of $219,685 while playing the Bison Bonanza digital instant game. In a stroke of fortune, McCoy won after investing only $5, with the odds of winning standing at 1 in 6.2 million. After accounting for taxes, McCoy received a net payout of $157,626. She plans to utilize her winnings to renovate her home and purchase a new car. Following her remarkable win, the Bison Bonanza jackpot resets to $50,000, with the previous total exceeding $71,000.
The South Carolina Education Lottery has established clear guidelines for claiming prizes. For winnings of up to $500, players can easily redeem their prizes at authorized retail locations. For prizes ranging from $501 to $100,000, players need to mail their signed ticket along with a claim form to the Claims Center. For amounts exceeding $100,000, claims must be made in person at the lottery headquarters located in Columbia. Additionally, players can set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for a direct deposit of their large prizes. All claims must be submitted within 180 days following the drawing date for draw games.
Notably, recent Powerball results also showcased winners, as one ticket claimed a $100,000 prize thanks to the PowerPlay option, while three other tickets won $50,000 each. The winning Powerball numbers were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with a Powerball of 17 and a PowerPlay of 2. Additionally, a Mega Millions player scored $30,000 from a ticket purchased at Quick Pantry in Orangeburg, with winning numbers of 6, 14, 36, 58, and 62, alongside a Megaball of 24.
The excitement surrounding these recent lottery results highlights the opportunities available for players in South Carolina. As players continue to explore their luck, the lottery remains a fixture in the state, offering various games and substantial winnings for participants willing to try their hand.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- WIS TV
- North Carolina Lottery
- Island Packet
- Your Pickens County
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery
- Google Scholar: South Carolina Lottery
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery
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