Columbia, South Carolina, September 20, 2025
News Summary
In the latest South Carolina Education Lottery drawing, the winning Mega Millions numbers were revealed. Players across the state are eager to check their tickets for potential winnings. The Pick 3 and Pick 4 results were also announced, along with the Cash Pop game numbers. For those winning prizes, guidelines for claiming their winnings are provided to ensure a smooth process.
Columbia, South Carolina – In the latest drawing of the South Carolina Education Lottery held on September 19, 2025, the winning numbers for the Mega Millions game were announced as 02-22-27-42-58, with the Mega Ball being 08. The announcement has generated excitement among lottery players across the state as they check their tickets for potential winnings.
For players of the Pick 3 game, the midday draw yielded the winning numbers 5-8-5, with an additional Fireball number of 6. In the evening draw, the winning numbers were 5-9-4, with a Fireball of 0. For the Pick 4 game, the midday results were 9-1-3-6, along with a Fireball of 6; the evening draw revealed winning numbers of 0-2-6-6, with no Fireball. Meanwhile, in the Cash Pop game, the winning numbers were 04-16-18-40-41. However, the winning numbers for Palmetto Cash 5 were not provided.
Prize Claim Guidelines
Players who wish to claim their prizes must adhere to specific guidelines set forth by the South Carolina Education Lottery. For prizes up to $500, winners can easily redeem their winnings directly at authorized retailers by presenting a signed winning ticket for immediate payout. This provides a convenient option for small prize winners.
For prizes ranging between $501 and $100,000, individuals must submit their signed ticket alongside a completed claim form and a copy of a government-issued photo ID. This documentation can be sent by mail to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center, located at SC Education Lottery, P.O. Box 11039, Columbia, SC 29211-1039. To ensure safety, winners are advised to keep copies of all documents and utilize registered mail for submission.
For larger prizes exceeding $100,000, winners must claim their prizes in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia. When doing so, winners will need to provide their signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, a government-issued photo ID, and their Social Security card for identity verification. Winners also have the option to set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for a direct deposit of their winnings.
Claim Deadline
It’s important to note that all prizes must be claimed within 180 days from the drawing date. Players who miss this deadline will forfeit their winnings, emphasizing the importance of timely claims.
Context and Resources
The information provided here is derived from reliable sources affiliated with the South Carolina Education Lottery. By utilizing the official lottery platform, individuals can explore further updates, latest results, and other pertinent lottery news within the state.
As the excitement of each lottery drawing continues, players are encouraged to carefully review their tickets and follow the established guidelines to ensure that they can claim any potential winnings. The next lottery draw will keep players eager in hopes of hitting the jackpot.
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- WCNC: Mega Million Jackpot September 19, 2025
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