South Carolina, September 16, 2025
News Summary
Three residents from South Carolina have claimed $50,000 each in recent Powerball drawings. Two winning tickets were purchased in Fort Mill and Goose Creek, while the third was bought in Greenville. As the Powerball jackpot skyrockets to an estimated $1.8 billion, these wins highlight the excitement surrounding local lottery participation.
Fort Mill, South Carolina – In an exciting turn of events, three residents from South Carolina have each claimed prizes of $50,000 in the recent Powerball drawings. This comes as the Powerball jackpot continues to climb, reaching an estimated $1.8 billion as of Saturday afternoon.
Two of the winning tickets were purchased from local stores in the state. One was bought at a Publix Super Market located in Fort Mill, while the other winner made their purchase at an A Plus store in Goose Creek. The third winner opted for the Double Play option and bought their ticket at a Circle K store in Greenville.
Lottery enthusiasts have until 9:59 p.m. on Saturday to buy their tickets for the Powerball drawing, which is set to take place at 10:59 p.m. Powerball tickets cost $2 each, making it an accessible game for many in pursuit of a life-changing jackpot.
Additional Prizes and Winners
In addition to the Powerball winners, another South Carolina resident enjoyed a stroke of luck with a different game. A woman claimed a $200,000 prize from a scratch-off ticket she purchased during a routine grocery trip at Food Lion in Roebuck. Remarkably, she chose to play the Clemson Jackpot game based solely on its eye-catching orange color, even though she is neither a fan of Clemson nor a regular football viewer. Her odds of winning the top prize in the Clemson Jackpot are 1 in 520,000.
After taxes, the woman netted approximately $140,000 from her winnings, demonstrating the potential rewards of participating in South Carolina’s lottery games.
Claiming Lottery Prizes
The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several other games, including Cash Pop and Pick 3 Plus, providing a variety of ways for players to try their luck. Players can claim prizes up to $500 directly at authorized retailers. However, for larger amounts, winners must submit claims via mail or in person at the Lottery Headquarters.
To claim prizes exceeding $501, winners need to complete a claim form and present a government-issued photo ID. It is essential for players to act promptly as all lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date.
Community Impact and Participation
The recent lottery excitement highlights not only the substantial cash prizes available but also the community engagement surrounding these games. The growing interest in the $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot indicates a robust participation level among residents, which in turn contributes to educational funding within the state, a primary beneficiary of lottery revenues.
As the jackpot continues to rise, many players are looking forward to potentially joining the ranks of the recent winners. The ongoing excitement around South Carolina’s lottery games serves as a reminder of the moments of joy and hope that such opportunities can provide.
With final ticket sales approaching for the big drawing, local residents are eager to see if luck will strike again on Saturday evening.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- TipRanks: Neopollard Interactive Partnership
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery
- WLTX: South Carolina Powerball Winners
- Google Scholar: Lottery Winning Statistics
- WMBF News: Darlington Lottery Wins
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Gambling
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