Columbia, SC, October 13, 2025
News Summary
An Upstate player became a millionaire after winning $2.5 million on a scratch-off ticket. Multiple players also secured significant prizes, including $100,000 from Powerball. Overall, October 12 proved to be a lucrative day for lottery participants across South Carolina, with notable wins in various games. Retailers also benefited from substantial commissions for selling winning tickets.
South Carolina Lottery Results Reveal Multiple Big Wins on October 12, 2025
Columbia, SC — The South Carolina Education Lottery announced the results of draw games played on October 12, 2025, highlighting substantial winnings across various games, including jackpots, scratch-offs, and regular draw tickets. Several players secured significant prizes, with one individual winning $2.5 million in a scratch-off game, and multiple others claiming five-figure prizes in lottery drawings.
Draw Game Results
The official draw game results for Saturday evening include:
- Pick 3 Evening: 7-5-1, FB: 1
- Pick 4 Evening: 2-0-8-7, FB: 1
- Cash Pop Evening: 12
- Palmetto Cash 5: 10-14-16-29-39
Powerball Jackpot Winnings
The largest individual prize was won through the Powerball game, where a player secured $100,000 by using the PowerPlay feature. The winning Powerball numbers for Saturday’s draw were 11, 23, 44, 61, and 62, with the Powerball number being 17. The PowerPlay multiplier in this drawing was 2, which doubled the prize for the ticket holder who purchased the lucky ticket at Cheapway on Shop Road in Columbia.
Additionally, three other players each won $50,000 in the same Powerball drawing. These tickets were sold at different locations:
- Parkers on Foxbank Boulevard in Moncks Corner
- Hot Spot on East Poinsett Street in Greer
- Circle K on Highway 17 South in Surfside Beach
Mega Millions Win
In the Mega Millions game played on the preceding Friday night, one player took home a prize of $30,000. The winning numbers were 6, 14, 36, 58, and 62, with the Mega Ball being 24. The ticket matching these numbers was purchased at Quick Pantry on Binnicker Bridge Road in Orangeburg.
Significant Scratch-Off Lottery Wins
One of the most notable recent wins was by an Upstate player who became a millionaire after winning $2.5 million on a Magnificent Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket. The ticket was bought at Nick’s Mart on North Main Street in Woodruff for $20. The winner has chosen to remain anonymous. The store earned a $25,000 commission for selling the winning ticket.
Another large prize was awarded in the Midlands area where a man won $500,000 from a Red Hot Bonus scratch-off ticket purchased at City Fuel & Food on Bush River Road in Columbia. The prize significantly impacted the winner’s life, with plans to buy a new car for his wife. The retailer received a $5,000 commission for selling the winning ticket.
Prize Claim Deadlines and Additional Information
All lottery prizes in South Carolina must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. Winners are advised to keep their tickets safe and contact the lottery commission to process their claims within the specified period.
Summary
Saturday, October 12, 2025, proved to be a lucrative day for lottery players across South Carolina, with notable wins in draw games and scratch-offs. From million-dollar scratch-off wins in Woodruff to significant Powerball and Mega Millions prizes in various locations, the lottery results continue to deliver big surprises. The Lottery encourages winners to claim their prizes promptly and enjoy their winnings responsibly.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- The State
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery results
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- Fox Carolina
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- ABC Columbia
- Google News: South Carolina lottery winners
- WIS TV
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