Columbia, South Carolina, October 17, 2025
News Summary
Santana McCoy celebrated a significant win of $219,685 from the Bison Bonanza digital instant game, while a $1 million prize was awarded through the Million Dollar Mania game. Other notable results included various winning tickets across different games, highlighting the day as a historic one for South Carolina lottery players.
Columbia, South Carolina – October 16, 2025
South Carolina lottery players experienced a day of significant wins and notable results across various games on October 16, 2025. From large jackpot prizes to smaller instant wins, the day highlighted the diversity of opportunities available through the state’s lottery system, with numerous winners claiming prizes ranging from hundreds to millions of dollars.
Latest Lottery Results
The midday Pick 3 result was 7-4-7 with a Fireball number of 9. In the evening, the Pick 3 numbers shifted to 0-9-7, with a Fireball of 2. The midday Pick 4 drew 4-8-9-8 and the Fireball was 9. The evening Pick 4 earlier produced 4-5-1-5, with a Fireball of 2.
Other notable game results include the Cash Pop numbers: 07-13-16-28-31. The Palmetto Cash 5 saw two separate drawing results—13 in the midday draw and 14 in the evening.
Major Jackpot Winner in Columbia
One of the most remarkable prizes awarded was a $1 million victory in the Million Dollar Mania game. The ticket, purchased at J & S Food Mart located on Forest Drive in Columbia, was bought after the player initially purchased a ticket and decided to return for a second buy. This second ticket proved to be the winning one, earning its owner the million-dollar prize.
The odds of winning this top-tier prize in Million Dollar Mania are approximately 1 in 1,530,000, highlighting its significant rarity. The Food Mart that sold the winning ticket received a $10,000 commission as part of the retailer incentive program authorized by the lottery.
The winner has indicated plans to pay off existing debts and save the remainder of the winnings for future use, demonstrating a prudent approach to this substantial windfall.
Other Notable Wins
In Engelhard, Santana McCoy secured a $219,685 jackpot playing the Bison Bonanza digital instant game. McCoy described her win as a “dream,” celebrating with her family upon discovering her good luck.
McCoy wagered just $5 on this game and won the Epic jackpot. The odds of winning the jackpot through Bison Bonanza are roughly 1 in 6.2 million, emphasizing the unlikely nature of her success. After taxes, her take-home amount was $157,626.
Her plans for the winnings include renovating her house and purchasing a new vehicle. The Bison Bonanza jackpot now restarts at $50,000, having increased to over $71,000 following her win.
How to Claim Lottery Winnings in South Carolina
The South Carolina Education Lottery has established clear procedures for claiming prizes. Winnings up to $500 can be redeemed directly at authorized retail locations. For prizes between $501 and $100,000, winners must mail the signed ticket along with a completed claim form to the lottery’s Claims Center in Columbia. For amounts exceeding $100,000, claimants are required to visit the lottery headquarters in person.
Additionally, players with large prizes can opt for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to receive their winnings via direct deposit, streamlining the payout process. All claims must be initiated within 180 days from the draw date.
Other Recent Lotto Results
The Powerball game saw one ticket win $100,000 with the PowerPlay multiplier, and three separate tickets won $50,000 each at different locations. The winning Powerball numbers were 11 – 23 – 44 – 61 – 62, with a Powerball of 17 and PowerPlay of 2.
In Mega Millions, a player purchased a ticket at Quick Pantry in Orangeburg that resulted in a $30,000 prize. The winning numbers for that jackpot were 6 – 14 – 36 – 58 – 62, with a Megaball of 24.
Overall, October 16, 2025, proved to be an exciting day for South Carolina lottery participants, with large jackpots claimed, instant wins achieved, and several players beginning new chapters with their newfound wealth.
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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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