Lexington, SC, September 19, 2025
News Summary
A $50,000 Powerball ticket was purchased in Lexington, SC from Quick Serve. The ticket matched four white ball numbers and the Powerball, but the winner has not yet claimed the prize. Players have 180 days to claim their winnings and are reminded to verify ticket numbers carefully.
Lexington, SC: $50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold at Local Retailer
A lottery player in Lexington, South Carolina, has purchased a Powerball ticket worth $50,000 from a local retail location. The ticket, sold at Quick Serve, located at 1316 S. Lake Drive, matched four white ball numbers and the Powerball number in the drawing held on Wednesday, September 18.
Details of the Winning Ticket
The winning numbers from that drawing were 7, 30, 50, 54, 62. The specific ticket purchased in Lexington matched four of these white ball numbers along with the Powerball number, which was 20. The combination of these numbers led to the ticket’s $50,000 prize. As of Thursday morning, the winner has not yet claimed the prize.
Odds and Claim Process
The chance of matching these specific numbers—four white balls plus the Powerball—is approximately 1 in 913,129. Players are urged to sign the back of their tickets and keep them in a secure place until they are ready to claim their winnings. The lottery provides 180 days from the date of the drawing for players to submit their claim.
Next Powerball Jackpot
The upcoming Powerball drawing scheduled for Saturday night is estimated to have a jackpot of $99 million. Lottery officials recommend that players continue to participate responsibly and stay informed about drawing results.
Regional Participation and Viewing Options
The Midlands region of South Carolina, where Lexington is located, has seen consistent participation in the lottery. Drawing results are broadcast live at 10:59 p.m., and the winning numbers are also available for check on the South Carolina Education Lottery website.
Additional Information for Participants
Supporting tips from lottery officials emphasize the importance of safeguarding tickets and verifying winning numbers promptly. Players should verify their tickets carefully and contact lottery officials as soon as they realize they have a winning ticket. The process of claiming prizes varies depending on the amount but generally involves visiting an authorized lottery retailer or office.
Background and Context
The Powerball game is a widely played lottery across multiple states, offering large jackpots that often reach into hundreds of millions of dollars. The game involves selecting five white ball numbers from a pool of 1 to 69 and one red Powerball number from a separate pool of 1 to 26. The odds of winning the jackpot are extremely low, but smaller prizes, such as the $50,000 won in Lexington, are more accessible for players.
Participants are encouraged to play responsibly and be aware of the rules surrounding ticket purchase, verification, and claiming procedures to ensure proper handling of their potential winnings.
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Additional Resources
- ABC Columbia
- Wikipedia: Powerball
- WIS TV
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- WLTX
- Google News: Powerball in Lexington
- The State
- Google Search: Lottery Winning Numbers
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