Woodruff, South Carolina, October 16, 2025
News Summary
An unnamed player from Woodruff, South Carolina, has emerged as a significant winner, claiming a $2.5 million prize from the Magnificent Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket. Alongside this major win, the South Carolina Education Lottery has released the results for various draw games, showcasing substantial jackpots and other prizes available statewide. The latest report emphasizes the lottery’s continuous support for education funding in the state.
Columbia, South Carolina — October 15, 2025
The South Carolina Education Lottery released the latest drawing results and announced major prize wins for October 15, 2025, confirming the ongoing success and funding generated by the state’s lottery program. The results included several popular draw games, with notable jackpots won nationwide and locally, alongside significant scratch-off tickets sold across the state.
Lottery Results and Key Draws
The Powerball numbers drawn were 10, 13, 28, 34, and 47, with the Powerball number being 15. The Power Play multiplier was 3, which can multiply winnings for certain tickets. The Pick 3 results had midday numbers 1-4-1 with a front-balance (FB) of 1, while the evening numbers were 4-0-8 with an FB of 0. Similarly, the Pick 4 midday numbers were 6-1-8-4 (FB: 1), and the evening numbers were 9-2-6-0 (FB: 0).
Other draw games included the Cash Pop with winning numbers 02-05-13-27-32, and the Palmetto Cash 5 game yielded winning numbers 05, 20, 27, 44, and 51. The Powerball number for this game was 21, and the jackpot for Palmetto Cash 5 that night reached $170,000.
Major Lottery Wins in South Carolina
Local Scratch-Off Victory
An unnamed player from Woodruff, South Carolina, claimed a $2.5 million prize after purchasing the Magnificent Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket at Nick’s Mart. The winning ticket was sold at this retailer, which will receive a $25,000 commission as part of the lottery’s retailer incentive program.
Digital Instant Game Win
Santana McCoy of Engelhard secured a $219,685 jackpot playing the digital instant game Bison Bonanza. McCoy placed a $5 wager and was initially in disbelief when she realized her win. After federal taxes, her take-home amount was $157,626. She plans to use her winnings to repair her home and purchase a vehicle.
Additional Prizes and Notable Wins
The Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot of $170,000 was claimed via a ticket purchased at a Circle K gas station in Camden. The winning numbers were 14, 17, 20, 25, and 36. This marked South Carolina’s 27th jackpot win in the Palmetto Cash 5 game after the jackpot stacked for seven rollovers prior to this win.
Prize Claim Process and Legal Details
Winners have a period of 180 days to claim their prizes before they expire. South Carolina stands out as one of 11 states allowing lottery winners to remain anonymous, providing privacy for big winners.
Lottery Contributions and Funding
Funds generated from lottery sales are directed toward various state programs, primarily supporting education funding. The revenue also covers prize payouts, retailer commissions, and administrative expenses, emphasizing the role of the lottery in backing public services in South Carolina.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
- WYFF4: South Carolina Lottery Winner from Woodruff
- NC Lottery: Hyde County Woman Wins Jackpot
- Express News: Winning Numbers for South Carolina Lottery
- The State: Lottery News and Updates
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Education Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Google Scholar: South Carolina Lottery News
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery
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