Columbia, SC, October 15, 2025
News Summary
An anonymous player from Woodruff won $2.5 million on a Magnificent Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket. Another winner in Columbia claimed $500,000 from a Red Hot Bonus ticket. These winnings highlight the ongoing popularity of the South Carolina Education Lottery, with significant prizes being claimed across the state.
South Carolina Lottery Winners Hit Major Jackpots
Columbia, SC — Multiple lottery players across South Carolina have recently won significant prizes, including a $2.5 million scratch-off jackpot and a $500,000 cash prize, in the latest drawing conducted by the South Carolina Education Lottery on October 14, 2025.
Major Lottery Results
The draw game results from October 14 include winning numbers for various games:
- Mega Millions: 12-22-49-57-58 with Mega Ball: 19.
- Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL:
- Midday: 8-5-4, FIREBALL: 1
- Evening: 0-3-8, FIREBALL: 4
- Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL:
- Midday: 0-3-4-0, FIREBALL: 1
- Evening: 2-4-4-7, FIREBALL: 4
- Cash Pop: 06-10-21-28-31.
- Palmetto Cash 5: Winning numbers not specifically listed.
Procedures for Claiming Prizes
Lottery players who win are advised to claim their prizes within 180 days following the draw date. The procedures vary based on the amount won:
- Prizes up to $500: Can be redeemed at authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retail locations upon signing the ticket.
- Prizes between $501 and $100,000: Must be claimed by mailing the signed ticket, a completed claim form, and a government-issued ID to the SC Education Lottery Claims Center.
- Prizes exceeding $100,000: Require in-person visits to the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia, with all necessary documents.
Recent Big Wins
One of the notable recent winners is an anonymous player from Woodruff, who won $2.5 million on a Magnificent Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket. The ticket was purchased at Nick’s Mart located on North Main Street in Woodruff. Nick’s Mart received a $25,000 commission for selling the winning ticket.
Another significant prize was claimed in Columbia, where a player received $500,000 after purchasing a Red Hot Bonus scratch-off ticket at City Fuel & Food on Bush River Road. The store earned a $5,000 commission for selling the winning ticket.
Player Plans and Odds
The Columbia winner plans to use the prize money to buy a new vehicle for his wife and a used car for himself, highlighting the practical impact of such winnings. The odds of winning the $500,000 jackpot on the Red Hot Bonus game are approximately 1 in 1,500,000, reflecting the game’s challenging odds for large payouts.
Summary
This recent wave of jackpots underscores the ongoing popularity and large prizes offered by the South Carolina Education Lottery, with winners from across the state claiming substantial cash and scratch-off prizes. The lottery continues to process claims efficiently, with winners encouraged to act within the designated timeframe to secure their winnings.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Education Lottery
- Live 5 News
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery results
- Fox Carolina
- Google Scholar: lottery winners South Carolina
- The State
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- ABC Columbia
- Google News: lottery winners 2025
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