South Carolina, September 15, 2025
News Summary
Several winners in South Carolina, including one holding a $100,000 Powerball ticket, have achieved significant lottery wins. Notable winnings include a $30,000 Mega Millions prize. These draws were conducted recently, reflecting the state’s excitement for lottery games and the increasing number of players claiming substantial prizes.
South Carolina Witnesses Major Lottery Wins in Recent Draws
Columbia, SC — Multiple South Carolina players have recently claimed substantial lottery prizes following the draws held on September 14 and September 13, 2025. These winnings include a significant $100,000 Powerball jackpot and a $30,000 Mega Millions prize, among other notable wins across various games.
Major Winnings on September 14
In the latest Powerball drawing held on September 14, a ticket purchased in Columbia with PowerPlay multiplier was among the winners, earning the holder a $100,000 prize. The winning numbers for this drawing were 11, 23, 44, 61, and 62, with Powerball 17 and PowerPlay 2. Additionally, three South Carolina players each won $50,000 from this Powerball game. These tickets were purchased at various 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
This series of wins underscores the popularity and ongoing excitement surrounding the Powerball game in the state.
Other Notable Wins and Locations
Besides the record-setting Powerball jackpots, players across South Carolina are enjoying wins in multiple draw games. On September 13, a Mega Millions ticket purchased at the Quick Pantry on Binnicker Bridge Road in Orangeburg resulted in a $30,000 jackpot, with winning numbers 6, 14, 36, 58, 62, and Megaball 24. There was also a winner who used the Double Play option at a Circle K in Greenville, adding to the recent success stories.
Claiming Prizes in South Carolina
Prize claim procedures vary based on the amount won. Game winners can redeem:
- Up to $500 at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer.
- From $501 to $100,000 by mailing a signed ticket, completed claim form, and a government-issued ID to the lottery claims center.
- Above $100,000 in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters located in Columbia.
For larger wins, claimants are required to provide a Social Security card and can opt to set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposit of their winnings.
Claims on winning tickets must be made within 180 days of the draw date for all lottery games.
Recent Notable Winnings
South Carolina players are regularly hitting significant jackpots and prizes, including a $212,000 Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot from August and a $500,000 Money Madness scratch-off win in July at the Refuel store in Darlington. Other recent wins at this location include a $50,000 scratch-off, $2,900 in Pick 4 winnings, a $900 Palmetto Cash 5 game, and a $1,000 prize on a Million Dollar Mania scratch-off, illustrating the ongoing luck of players across the state.
Conclusion
The recent lottery activity in South Carolina highlights the potential for sizable winnings across multiple games, with players claiming prizes ranging from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars. The South Carolina Education Lottery continues to facilitate responsible gaming and provides multiple avenues for winners to claim their prizes, encouraging participation and offering hope for lucky players statewide.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Live 5 News: Multiple Winning Lottery Tickets Sold
- WLTX: South Carolina Powerball Players Win $50K Jackpot
- Kentucky: National Lottery News
- WMBF News: Darlington Convenience Store Lottery Wins
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery
- Google Scholar: Lottery Winnings
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery results
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