South Carolina, October 25, 2025
News Summary
The Mega Millions jackpot in South Carolina has reached a staggering $318.2 million after the latest draw results. The winning numbers for this draw were 11-18-31-51-56, with Mega Ball 24. This marks the ninth-largest jackpot in the game’s history, capturing the excitement of players throughout the state and beyond. Players are looking forward to the next draw on October 28, which offers another chance to win big.
Columbia, South Carolina — October 24, 2025
The South Carolina Education Lottery announced the latest results from Saturday’s draw games, including the Mega Millions jackpot, with several other local games drawing winners across the state. The Mega Millions jackpot reached a significant size, making it the ninth-largest in the history of the game, as of the October 24 draw.
Mega Millions Jackpot and Winning Numbers
The Mega Millions winning numbers for October 24 were 11-18-31-51-56, with the Mega Ball drawn as 24. The jackpot for this draw is estimated at $318.2 million in the cash option, which would be the total take-home amount before taxes. This jackpot is notable for its size, contributing to anticipation among players across the nation.
As of this draw, the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot remain at 1 in 290,472,336. The previous Mega Millions drawing took place on October 21, with winning numbers of 2-18-27-34-59 and a Mega Ball of 18. In that recent draw, only one ticket matched five numbers with a 3X multiplier, winning a prize of $3 million.
The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for October 28, 2025, offering another opportunity for players to hit the jackpot.
Other Lottery Draw Results in South Carolina
In addition to Mega Millions, South Carolina players participated in various local draw games:
- Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL (Midday): Winning numbers were 6-1-6, FIREBALL: 5.
- Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL (Evening): Winning numbers were 6-5-0, FIREBALL: 7.
- Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL (Midday): Winning numbers were 2-3-2-1, FIREBALL: 5.
- Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL (Evening): Winning numbers were 6-9-8-4, FIREBALL: 7.
- Cash Pop: The recent draw yielded 06-08-30-37-38.
Note that the Palmetto Cash 5 results were not provided in the current summary.
Prize Claim Procedures and Deadlines
Players claiming prizes from the South Carolina Education Lottery must follow specific procedures based on the prize amount:
- If the prize is up to $500, winners can redeem tickets directly at any authorized retailer with a signed ticket.
- Prizes between $501 and $100,000 require mailing a signed ticket, a completed claim form, and a valid government-issued ID to the Lottery’s Claims Center.
- Prizes exceeding $100,000 must be claimed in person at the Lottery headquarters, where winners should bring the signed ticket, claim form, government ID, and Social Security card.
It is recommended that winners make secure copies of all documents when mailing claims to protect sensitive information. All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date to be valid.
Background and Additional Context
The current Mega Millions jackpot is among the largest in history, reflecting the game’s growing popularity and the increasing jackpot sizes in recent draws. The last jackpot was awarded on June 27, 2025, with a prize of $348 million in Virginia, illustrating how jackpots continue to escalate as players across multiple states participate.
While the chances of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are slim, the large prize incentives keep many South Carolina residents engaged in the game. The game’s structure offers additional smaller prizes for matching fewer numbers, making it an appealing form of entertainment and potential income for many players.
Overall, the South Carolina Education Lottery continues to facilitate responsible gaming and prize distribution, providing a variety of ways for players to participate in and claim their winnings responsibly. With upcoming draws and sizeable jackpots, the lottery remains a prominent part of the local gaming landscape.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- CT Post
- The State
- News-Press
- ABC7 NY
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery
- Google Scholar: lottery prize redemption
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- Google News: lottery results
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