Columbia, South Carolina, September 15, 2025

News Summary

A Powerball ticket sold in Columbia has won $100,000, with three other players across South Carolina each taking home $50,000. The South Carolina Education Lottery reported these wins from recent draws, totaling $130,000 for the state. Additional excitement came from a $30,000 Mega Millions win. Players are encouraged to check tickets and claim their prizes, following state guidelines for amounts won.

Columbia, South Carolina – Big Lottery Wins Reported

The South Carolina Education Lottery announced significant winnings from recent draw games, with players claiming a combined total of $130,000 in Powerball and Mega Millions prizes. A single Powerball ticket sold in Columbia earned its holder $100,000 during the drawing on September 14, 2025. Additionally, three other players from across the state each took home $50,000 from the same drawing.

Recent Winning Numbers and Details

The winning numbers from the September 14 Powerball drawing were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with the Powerball at 17 and a PowerPlay multiplier of 2. The $100,000 ticket was purchased in Columbia, while the $50,000 tickets were sold 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

In addition to Powerball, a Mega Millions player won $30,000 on September 13, with the winning numbers being 6, 14, 36, 58, 62, and the Megaball being 24. This ticket was purchased at Quick Pantry on Binnicker Bridge Road in Orangeburg.

Claiming Lottery Prizes

The South Carolina Education Lottery outlines specific processes for claiming prizes based on the amount won:

• Prizes up to $500 can be claimed at any authorized lottery retailer.
• Winners of amounts between $501 to $100,000 must mail their signed ticket along with a completed claim form and a government-issued ID to the lottery claims center.
• Prizes exceeding $100,000 require the winner to appear in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia, providing a Social Security card and the option to set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposit of their winnings.

It is important to note that all claims must be made within 180 days of the draw date for the respective games.

Recent Lottery Highlights

This recent set of wins adds to other notable lottery events in South Carolina, including a substantial $212,000 jackpot from the Palmetto Cash 5 game in August and a very impressive win of $500,000 from a Money Madness Extra Play scratch-off ticket in July at a Refuel store in Darlington. Other significant transactions in recent months at the Refuel store include a $50,000 scratch-off win, as well as other wins totaling $2,900 from the Pick 4 game, $900 from Palmetto Cash 5, and $1,000 from a Million Dollar Mania scratch-off.

Conclusion

The lottery continues to provide substantial winnings for players across South Carolina, reinvigorating hopes for future draws.

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• Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
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• Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
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