Columbia Player Wins $1 Million in South Carolina Lottery

Columbia, South Carolina, October 21, 2025

News Summary

A player from Columbia won $1 million in the South Carolina lottery after switching tickets following an initial loss. The October 20 drawing featured big wins across various games, including Powerball, which reached a jackpot of $304 million. Players participated in drawing games such as Pick 3 and Million Dollar Mania, showcasing the lottery’s significant impact on local players and businesses.

Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Education Lottery held an exciting drawing on October 20, 2025, featuring substantial wins across multiple games, including Powerball, Pick 3, and Million Dollar Mania. A Columbia player hit the jackpot, winning $1 million after opting to purchase a different ticket following an initial loss.

The winning Powerball numbers from the October 20 drawing were 32, 38, 66, 67, 69; the Powerball was 19, and the Power Play multiplier was 2. This boosted the Powerball jackpot to an impressive $304 million. A ticket that matched all five numbers plus the Powerball would enable the winner to choose a cash option of $144.6 million before taxes.

The Pick 3 draw results for midday were 5-4-3 with a Fireball of 3, while the evening results showed 8-7-4 with a Fireball of 1. The Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL midday results were recorded as 4-8-3-3 (Fireball: 3), and evening results were 6-4-5-8 (Fireball: 1). For the Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL, the midday result was 13, and the evening was 02

In addition, the Cash Pop results included 12, 15, 24, 31, 32, and the Palmetto Cash 5 winning numbers were 33, 48, 52, 55, 68 with a Powerball of 09. The Columbia player, who purchased the winning ticket for Million Dollar Mania at J & S Food Mart on Forest Drive, will receive substantial winnings despite the odds of 1 in 1,530,000 for winning that game.

J & S Food Mart will also benefit by receiving a $10,000 commission for selling the winning ticket, emphasizing the positive impact of the lottery on local businesses.

Lottery participants should note how to claim their prizes: winnings up to $500 can be claimed at any authorized retailer, while prizes ranging from $501 to $100,000 must be mailed to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center alongside a claim form and identification. For prizes over $100,000, winners are required to claim their winnings in person, bringing their ID and Social Security card. Winners also have the option for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposit of their winnings. It is essential to claim all prizes within 180 days of the draw date.

Powerball drawings take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights, providing players the chance to select their numbers or utilize the Quick Pick option for randomly generated numbers. Tickets can be purchased in person or online through Jackpocket in eligible states.

Key Lottery Results

• Powerball Numbers: 32, 38, 66, 67, 69; Powerball: 19; Power Play: 2
• Pick 3 Results: Midday: 5-4-3; Fireball: 3 | Evening: 8-7-4; Fireball: 1
• Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL: Midday: 4-8-3-3; Fireball: 3 | Evening: 6-4-5-8; Fireball: 1
• Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL: Midday: 13; Evening: 02
• Cash Pop Results: 12, 15, 24, 31, 32
• Palmetto Cash 5 Numbers: 33, 48, 52, 55, 68; Powerball: 09
• Million Dollar Mania Winner: $1 million; ticket from J & S Food Mart

Claiming Prizes

• Up to $500: Claimed at authorized retailers
• $501 to $100,000: Mail to Claims Center with claim form and ID
• Over $100,000: Claim in person with ID and Social Security card
• Direct deposit available through EFT
• Deadline: Claims must be made within 180 days

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Additional Resources

• Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
• Wikipedia: South Carolina Lottery
• WIS TV: Midlands Winner Takes Home $1 Million
• Google Search: South Carolina Lottery Winners
• News Press: Powerball Winning Numbers
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
• Live 5 News: Multiple Winning Lottery Tickets Sold
• Google News: Powerball Jackpot October 2025

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