Columbia, October 17, 2025
News Summary
A player from Columbia won $1 million in the Million Dollar Mania game. Other big wins included Santana McCoy from Engelhard, who won $219,685. The lottery continues to change lives through substantial payouts. Players are encouraged to participate responsibly and familiarize themselves with claiming procedures.
Columbia
The South Carolina Lottery experienced a day of big wins on October 16, 2025, with multiple players striking it rich and various games yielding substantial prizes. Among the highlights was a Columbia player who won $1 million in the Million Dollar Mania game, demonstrating the life-changing potential of lottery play.
Pick 3 and Pick 4 Results
The midday Pick 3 results were 7-4-7, with a Fireball number of 9, while the evening drawing produced results of 0-9-7 and a Fireball number of 2. In the Pick 4 category, the midday numbers were 4-8-9-8, with a Fireball of 9, and the evening results were 4-5-1-5 with a Fireball of 2.
Cash Pop and Palmetto Cash 5
The day’s Cash Pop results featured the numbers 07-13-16-28-31, and for the Palmetto Cash 5, the midday drawing yielded a winning number of 13 while the evening winning number was 14.
Major Lottery Wins
On this day, a significant win was recorded in the Million Dollar Mania game, where a player from Columbia purchased a ticket at J & S Food Mart on Forest Drive, later returning to buy a second ticket that turned out to be worth $1 million. The odds of winning this substantial prize are reported to be 1 in 1,530,000. As a reward for selling the winning ticket, J & S Food Mart earned a commission of $10,000.
Another major winner was Santana McCoy from Engelhard, who scored a jackpot of $219,685 by playing the Bison Bonanza digital instant game. Her winning experience was described as surreal and was celebrated with her family. McCoy made a $5 wager, and the odds of winning the Epic jackpot were 1 in 6.2 million. After taxes, she collected $157,626 and intends to utilize her winnings to improve her house and purchase a new car. Following her win, the Bison Bonanza jackpot restarts at $50,000 after climbing to over $71,000.
How to Claim Lottery Prizes
Players must be aware of the procedures for claiming lottery prizes. Winners can redeem prizes up to $500 at authorized retailers. Winnings between $501 and $100,000 require players to mail their signed ticket and claim form to the South Carolina Lottery Claims Center. For prizes over $100,000, winners must claim their prize in person at lottery headquarters in Columbia. Players also have the option to set up Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposit of large winnings. It is essential to note that all prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the respective draw date.
Additional Lottery Results
In addition to the day’s individual winnings, recent Powerball results included one ticket winning $100,000 with PowerPlay, alongside three tickets that won $50,000 each across various locations. The winning Powerball numbers were revealed as 11-23-44-61-62, with Powerball at 17 and PowerPlay at 2. Similarly, a Mega Millions player also achieved a $30,000 win, purchasing their ticket at Quick Pantry in Orangeburg with winning numbers of 6-14-36-58-62, and Megaball 24.
Conclusion
With numerous games yielding substantial payouts, the South Carolina Lottery continues to create excitement and change lives. Players are encouraged to participate responsibly and to be aware of the procedures for claiming their winnings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I claim my lottery prize?
Prizes up to $500 can be redeemed at authorized retailers. For winnings between $501 and $100,000, you must mail your signed ticket and claim form to the South Carolina Lottery Claims Center. For prizes exceeding $100,000, you must claim in person at lottery headquarters in Columbia.
What are the odds of winning the Million Dollar Mania game?
The odds of winning $1 million in the Million Dollar Mania game are 1 in 1,530,000.
How long do I have to claim my lottery winnings?
All lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date.
Key Features of the Lottery Results
| Lottery Game | Winning Numbers | Jackpot Amount | Claim Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick 3 | 7-4-7 (Midday), 0-9-7 (Evening) | N/A | Redeem up to $500 at retailers |
| Pick 4 | 4-8-9-8 (Midday), 4-5-1-5 (Evening) | N/A | Redeem up to $500 at retailers |
| Million Dollar Mania | 1 million winning ticket | $1,000,000 | Claim in person at headquarters for over $100,000 |
| Bison Bonanza | $219,685 jackpot | $219,685 | Mail claim form for winnings over $500 |
| Powerball | 11-23-44-61-62, Powerball: 17 | $100,000 and $50,000 prizes | Varies by prize amount |
| Mega Millions | 6-14-36-58-62, Megaball: 24 | $30,000 | Varies by prize amount |
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- WIS TV
- North Carolina Lottery
- Island Packet
- Your Pickens County
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery
- Google Scholar: South Carolina Lottery
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery
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