Greer, September 19, 2025
News Summary
A local woman from Greer is celebrating her incredible luck after winning a $10,000 prize from a scratch-off ticket, following her previous $200,000 win. The recent jackpot was from a $10 Big $pin ticket purchased at the Hot Spot store. Her previous victory was through a $5 Ice Cold Bonus ticket purchased from Xpress Fuel. Lottery officials also reported several other significant prizes statewide, including a player from Columbia winning $100,000.
Greer, South Carolina – A local woman is celebrating her remarkable luck in the lottery after winning a $10,000 prize from a scratch-off ticket just two months following a $200,000 victory. The latest win stemmed from a $10 Big $pin ticket purchased at the Hot Spot store located on East Poinsett Street.
The winner expressed her astonishment upon scratching off the ticket to reveal the significant prize, exclaiming disbelief at her fortune. Her previous win, a substantial $200,000, was achieved through a $5 Ice Cold Bonus ticket bought from Xpress Fuel on East Wade Hampton Boulevard in July of this year. Following her exciting wins, the woman indicated a sense of relief, stating she’s “a little less stressed.”
In addition to the woman’s remarkable luck, South Carolina Lottery officials recently reported four significant winners statewide. Three players from Moncks Corner, Greer, and Surfside Beach each won $50,000 in a separate lottery game. Meanwhile, a player from Columbia won $100,000 after purchasing a winning ticket from the Cheapway store on Shop Road.
These notable prizes were part of a Powerball drawing that took place on September 6, where winning numbers included 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, and a Powerball number of 17. Lottery officials emphasized that the winners have a 180-day window from the drawing date to claim their prizes. The estimated Powerball jackpot for the next drawing is set at approximately $20 million.
This follows a recent Powerball jackpot that reached an impressive $861 million, which ultimately went unclaimed. In an earlier drawing, two lucky players matched four white ball numbers and the Powerball, resulting in two $200,000 wins. These tickets were sold at P & P Food Mart in Greer and a Food Lion located at 77 State Highway 57 South in Little River. The winning numbers for that drawing included 9, 12, 22, 41, 61, and a Powerball number of 25.
The odds of matching four white numbers and the Powerball number sit at 1-in-913,129. However, players who opted for the PowerPlay option saw their $50,000 prizes quadrupled to $200,000 due to a “4” multiplier that was drawn during the event. The next Powerball jackpot, scheduled for this Saturday, is anticipated to reach $950 million, marking it as the sixth largest jackpot in the history of the game. To hit the grand prize, participants face odd at 1-in-293 million.
In South Carolina, lottery winners have the option to remain anonymous, a provision meant to protect their privacy. Officials remind winners to promptly sign the backs of their tickets and secure them until they can be claimed. In related news, Joseph Greer claimed $100,000 from the $8 Million Money Maker scratch-off game. Greer had initially lost a $50 ticket but later entered a “second chance drawing,” which ultimately led to his significant windfall. After taxes, Greer’s prize amounted to $71,750, which he plans to use for modest goals, including purchasing better bologna and preparing for retirement.
Lottery Details Overview
| Lottery Type | Prize Amount | Winning Ticket Location | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big $pin Ticket | $10,000 | Hot Spot, Greer | N/A |
| Ice Cold Bonus Ticket | $200,000 | Xpress Fuel, East Wade Hampton Blvd | N/A |
| Powerball | $20 million (estimated) | Statewide | 1 in 293 million |
| Powerball (Four White Balls + Powerball) | $200,000 | P & P Food Mart, Greer; Food Lion, Little River | 1 in 913,129 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- How can lottery winners remain anonymous in South Carolina?
- South Carolina allows lottery winners to remain anonymous for privacy reasons, giving them the option to protect their identity after winning.
- What is the process for claiming a lottery prize?
- Winners are advised to sign the back of their ticket and store it safely until claiming their prize within 180 days from the drawing date.
- What are the odds of winning the Powerball grand prize?
- The odds of winning the Powerball grand prize are 1 in 293 million.
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HERE Resources
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Additional Resources
- WYFF4: Greer Lottery Winner’s Lucky Streak
- Google Search: lottery winners
- ABC Columbia: 4 Big Lottery Winners in SC
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- NC Lottery: Watauga County Man Wins $100,000
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- WSPA: $200K Powerball Ticket Sold in the Upstate
- Google News: lottery jackpot
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