Columbia, South Carolina, October 27, 2025
News Summary
Savion Lytle recently celebrated winning a $150,000 top prize while playing The Lamp, a digital instant game. The South Carolina Education Lottery also announced results for various draw games, including the Evening Pick 3 and Pick 4. The current Powerball jackpot is a staggering $1.3 billion and new payment methods are being accepted at retailers. Since its inception, the lottery has contributed significantly to education in the state.
Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Education Lottery has announced the results of its draw games held on October 26, 2025. The winning numbers for the Evening Pick 3 were 4-2-1, with a Fireball number of 4. For the Evening Pick 4, the winning numbers were 9-5-3-5, also accompanied by a Fireball of 4. The Evening Cash Pop result was announced as 14, while the Palmetto Cash 5 numbers were 01-17-22-30-31.
Prizes up to $500 for these games can be claimed at any authorized retailer of the South Carolina Education Lottery. For winnings ranging from $501 to $100,000, claimants must mail a signed ticket along with a completed claim form and a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Lottery Claims Center. Those claiming prizes exceeding $100,000 must do so in person at the South Carolina Lottery Headquarters located in Columbia, requiring a signed ticket, completed claim form, photo ID, and a Social Security card.
All lottery prizes must be claimed within a 180-day period following the draw date for the respective games. Additionally, the current Powerball jackpot stands at an impressive $1.3 billion, making it the sixth-largest prize in lottery history. In the event that no winner is determined in the upcoming Wednesday drawing, an additional drawing is scheduled for Saturday, September 6.
History shows that South Carolina has produced a total of seven Powerball winners, with the most recent winning ticket sold in 2013 for a substantial prize of $399 million. Reflecting recent trends, changes have been made to allow South Carolina lottery retailers to accept cashless payments, following the passage of Senate Bill 169 in July 2025.
In another noteworthy win, Savion Lytle recently won a $150,000 top prize while playing The Lamp, a digital instant game in Charlotte. With odds of winning standing at 1 in 1,000,000, Lytle expressed intentions to allocate portions of his winnings towards funding his trade school education.
Since its inception in 2002, the South Carolina Lottery has generated approximately $8.9 billion for state education, with recorded earnings of $546.8 million for the year 2025. The success of the lottery has been greatly attributed to the popularity of scratch-off tickets and the Palmetto 5 cash game. Recently, SC Lottery Commission Chairman Sam Litchfield expressed pride in the lottery’s substantial contributions toward the education of students across South Carolina.
FAQ Section
What are the winning numbers for the Evening Pick 3 and Pick 4 on October 26, 2025?
The winning numbers for the Evening Pick 3 are 4-2-1 and for the Evening Pick 4 are 9-5-3-5.
What should winners do to claim their prizes?
Prizes up to $500 can be claimed at any authorized lottery retailer. Winnings from $501 to $100,000 must be mailed to the South Carolina Lottery Claims Center, while prizes exceeding $100,000 must be claimed in person at the Lottery Headquarters.
When must lottery prizes be claimed?
All lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date for draw games.
What is the current Powerball jackpot standing?
The current Powerball jackpot is approximately $1.3 billion, which is noted as the sixth-largest prize in history.
How has the South Carolina Lottery contributed to education?
Since it began in 2002, the South Carolina Lottery has contributed about $8.9 billion to state education, with $546.8 million reported in earnings for 2025.
Key Features of the South Carolina Education Lottery
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Evening Pick 3 Numbers | 4-2-1, Fireball: 4 |
| Evening Pick 4 Numbers | 9-5-3-5, Fireball: 4 |
| Evening Cash Pop | 14 |
| Palmetto Cash 5 Numbers | 01-17-22-30-31 |
| Powerball Jackpot | $1.3 billion |
| Total Education Contribution | $8.9 billion since 2002 |
| 2025 Earnings | $546.8 million |
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online – Lottery Results
- The State – Lottery News
- NC Lottery – $150,000 Prize Winner
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- WIS TV – SC Education Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery
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