Columbia, South Carolina, October 25, 2025
News Summary
The South Carolina Education Lottery has announced the recent Mega Millions drawing, producing a winning combination of numbers that yield a staggering jackpot of $318.2 million. This marks the ninth-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history, further enticing players to participate in future draws. The next drawing is fast approaching, and players can buy their tickets to chase this remarkable prize. Additionally, the Pick 3 and Pick 4 results are out as players have high hopes for substantial rewards through various games.
Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Education Lottery held its latest drawing for the Mega Millions on October 24, 2025, producing a winning combination that included the numbers 11, 18, 31, 51, and 56, with a Mega Ball of 24. This jackpot is now estimated at a staggering $318.2 million for those who choose the cash option, making it the ninth-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history.
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot stand at 1 in 290,472,336. The drawing on this date follows a previous drawing on October 21, 2025, which yielded numbers 2, 18, 27, 34, and 59, along with a Mega Ball of 18. Of particular note, only one ticket sold in the previous draw won a substantial prize of $3 million by matching five numbers with a 3X multiplier.
The next Mega Millions drawing is set for October 28, 2025, allowing players a brief window to purchase their tickets in hopes of winning this life-changing amount.
Pick 3 and Pick 4 Results
In addition to the Mega Millions results, the South Carolina Education Lottery also conducted its Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL game. The midday results yielded numbers 6-1-6 with a FIREBALL of 5, while the evening draw produced numbers 6-5-0 and a FIREBALL of 7. For the Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL game, the midday results were 2-3-2-1 with a FIREBALL of 5, and the evening results revealed numbers 6-9-8-4 alongside a FIREBALL of 7.
Additionally, the Cash Pop numbers drawn on the same day were 06, 08, 30, 37, and 38. However, the results for the Palmetto Cash 5 were not available in the current summary.
Claiming Lottery Prizes
It’s essential to note that all prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date to be valid. Players are advised to secure copies of their documents when mailing their claims for their own records.
Conclusion
The exciting world of the South Carolina Education Lottery continues to engage players seeking substantial rewards through games like Mega Millions, Pick 3, and Pick 4. As players await the next drawing, hopes for significant wins keep the excitement alive.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the Mega Millions winning numbers for October 24, 2025?
The winning numbers are 11, 18, 31, 51, 56, and the Mega Ball is 24.
2. How much is the cash option for the Mega Millions jackpot?
The cash option is estimated at $318.2 million.
3. When is the next Mega Millions drawing?
The next drawing is scheduled for October 28, 2025.
4. How can prizes be claimed?
Prizes can be claimed at authorized retailers for amounts up to $500. For larger amounts, claims must be mailed or made in person with the required documents.
5. What is the deadline for claiming a prize?
All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date.
Key Features of the South Carolina Education Lottery Draw on October 24, 2025
| Draw Type | Winning Numbers | Jackpot/Cash Option | Claim Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Millions | 11-18-31-51-56, Mega Ball: 24 | $318.2 million | 180 days from draw date |
| Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL (Midday) | 6-1-6, FIREBALL: 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL (Evening) | 6-5-0, FIREBALL: 7 | N/A | N/A |
| Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL (Midday) | 2-3-2-1, FIREBALL: 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL (Evening) | 6-9-8-4, FIREBALL: 7 | N/A | N/A |
| Cash Pop | 06-08-30-37-38 | N/A | N/A |
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- CT Post
- The State
- News-Press
- ABC7 NY
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery
- Google Scholar: lottery prize redemption
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- Google News: lottery results
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