Columbia, South Carolina, September 22, 2025
News Summary
The South Carolina Education Lottery has revealed the latest drawing results for various games, including Powerball, Pick 3, and Cash Pop. This announcement also highlighted important prize redemption information and the lottery’s substantial contributions to education funding in the state. As the Powerball jackpot approaches a historic high, local players are eager to try their luck. With millions being directed to educational programs, the lottery continues to play a vital role in South Carolina’s funding landscape.
Columbia, South Carolina – September 21, 2025
The South Carolina Education Lottery announced the latest drawing results for its various games, along with important details for prize redemption and updates on the state’s ongoing contributions to education funding. The lottery continues to generate significant revenue, supporting educational programs across the state, as the Powerball jackpot reaches an historic high.
Recent Lottery Draw Results
- Evening Pick 3: The winning numbers were 6-3-8. The FIREBALL number for this draw was 5.
- Evening Pick 4: The winning sequence was 0-7-4-3, with the FIREBALL also being 5.
- Cash Pop: The winning number was 01.
- Palmetto Cash 5: The winning combination was 01-02-10-11-17.
Prize Claim Procedures and Deadlines
Prizes up to $500 can be claimed immediately at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer by presenting the signed winning ticket. Winnings for amounts between $501 and $100,000 require mailing a signed ticket along with a completed claim form and a clear copy of a government-issued photo ID to the lottery’s Claims Center.
Winners of prizes exceeding $100,000 must claim their winnings in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters located in Columbia. The claim must include the signed winning ticket, completed claim form, government-issued photo ID, and Social Security card.
Large prize winners have the option to establish an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to receive their winnings via direct deposit, offering a convenient and secure payout method.
All prize claims must be made within 180 days of the respective draw date. Failure to claim within this period will result in forfeiture of the prize.
Lottery’s Contribution to Education
In 2025, the South Carolina Education Lottery has contributed a total of $546.8 million to support educational initiatives throughout the state. Since its launch in 2002, the lottery has accumulated $8.9 billion in total contributions, making it a major source of funding for public education.
The revenue growth is largely driven by the popularity of scratch-off tickets and the Palmetto 5 cash game, which continue to attract players statewide.
Powerball Jackpot Approaches Record Heights
The multi-state Powerball game has seen its jackpot climb to $850 million, positioning it as the sixth-largest prize in the game’s history. The upcoming drawing is expected to attract significant attention from players eager to try their luck.
Participants have two main options if they win: a one-time cash payment of $383 million or the full jackpot paid out in 30 installments over 29 years. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot stand at approximately 1 in 293 million.
Summary
The latest lottery draw results in Columbia reflect continued enthusiasm among players, with notable jackpots driving participation. The lottery remains a vital funding source for South Carolina’s educational programs, with a substantial amount of revenue collected this year. As the Powerball jackpot reaches record levels, players have a chance to win large prizes, though the odds remain extremely challenging.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Education Lottery
- NC Lottery: Johnston County Man Wins $10 Million
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery
- WIS TV: SC Education Lottery Raises Over $500M
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- UPI: North Carolina Education Lottery Celebrates 40th Birthday
- Google News: Lottery News
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