South Carolina, October 13, 2025
News Summary
A South Carolina player won a $100,000 prize in Powerball on October 12. Significant winnings were reported across various draw games and scratch-offs, including a $2.5 million jackpot from a scratch-off ticket. Overall, players enjoyed multiple life-changing wins, contributing to heightened excitement around the lottery.
Columbia, South Carolina – October 12, 2025
Multiple lottery winners emerged across South Carolina on October 12, 2025, following the latest draw game results from the South Carolina Education Lottery. The day featured significant wins in both draw games and scratch-off tickets, with several players securing large sums of money and a few hitting jackpot levels, transforming their financial futures.
Draw Game Results
On October 12, 2025, the South Carolina Education Lottery announced the following outcomes for its evening draw games:
- Pick 3 Evening: 7-5-1, with a Fast Ball (FB) number of 1
- Pick 4 Evening: 2-0-8-7, with an FB of 1
- Cash Pop Evening: 12
- Palmetto Cash 5: 10-14-16-29-39
These results reflect the regular lottery offerings, with players holding tickets matching the winning numbers eligible for various cash prizes.
Major Winning in Powerball
In Saturday night’s Powerball drawing, one South Carolina player secured a $100,000 prize by activating the PowerPlay feature. The winning numbers for that draw were 11, 23, 44, 61, and 62, with Powerball 17. The PowerPlay number was 2, which doubled the player’s original jackpot prize, resulting in a sizable payout. The winning ticket was purchased at Cheapway on Shop Road in Columbia.
In addition to this primary winner, three other players across the state each matched all five main numbers to win $50,000 apiece. Those tickets came from:
- Parkers on Foxbank Boulevard in Moncks Corner
- Hot Spot on East Poinsett Street in Greer
- Circle K on Highway 17 South in Surfside Beach
The multiple wins highlight the popularity of Powerball and the potential for players to hit large prizes, especially with features like PowerPlay increasing winnings.
Mega Millions Winnings
On the previous Friday night, a Mega Millions participant from South Carolina claimed a $30,000 prize after matching the numbers 6, 14, 36, 58, and 62, with Mega Ball 24. The ticket was bought at Quick Pantry on Binnicker Bridge Road in Orangeburg, demonstrating the continued interest in Mega Millions across the state.
Scratch-Off Success Stories
Aside from draw games, scratch-off tickets provided life-changing wins. An Upstate player secured a $2.5 million jackpot through a Magnificent Jumbo Bucks ticket purchased for $20 at Nick’s Mart on North Main Street in Woodruff. The winner has opted to remain anonymous, but the store received a $25,000 commission for selling the winning ticket, as per lottery rules.
Another notable win occurred in the Midlands when a man won $500,000 from a Red Hot Bonus scratcher bought at City Fuel & Food on Bush River Road in Columbia. This significant prize is expected to have a lasting impact on his life, with plans to purchase a car for his wife. The store received a $5,000 commission for selling the winning ticket.
Important Information for Players
Prize winners in South Carolina must claim their winnings within 180 days of the drawing date. Players are encouraged to check their tickets carefully and claim prizes within the designated period to secure their winnings.
Summary
Overall, October 12, 2025, was a successful day for South Carolina lottery participants, with substantial winnings across different games. Whether through draw games like Powerball and Mega Millions or scratch-off tickets, numerous players have experienced life-changing wins, contributing to the state’s overall lottery excitement and engagement.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- The State
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery results
- Live 5 News
- Google Scholar: South Carolina lottery
- Fox Carolina
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- ABC Columbia
- Google News: South Carolina lottery winners
- WIS TV
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