October 22, 2025

South Carolina Education Lottery Announces Mega Millions Winners

Columbia, October 22, 2025

News Summary

The South Carolina Education Lottery has unveiled the results from the latest Mega Millions drawing, featuring a staggering $650 million jackpot. The winning numbers were 02-18-27-34-59, with Mega Ball 18, and the next drawing is scheduled for tonight. A significant number of participants across the state are engaging with various lottery games, showcasing the ongoing excitement surrounding jackpot opportunities and local winnings.

Columbia, South Carolina – October 21, 2025

The South Carolina Education Lottery announced the results of Saturday’s drawing, revealing a series of notable winners and upcoming jackpot opportunities. The latest Mega Millions drawing produced a jackpot of $650 million, with winning numbers 02-18-27-34-59 and Mega Ball: 18. The next Mega Millions drawing is scheduled for tonight at 11 p.m., with tickets available for purchase until 10 p.m. at authorized retailers.

Mega Millions Jackpot and Odds

The $650 million jackpot is among the largest in recent lottery history, with players holding a 1 in 290,472,336 chance of claiming the grand prize. Despite the long odds, over $8.5 million in total prizes was awarded across the nation during Friday’s drawing. The significant prize underscores the ongoing popularity of the Mega Millions game among South Carolina residents and nationwide participants.

Recent Lottery Outcomes in South Carolina

In the previous drawing, South Carolina saw more than 20,000 winners, demonstrating widespread engagement in various lottery games. Below are some of the recent local results:

Pick 3 Midday: 6-2-5, with Fireball: 0
Pick 3 Evening: 3-3-4, with Fireball: 5
Pick 4 Midday: 5-8-9-0, with Fireball: 0
Pick 4 Evening: 4-4-5-6, with Fireball: 5
Cash Pop: 13 (Midday), 14 (Evening)
Palmetto Cash 5: 04-20-30-35-37

Claiming Prizes and Process

Prizes up to $500

Winners claiming prizes of $500 or less may redeem their tickets at any authorized lottery retailer by signing the ticket and presenting valid identification.

Prizes Between $501 and $100,000

Winners in this category are required to mail a signed ticket, completed claim form, and a photo ID to the Lottery’s Claims Center. This process ensures proper documentation and verification of the claim.

Prizes Over $100,000

For large winnings exceeding $100,000, claimants must visit the Lottery Headquarters in Columbia in person. Required documents include the signed ticket, claim form, photo ID, and Social Security card. The Lottery offers an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) option to facilitate direct deposit of large winnings.

Claim Deadlines and Additional Information

All prize claims must be filed within 180 days from the date of the drawing. The deadline applies to ensure timely processing and payout of winnings.

Notable Recent Wins and Retailer Rewards

J and S Food Mart in Columbia received a $10,000 commission for selling a Million Dollar Mania winning ticket worth $1 million. Additionally, an unusual incident led to a player winning $303,000 in a Palmetto Cash 5 drawing after a clerk’s error provided her with a quick pick ticket. This case highlights how routine changes or errors can sometimes lead to significant wins for players.

Overall, this weekend’s lottery results reflect a thriving interest among South Carolina residents in various game offerings, with large jackpots and substantial prizes continuing to motivate participation across the state.

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