South Carolina, October 15, 2025
News Summary
An anonymous player from Woodruff won a $2.5 million Jackpot from a scratch-off ticket, while another player in Columbia claimed a $500,000 prize. The South Carolina Education Lottery reported the news of substantial winnings, showcasing the excitement surrounding recent lottery draws. These significant payouts highlight the life-changing opportunities available to South Carolina players.
South Carolina Lottery Winners Score Big Prizes
Major Winners and Top Prizes in South Carolina – October 14, 2025
Multiple lottery players in South Carolina have claimed significant winnings following the draws conducted on October 14, 2025. The tickets yielded both large cash jackpots and substantial scratch-off prizes, with notable winners in Woodruff and Columbia. The South Carolina Education Lottery announced the details of the recent game results and prize claims, highlighting wins ranging from hundreds of thousands to multi-million-dollar jackpots.
Lottery Results and Winning Numbers
The Mega Millions game drew the numbers 12, 22, 49, 57, and 58, with a Mega Ball number of 19. Although no headline indicates a jackpot winner for Mega Millions, other scratch-off and draw game results highlighted several winners.
In the Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL game, the midday results featured the numbers 8-5-4 with FIREBALL 1, while the evening draw produced 0-3-8 with FIREBALL 4. For the Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL, the midday winning sequence was 0-3-4-0 with FIREBALL 1, and the evening numbers were 2-4-4-7 with FIREBALL 4.
The Cash Pop game saw winning numbers 06-10-21-28-31. The results for the Palmetto Cash 5 game are not specified, but winners in the game have been reported.
Prize Claim Procedures
Lottery winners in South Carolina can claim their prizes based on the amount won:
- Prizes up to $500: Must be redeemed at an authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer, with the ticket signed by the winner.
- Prizes between $501 and $100,000: Must be mailed along with a completed claim form and a government-issued ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center.
- Prizes over $100,000: Claimant must visit the Lottery Headquarters in Columbia in person with necessary documents.
All claims must be submitted within 180 days of the draw date.
Notable Jackpot and Scratch-Off Winners
Woodruff’s $2.5 Million Jackpot
An anonymous player from Woodruff became a millionaire when their Magnificent Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket yielded a $2.5 million prize. The ticket was purchased at Nick’s Mart on North Main Street in Woodruff. The store received a $25,000 commission for selling the winning ticket.
Columbia’s $500,000 Scratch-Off Win
Another player in Columbia claimed a prize of $500,000 after purchasing a Red Hot Bonus scratch-off ticket at City Fuel & Food located on Bush River Road. The winner has stated intentions to buy a new car for their wife and a used car for themselves. The odds of winning the $500,000 prize in the game are 1 in 1,500,000.
The retail store received a $5,000 commission for selling the winning ticket, contributing to the store’s earnings from the sale.
Summary
This recent lottery activity in South Carolina highlights the potential for significant winnings through both draw games and scratch-offs. With large jackpots and high-stakes prizes, the lottery continues to attract players eager for big wins. Prize claim processes are straightforward, offering options for in-person or mailed claims depending on the prize amount. The winners in Woodruff and Columbia exemplify how ordinary players can achieve extraordinary financial gains at any moment.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Education Lottery
- Live 5 News
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery results
- Fox Carolina
- Google Scholar: lottery winners South Carolina
- The State
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- ABC Columbia
- Google News: lottery winners 2025
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