Columbia, October 27, 2025
News Summary
Savion Lytle recently won a top prize of $150,000 while playing a digital instant game called The Lamp. The South Carolina Education Lottery also announced draw game results, including an estimated $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot, and highlighted significant contributions to education funding. Winners of various lottery games can claim their prizes at authorized retailers and must adhere to specific claim procedures based on their winnings.
Columbia, South Carolina — October 26, 2025
The South Carolina Education Lottery released the results for its draw games conducted on October 26, 2025, providing details on winning numbers, prize claims, and recent lottery developments across the state.
Results of October 26, 2025 Draw Games
- Evening Pick 3: 4-2-1, with a Fireball number of 4.
- Evening Pick 4: 9-5-3-5, Fireball number 4.
- Evening Cash Pop: 14.
- Palmetto Cash 5: 01-17-22-30-31.
Winners of prizes up to $500 can claim their winnings at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. For winnings between $501 and $100,000, prizes must be claimed by mailing a signed ticket, a completed claim form, and a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Lottery Claims Center. For prizes exceeding $100,000, claimants are required to visit the Lottery headquarters in Columbia in person, presenting a signed ticket, claim form, photo ID, and Social Security card.
All draw game prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the respective draw date.
Current Powerball Jackpot and Ticket Sales
The Powerball jackpot is currently estimated at approximately $1.3 billion, making it the sixth-largest prize in the history of lottery gaming. If no winning ticket is sold in the upcoming drawing scheduled for this Wednesday, an additional drawing is set for Saturday, September 6.
South Carolina has reported a total of seven Powerball winners since the game’s inception. The most recent notable ticket was sold in 2013 and claimed a jackpot of $399 million.
Recent Lottery Changes and Notable Winners
Following legislative action in July 2025 with the approval of Senate Bill 169, South Carolina lottery retailers are now authorized to accept cashless payments. This change aims to modernize transaction options and increase accessibility for players.
Recently, a significant individual win was recorded when Savion Lytle won a top prize of $150,000 while playing a digital instant game called The Lamp. Lytle, who played in Charlotte, reported odds of winning at 1 in 1,000,000 and intends to allocate some of his earnings toward education training at a trade school.
Lottery Revenue and Contributions to Education
Since its establishment in 2002, the South Carolina Lottery has generated approximately $8.9 billion for the state’s education fund. In 2025 alone, the lottery reported earnings of $546.8 million, underscoring the significance of lottery proceeds in supporting educational initiatives across South Carolina.
Popular Games and Lottery Impact
The success of the lottery has been driven by the popularity of scratch-off tickets and the Palmetto 5 cash game. These games have contributed significantly to the revenue, supporting various educational programs in the state.
Official Statements and Future Outlook
The South Carolina Lottery Commission Chairman has stated pride in the lottery’s contributions to funding education and community development. As the lottery continues to evolve with new drawing options and payment methods, officials expect ongoing support for public education and increased participation from players across the state.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online – Lottery Results
- The State – Lottery News
- NC Lottery – $150,000 Prize Winner
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- WIS TV – SC Education Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery
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