Columbia, South Carolina, September 17, 2025
News Summary
A recent South Carolina Lottery draw resulted in a $30,000 win in Orangeburg, while multiple players claimed $50,000 each from Powerball. The largest prize of $100,000 was won in Columbia. Additionally, a $200,000 scratch-off ticket was bought in Roebuck, demonstrating the excitement of state lottery draws.
Columbia, South Carolina – September 16, 2025
South Carolina Lottery officials announced the day’s winning numbers for multiple lottery games, with several players claiming notable prizes across the state. The results include both big jackpots and smaller winnings, with some tickets purchased in various locations resulting in substantial payouts.
Major Lottery Results and Winners
The Mega Millions numbers drawn on September 16, 2025, were 10, 14, 34, 40, and 43, with a Mega Ball of 05. These numbers did not result in a jackpot winner this time, but one player in Orangeburg had a winning ticket worth $30,000 from the previous night’s draw. The winning Mega Millions numbers for that ticket were 6, 14, 36, 58, 62, with a Megaball of 24. That ticket was purchased at Quick Pantry in Orangeburg.
Powerball Drawings and Winners
In the Powerball game, the winning numbers were 11, 23, 44, 61, and 62, with a Powerball of 17, and a PowerPlay multiplier of 2. This draw resulted in three winners claiming prizes of $50,000 each. These tickets were bought at different locations: one at Parkers in Moncks Corner, another at Hot Spot in Greer, and a third at Circle K in Surfside Beach.
The biggest Powerball winner was a ticket purchased at Cheapway on Shop Road in Columbia, worth $100,000. This ticket matched all five main numbers with the PowerPlay active, but did not include the Powerball number. The remaining two tickets also matched five numbers each, earning $50,000 in prizes.
Other Notable Wins and Scratch-Off Prize
Among other recent wins, a $200,000 scratch-off ticket known as Clemson Jackpot was purchased at Food Lion in Roebuck. The ticket was scratched and revealed the prize amount, with the winner taking home approximately $140,000 after taxes. Interestingly, the winner was not a Clemson fan but was still eligible to claim the prize.
Pick 3 and Pick 4 Results
For Pick 3, the midday winning numbers were 5, 9, 4, with a Fireball of 5. The evening number combination was 1, 9, 6, also with a Fireball of 5. The Pick 4 midday draw features winning numbers 2, 0, 7, 7, with Fireball 5, while the evening numbers were 5, 1, 1, 0, and again Fireball 5.
Other Lottery Games and Winnings
The latest Cash Pop winning numbers were 02, 04, 09, 20, and 39. Additionally, the Palmetto Cash 5 results indicated winning numbers of 10 (Midday) and 01 (Evening). Players holding tickets matching these numbers can claim winnings immediately for amounts up to $500 at authorized lottery retail locations.
Claiming Prizes
Prizes between $501 and $100,000 require claimants to mail their signed tickets, completed claim forms, and a valid government-issued ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery. For awards exceeding $100,000, players must visit the lottery headquarters in Columbia in person, bringing all necessary documentation including a Social Security card. Additionally, the lottery offers an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) option for large winnings, providing direct deposit to the claimant’s bank account.
Claim submission must occur within 180 days from the date of the winning draw.
Recent Notable Wins Recap
A player who bought a Mega Millions ticket in Orangeburg won $30,000 the night before, while three South Carolina players scored big on Powerball with $50,000 prizes each. The largest Powerball prize of $100,000 was claimed in Columbia. The scratch-off game Clemson Jackpot yielded a $200,000 prize, with the winner choosing to keep $140,000 after taxes.
Responsible Gambling Resources
Individuals experiencing gambling problems are encouraged to seek help through national resources, such as the gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or the National Council on Problem Gambling website.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
- WLTX: Powerball Players Win $50K Jackpot
- WMBF News: Hot Spot Lottery Wins
- Herald Online: South Carolina Lottery News
- TipRanks: Neopollard Interactive Announcement
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Education Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery
- Google Scholar: Lottery Wins South Carolina
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery Results
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