Columbia, South Carolina, September 17, 2025
News Summary
Several players across South Carolina celebrated wins in the latest lottery draws. Notable results include a $30,000 Mega Millions win and three Powerball winners taking home $50,000 each. Players are reminded how to claim their prizes based on the amounts won, ensuring they follow the appropriate procedures.
Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Education Lottery has announced the results for key lottery games drawn on September 16, 2025, including the Mega Millions, Powerball, and other popular games. These results include winning numbers, prize amounts, and instructions for how winners can claim their prizes.
Mega Millions Winners
The Mega Millions drawing on September 16 yielded no jackpot winners, but several players across the state celebrated significant wins. The winning numbers for the draw were 10, 14, 34, 40, 43 with a Mega Ball of 05. Notably, a recent player won $30,000 after purchasing their ticket at Quick Pantry in Orangeburg. The numbers that secured this win were 6, 14, 36, 58, 62 with a Mega Ball of 24, drawn the previous day on September 15.
Powerball Results
The Powerball game also saw three players from South Carolina become winners, each taking home $50,000. The winning numbers were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62 with a Powerball of 17 and a PowerPlay of 2. Additionally, a ticket purchased at Cheapway on Shop Road, Columbia, won a remarkable $100,000. The other two $50,000 tickets were sold at Parkers in Moncks Corner, Hot Spot in Greer, and Circle K in Surfside Beach.
Pick 3 and Pick 4 Results
In the Pick 3 game, the midday numbers were 5, 9, 4 with a FIREBALL of 5, while the evening draw resulted in 1, 9, 6 with a FIREBALL of 5.
The Pick 4 midday results were 2, 0, 7, 7 accompanied by a FIREBALL of 5, and the evening numbers were 5, 1, 1, 0, also with a FIREBALL of 5.
Cash Pop and Palmetto Cash 5 Winners
The Cash Pop game saw participants secure their wins with numbers 02, 04, 09, 20, 39. Meanwhile, the Palmetto Cash 5 winning numbers were 10 for the midday drawing and 01 for the evening drawing.
Claiming Winnings
Winners from Scratch-Off Games
Moreover, one player struck it big with a scratch-off ticket from the Clemson Jackpot game, winning $200,000. This ticket was bought at Food Lion in Roebuck. After taxes, the winner took home around $140,000, despite not being a Clemson fan.
Gambling Assistance
For individuals seeking help with gambling addiction, they are encouraged to call the national gambling hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visit the National Council on Problem Gambling website for more resources.
Background on the South Carolina Lottery
The South Carolina Education Lottery was established to enhance education funding in the state. Various games, including Powerball, Mega Millions, Pick 3, Pick 4, and numerous scratch-off options, provide entertainment and the possibility of significant winnings, with proceeds benefitting educational programs.
FAQ
- How can I claim my lottery winnings? Players can claim winnings under $500 at authorized retailers. For winnings between $501 and $100,000, claims must be sent by mail. Claims over $100,000 must be made in person at the lottery headquarters.
- What documents are required for claiming large prizes? Players need a signed ticket, claim form, government-issued ID, and for amounts over $100,000, a Social Security card is also necessary.
- How long do I have to claim my winnings? All claims must be made within 180 days of the draw date.
Lottery Prize Summary Chart
| Game | Winning Numbers | Prize Amount | Claim Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Millions | 10, 14, 34, 40, 43; Mega Ball: 05 | $30,000 (local winner) | Authorized retailers |
| Powerball | 11, 23, 44, 61, 62; Powerball: 17 | $100,000 and $50,000 prizes | Mail or in-person |
| Pick 3 | 5, 9, 4; FIREBALL: 5 | Varies | Authorized retailers |
| Pick 4 | 2, 0, 7, 7; FIREBALL: 5 | Varies | Authorized retailers |
| Cash Pop | 02, 04, 09, 20, 39 | Varies | Authorized retailers |
| Palmetto Cash 5 | 10 (Midday), 01 (Evening) | Varies | Authorized retailers |
| Scratch-Off (Clemson Jackpot) | N/A | $200,000 | In-person |
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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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