Columbia, October 17, 2025
News Summary
A Columbia resident won $1 million in the Million Dollar Mania game. Santana McCoy also celebrated a $219,685 win in the Bison Bonanza game. The South Carolina Lottery recently reported several significant wins across various games, exciting players throughout the state with life-changing prizes.
Columbia
On October 16, 2025, the South Carolina Lottery announced significant wins across various games, including a $1 million prize and a $219,685 jackpot, highlighting the excitement surrounding local lottery draws.
Big Wins from Recent Draws
In the midday Pick 3 draw, the winning numbers were 7-4-7 with a Fireball of 9. The evening Pick 3 results displayed 0-9-7, accompanied by a Fireball of 2. The midday Pick 4 produced winning numbers of 4-8-9-8 and a Fireball of 9, while the evening Pick 4 results were 4-5-1-5 with a Fireball of 2. The Cash Pop game saw numbers 07-13-16-28-31 released, and the Palmetto Cash 5 announced winning results of 13 for midday and 14 for evening draws.
Record-Breaking Lottery Wins
A Columbia resident made headlines after winning $1 million in the Million Dollar Mania game. This life-changing ticket was purchased at J & S Food Mart, where a $10,000 commission was awarded to the store. The odds of winning this prize stand at 1 in 1,530,000.
Additionally, Santana McCoy from Engelhard celebrated her own remarkable win, taking home $219,685 after playing the Bison Bonanza digital instant game. McCoy, who won the Epic jackpot by wagering just $5, described her victory as a “dream.” After taxes, she received $157,626 and plans to invest her winnings in home improvements and a new vehicle. The Bison Bonanza jackpot will reset to $50,000 after McCoy’s win, which had previously grown to over $71,000.
Claiming Lottery Prizes
The South Carolina Education Lottery has established clear guidelines for claiming winnings. Prizes up to $500 can be redeemed at authorized retailers. For winnings between $501 and $100,000, winners must mail their signed ticket along with a claim form to the Claims Center. Prizes exceeding $100,000 require in-person claims at the lottery headquarters in Columbia. Players who win large prizes can opt for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposit. All claims must be filed within 180 days from the draw date for draw games.
Other Lottery Results
In other recent lottery news, Powerball results highlighted one ticket winning $100,000 with the PowerPlay option, while three tickets won $50,000 each from various locations. The winning Powerball numbers were 11 – 23 – 44 – 61 – 62, with the Powerball being 17 and PowerPlay 2. Additionally, a Mega Millions player won $30,000 from Quick Pantry in Orangeburg, with winning numbers 6 – 14 – 36 – 58 – 62 and a Megaball of 24.
This latest round of lottery results not only reflects the thrill of participation in games but also underlines the substantial rewards available to players across South Carolina.
FAQ
What are the winning numbers for the Midday and Evening Pick 3 on October 16, 2025?
The Midday Pick 3 winning numbers are 7-4-7, and the Evening Pick 3 numbers are 0-9-7.
Where can I claim my lottery prize?
Prizes up to $500 can be claimed at authorized retailers. For amounts over $501 and up to $100,000, you need to mail your signed ticket and claim form to the Claims Center. Awards above $100,000 must be claimed in person at lottery headquarters in Columbia.
Who won the $1 million dollar lottery in Columbia?
A resident from Columbia won $1 million playing the Million Dollar Mania game, purchasing the winning ticket at J & S Food Mart.
How much does the Bison Bonanza jackpot reset to after a win?
After a win, the Bison Bonanza jackpot will reset to $50,000.
Key Features and Lottery Results
| Game | Midday Result | Evening Result | Fireball |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick 3 | 7-4-7 | 0-9-7 | 9 (Midday), 2 (Evening) |
| Pick 4 | 4-8-9-8 | 4-5-1-5 | 9 (Midday), 2 (Evening) |
| Cash Pop | 07-13-16-28-31 | N/A | |
| Palmetto Cash 5 | 13 | 14 | N/A |
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- WIS TV
- North Carolina Lottery
- Island Packet
- Your Pickens County
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery
- Google Scholar: South Carolina Lottery
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery
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