Columbia, South Carolina, October 26, 2025
News Summary
The South Carolina Education Lottery has announced the Powerball numbers for the recent draw along with results from various other lottery games. The Powerball winning numbers were 02-12-22-39-67, with the Powerball being 15. Unclaimed tickets totaling $200,000 remain in the state, with a deadline to claim these prizes set at 180 days from the draw date. Participants are encouraged to check their tickets and understand the claiming process to secure their winnings.
Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Education Lottery has released results for the Powerball and various draw games held on October 25, 2025. The Powerball numbers drawn were 02-12-22-39-67, with the Powerball number being 15 and a Power Play multiplier of 2.
In other lottery draws on the same date, the Pick 3 Midday numbers were 8-4-9 (Fireball: 1), and the Pick 3 Evening numbers were 0-6-0 (Fireball: 0). For the Pick 4 Midday, the numbers were 1-6-5-6 (Fireball: 1), while the evening draw resulted in 5-9-4-8 (Fireball: 0). The Cash Pop winning numbers were 03-17-18-21-23, and for Palmetto Cash 5, the winning numbers were 03-24-46-58-61. Additionally, the Powerball Double Play drawing resulted in the number 07.
Unclaimed Lottery Tickets
As of October 27, 2025, there are four unclaimed Powerball tickets in South Carolina. One of the tickets, which was purchased in Columbia on September 6 at Cheapway at 1854 Shop Rd., is worth $100,000. The other three tickets, each valued at $50,000, were sold in the cities of Greer, Greenville, and Goose Creek.
All four of these tickets matched four white ball numbers plus the red Powerball number, yielding odds of winning of 1 in 913,129. Winners are advised that they have 180 days from the draw date to claim their prizes.
Prize Claiming Process
For winnings up to $500, players can redeem their prizes at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. For amounts ranging from $501 to $100,000, winners must mail their signed winning ticket along with a completed claim form and a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center. Prize amounts exceeding $100,000 require an in-person claim at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia. Claiming larger amounts necessitates bringing a signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, a government-issued ID, and a Social Security card.
Winners of large prizes may also choose to receive their payments through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposit transactions. The deadline for claiming all prizes is within 180 days of the draw date for the respective draw games. Additional details and claim forms can be found on the South Carolina Lottery claim page.
Lottery Overview
Lotteries have long been a popular form of entertainment and a source of funding for education and public services in South Carolina. The South Carolina Education Lottery was established to provide revenue for educational initiatives, making each ticket purchase contribute directly to these programs.
Participating in lottery games offers players a chance at winning life-changing amounts of money, though it is important to understand both the odds and the claim process to maximize the chances of enjoying such winnings.
FAQ
- What are the winning numbers for the Powerball drawn on October 25, 2025? The winning numbers are 02-12-22-39-67, Powerball: 15.
- How many unclaimed Powerball tickets are there in South Carolina? There are four unclaimed Powerball tickets as of October 27, 2025.
- What is the deadline to claim lottery prizes in South Carolina? Winners have 180 days from the draw date to claim their prizes.
- How can small prize winnings up to $500 be claimed? Winnings up to $500 can be claimed at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer.
- What is required for claiming larger prizes above $100,000? Claims for amounts over $100,000 must be made in person with a signed winning ticket, completed claim form, government-issued ID, and Social Security card.
Key Features of the Lottery Draw on October 25, 2025
| Game | Winning Numbers | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| Powerball | 02-12-22-39-67, Powerball: 15 | Power Play: 2 |
| Pick 3 (Midday) | 8-4-9 | Fireball: 1 |
| Pick 3 (Evening) | 0-6-0 | Fireball: 0 |
| Pick 4 (Midday) | 1-6-5-6 | Fireball: 1 |
| Pick 4 (Evening) | 5-9-4-8 | Fireball: 0 |
| Cash Pop | 03-17-18-21-23 | |
| Palmetto Cash 5 | 03-24-46-58-61 | |
| Powerball Double Play | 07 |
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- Wikipedia: South Carolina Education Lottery
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