Columbia, South Carolina, October 27, 2025
News Summary
Savion Lytle has claimed a top prize of $150,000 playing The Lamp digital instant game. The South Carolina Education Lottery also announced recent draw game results, with significant jackpots including the Powerball reaching $1.3 billion. Players can claim prizes up to $500 at authorized retailers, while larger winnings have different claiming procedures. The lottery has raised significant funds for education since its inception in 2002, showcasing its ongoing support for state initiatives.
Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Education Lottery announced the results for its draw games held on October 26, 2025. The winning numbers for the Evening Pick 3 were 4-2-1, with a Fireball number of 4. For the Evening Pick 4, the winning combination was 9-5-3-5, also with a Fireball number of 4. Additionally, the Evening Cash Pop winning number was 14, while the Palmetto Cash 5 winning numbers were 01-17-22-30-31.
Players can claim prizes of up to $500 at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. For winnings ranging from $501 to $100,000, winners must mail a signed ticket, claim form, and a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Lottery Claims Center. Any prizes exceeding $100,000 must be claimed in person at the South Carolina Lottery Headquarters in Columbia, requiring the ticket, claim form, photo ID, and Social Security card. It is essential for all lottery winnings to be claimed within 180 days of the draw date for draw games.
The current Powerball Jackpot stands at approximately $1.3 billion, marking it as the sixth largest prize in lottery history. In the event that no winner emerges from the Wednesday drawing, an additional lottery drawing will take place on Saturday, September 6.
Historically, South Carolina has celebrated a total of seven Powerball winners, the most recent being a monumental $399 million ticket sold in 2013. In a noteworthy development, recent legislative changes have allowed South Carolina lottery retailers to accept cashless payments, following the approval of Senate Bill 169 in July 2025. This modernization is expected to enhance the convenience for lottery players.
In an exciting recent win, a top prize of $150,000 was claimed by Savion Lytle, who played a digital instant game titled The Lamp while in Charlotte. Lytle’s odds of winning were 1 in 1,000,000, and he has plans to allocate part of his winnings towards vocational education at a trade school.
Since its establishment in 2002, the South Carolina Lottery has generated approximately $8.9 billion for state education, with reported earnings for 2025 amounting to $546.8 million. The sustained popularity of scratch-off tickets and the Palmetto 5 cash game has been instrumental in the lottery’s financial success.
Sam Litchfield, the SC Lottery Commission Chairman, expressed pride in the lottery’s contributions towards enhancing education for state students. The successful operation and management of the South Carolina Education Lottery continue to play a vital role in supporting educational initiatives throughout the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I claim my lottery winnings in South Carolina?
- Prizes up to $500 can be claimed at any authorized retailer. Winnings from $501 to $100,000 require mailing a signed ticket, claim form, and photo ID to the Lottery Claims Center. For prizes over $100,000, winners must claim in person at Lottery Headquarters with the necessary documents.
- What is the deadline to claim lottery prizes?
- All lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date.
- What is the current Powerball Jackpot?
- The current Powerball Jackpot is approximately $1.3 billion.
- When is the next lottery drawing?
- If no winner is found in the Wednesday drawing, an additional lottery drawing is scheduled for Saturday, September 6.
Key Features of the South Carolina Education Lottery
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Winning Numbers (October 26, 2025) | Evening Pick 3: 4-2-1; Evening Pick 4: 9-5-3-5; Evening Cash Pop: 14; Palmetto Cash 5: 01-17-22-30-31 |
| Powerball Jackpot | Approximately $1.3 billion |
| Prize Claiming Procedure | Up to $500 at retailers; $501 to $100,000 via mail; over $100,000 in person |
| Prize Claim Deadline | 180 days from draw date |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Total Funds Raised for Education (2002-2025) | Approximately $8.9 billion |
| Reported Earnings for 2025 | $546.8 million |
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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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