Columbia, South Carolina, October 13, 2025
News Summary
A player won $100,000 by using PowerPlay in the Powerball drawing, while three others won $50,000. Mega Millions also yielded a $30,000 win, showcasing thrilling lottery results.
Columbia, South Carolina – On October 12, 2025, the South Carolina Education Lottery announced several big wins from various games. Powerball, Mega Millions, and local draw games were all part of this lucrative lottery draw, providing players across the state with substantial winnings.
One of the most noteworthy announcements was that a single player won $100,000 by utilizing PowerPlay in the Powerball drawing that took place on Saturday night. The winning ticket was sold at Cheapway on Shop Road in Columbia, with the winning Powerball numbers revealed as 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, and the Powerball number being 17. The PowerPlay multiplier was 2.
In addition to the major win, three other players each won $50,000 from the same Powerball drawing. The tickets for these wins were sold at:
- Parkers on Foxbank Boulevard in Moncks Corner
- Hot Spot on East Poinsett Street in Greer
- Circle K on Highway 17 South in Surfside Beach
On the Mega Millions front, a player won $30,000 in the drawing held the preceding Friday night. The winning Mega Millions numbers were 6, 14, 36, 58, 62, with the Megaball being 24. This ticket was purchased at Quick Pantry on Binnicker Bridge Road in Orangeburg.
Draw games held on the same date in South Carolina also produced exciting results. The evening draws revealed the following winning numbers:
- Pick 3 Evening: 7-5-1, FB: 1
- Pick 4 Evening: 2-0-8-7, FB: 1
- Cash Pop Evening: 12
- Palmetto Cash 5: 10-14-16-29-39
In additional lottery news, an Upstate player became a millionaire by winning $2.5 million with a Magnificent Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket purchased from Nick’s Mart on North Main Street in Woodruff, SC. The winning ticket was a $20 purchase, and the winner has chosen to remain anonymous. Nick’s Mart will receive a $25,000 commission for selling the ticket.
A Midlands man also experienced a life-altering win of $500,000 from a Red Hot Bonus scratch-off ticket purchased at City Fuel & Food on Bush River Road in Columbia. This significant win, which the winner described as a wonderful experience, will allow him to purchase a new car for his wife. City Fuel & Food earned a $5,000 commission for selling this winning ticket.
Lottery players are reminded that prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date for draw games, keeping the excitement and potential for winning alive for those who played in this latest round.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on October 12, 2025?
The winning numbers for Powerball were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with the Powerball number being 17.
Where was the winning Powerball ticket purchased?
The winning Powerball ticket was purchased at Cheapway on Shop Road in Columbia, SC.
What other lottery games had big wins on October 12, 2025?
On the same day, there were other wins in Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5, as well as a $30,000 winner in Mega Millions.
Lottery Wins Overview
| Lottery Game | Winning Amount | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Powerball | $100,000 | Cheapway, Columbia |
| Powerball | $50,000 | Parkers, Moncks Corner |
| Powerball | $50,000 | Hot Spot, Greer |
| Powerball | $50,000 | Circle K, Surfside Beach |
| Mega Millions | $30,000 | Quick Pantry, Orangeburg |
| Magnificent Jumbo Bucks | $2.5 million | Nick’s Mart, Woodruff |
| Red Hot Bonus | $500,000 | City Fuel & Food, Columbia |
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- The State
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery results
- Live 5 News
- Google Scholar: South Carolina lottery
- Fox Carolina
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- ABC Columbia
- Google News: South Carolina lottery winners
- WIS TV
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