South Carolina, September 16, 2025
News Summary
Three lucky South Carolina residents have won $50,000 each from recent Powerball drawings. Winning tickets were sold in Fort Mill, Goose Creek, and Greenville, just as the jackpot climbs to an estimated $1.8 billion. In addition, a woman claimed a $200,000 prize from a scratch-off ticket, showcasing the excitement of lottery luck across the state.
Columbia, South Carolina – In a wave of excitement surrounding the Powerball jackpot, three lucky residents of South Carolina each won $50,000 in recent Powerball drawings. This comes as the Powerball jackpot is estimated to reach an astonishing $1.8 billion as excitement builds up ahead of Saturday’s drawing.
Two of the $50,000 winning tickets were purchased in Fort Mill and Goose Creek. The first was sold at a Publix Super Market in Fort Mill, while the second winner bought their ticket at an A Plus store in Goose Creek. The third winner secured their $50,000 prize by opting for the Double Play option at a Circle K store in Greenville.
Lottery players in South Carolina have until 9:59 p.m. on Saturday to secure their entries for the Powerball drawing scheduled to take place at 10:59 p.m. Tickets for Powerball are priced at $2, with the chance to win life-changing sums, especially with the jackpot soaring to record highs.
In addition to the Powerball winners, a South Carolina woman also struck luck with a separate win. She claimed a $200,000 prize from a scratch-off ticket while at a Food Lion grocery store in Roebuck. Despite being neither a fan of the Clemson Tigers nor a follower of football, the woman was drawn to the Clemson Jackpot game simply due to the vibrant orange color of the ticket. The odds of winning the top prize in this game are approximately 1 in 520,000. After taxes, she took home a substantial sum of $140,000.
The excitement surrounding these recent lottery wins is part of a larger offering by the South Carolina Education Lottery, which features games such as Powerball, Cash Pop, and Pick 3 Plus, each providing various chances for players to win prizes. Players can claim prizes up to $500 directly at authorized retailers. However, for larger amounts, claims must be made either by mailing in or visiting the Lottery Headquarters in person.
Winners of prizes exceeding $501 are required to complete a claim form and present a government-issued photo ID. It is essential for all prize claims to be made within 180 days following the draw date to ensure that players can enjoy their well-earned rewards.
As Saturday approaches, excitement continues to build as players across South Carolina and beyond hope to become the next lucky winners in this high-stakes game. With millions of dollars at stake, many residents are eagerly counting down the hours until the drawing, dreaming of life-changing jackpots and instant winnings.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- TipRanks: Neopollard Interactive Partnership
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery
- WLTX: South Carolina Powerball Winners
- Google Scholar: Lottery Winning Statistics
- WMBF News: Darlington Lottery Wins
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Gambling
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