Columbia, SC, October 13, 2025
News Summary
A lucky player from Columbia, SC, won a $100,000 Powerball prize with numbers 11, 23, 44, 61, 62 on a ticket bought at Cheapway. Three others won $50,000 in the same drawing. Additionally, a player in Orangeburg won $30,000 in Mega Millions. The excitement continues as scratch-off tickets also led to major wins, including a $2.5 million prize in Woodruff.
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Education Lottery announced several big wins across multiple games during the drawings held on October 12, 2025. Players across the state celebrated significant wins, including a $100,000 prize in the Powerball drawing.
The Powerball numbers drawn on Saturday night were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with the Powerball number being 17 and a PowerPlay multiplier of 2. One lucky player bought their winning ticket at Cheapway on Shop Road in Columbia, SC. This player utilized the PowerPlay option, which allows for an increased payout of non-jackpot prizes.
Additonally, three other players made headlines by winning $50,000 each in the same Powerball drawing. Their winning tickets were purchased at different locations, including Parkers on Foxbank Boulevard in Moncks Corner, Hot Spot on East Poinsett Street in Greer, and Circle K on Highway 17 South in Surfside Beach.
In another game, a Mega Millions player scored a $30,000 win in the drawing that took place the previous Friday. The winning numbers for that drawing were 6, 14, 36, 58, 62, with the Megaball being 24. This ticket was purchased at Quick Pantry on Binnicker Bridge Road in Orangeburg, SC.
Players are reminded that lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date to be considered valid.
Scratch-off Successes
Winners also hit it big with scratch-off tickets. An Upstate player became a millionaire after purchasing a $20 Magnificent Jumbo Bucks ticket from Nick’s Mart on North Main Street in Woodruff, SC, winning a staggering $2.5 million. The store owner will receive a $25,000 commission for selling this winning ticket.
Moreover, a Midlands resident also celebrated a notable win by claiming $500,000 from a Red Hot Bonus scratch-off ticket bought at City Fuel & Food on Bush River Road in Columbia. This remarkable win is set to change the winner’s life significantly, with plans to buy a new car for his wife. For selling this winning ticket, City Fuel & Food will receive a $5,000 commission.
Additional Lottery Games
A variety of lottery games were played in the evening on October 12, showing a robust participation from players looking for fortune. The evening results included:
- Pick 3 Evening: 7-5-1, with a Fire Ball number of 1.
- Pick 4 Evening: 2-0-8-7, also with a Fire Ball number of 1.
- Cash Pop Evening: 12.
- Palmetto Cash 5: 10-14-16-29-39.
Background on the Lottery System
The South Carolina Education Lottery was established to provide funding for educational programs throughout the state. The lottery offers a variety of games, including draw games like Powerball and Mega Millions, as well as scratch-off tickets. These games generate funds that contribute to educational initiatives, scholarships, and various scholarship programs in South Carolina.
In recent years, South Carolina’s lottery system has seen increasing participation and substantial prize payouts, making it a popular form of entertainment for residents. As players continue to dream of hitting the jackpot, the excitement around the lottery remains a prominent part of the community fabric.
With substantial prizes won across multiple games, the South Carolina Education Lottery continues to deliver excitement and life-changing opportunities for players state-wide.
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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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