Woodruff, South Carolina, October 15, 2025
News Summary
An anonymous player from Woodruff and a resident from Columbia secured life-changing prizes in the South Carolina Education Lottery. The Woodruff winner took home $2.5 million from a scratch-off ticket, while the Columbia resident won $500,000. Both winners contributed to local economy growth, with their stores receiving notable commissions. As lottery games continue to attract players, many remain hopeful for remarkable wins in future draws.
Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Education Lottery announced big wins for scratch-off ticket players, including a staggering $2.5 million prize and a $500,000 prize, during draw games held on October 14, 2025. An anonymous player from Woodruff struck it rich with a Magnificent Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket, while a resident from Columbia won $500,000 playing the Red Hot Bonus scratch-off game.
The winning ticket for the $2.5 million prize was purchased at Nick’s Mart located on North Main Street in Woodruff. As a result of this significant win, Nick’s Mart received a commission of $25,000. Meanwhile, the winner in Columbia, who purchased the $500,000 ticket at City Fuel & Food on Bush River Road, plans to use part of the winnings to purchase a new car for his wife and a used car for himself. The store also benefited from the transaction, receiving a $5,000 commission for selling the winning ticket.
In addition to the notable wins, the lottery conducted several draw games on the same day, providing opportunities for many players to win. The Mega Millions winning numbers drawn were 12, 22, 49, 57, and 58, with a Mega Ball of 19. Other results included the Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL games, where midday numbers were 8, 5, 4 with a FIREBALL of 1, and evening numbers of 0, 3, 8 with a FIREBALL of 4. For the Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL, the midday draw resulted in numbers 0, 3, 4, 0 with a FIREBALL of 1, and evening numbers were 2, 4, 4, 7 with a FIREBALL of 4. The Cash Pop winning numbers were 6, 10, 21, 28, and 31, while the winning numbers for Palmetto Cash 5 were not specifically listed.
Lottery players are encouraged to claim their prizes according to the following guidelines: prizes up to $500 can be redeemed at any authorized SC Education Lottery retailer with a signed ticket. For amounts between $501 and $100,000, players must mail their signed ticket, a claim form, and a government-issued ID to the SC Education Lottery Claims Center. For prizes over $100,000, winners need to make an in-person claim at the SC Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia, bringing the necessary documentation.
It is important for all winners to note that the claim deadline for lottery prizes is within 180 days from the draw date, ensuring that players take the necessary steps to secure their earnings promptly.
The latest wins highlight the excitement surrounding the South Carolina Lottery and the life-changing potential of scratch-off tickets. Recent victories not only benefit the players but also contribute to the local economy, with retailers receiving commissions from sales of winning tickets.
As the lottery continues to generate interest and excitement, participants across the state remain hopeful for their chance to win big in future draws.
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- Greenville Online
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Education Lottery
- Live 5 News
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery results
- Fox Carolina
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- The State
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- ABC Columbia
- Google News: lottery winners 2025
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