Woodruff, SC, October 16, 2025
News Summary
A lottery player from Woodruff has struck it rich, winning a $2.5 million prize with the Magnificent Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket. This significant win showcases the continued excitement surrounding the South Carolina Education Lottery, which also revealed numerous winners from various games, including Powerball and Pick 3. With winners claiming substantial jackpots, the South Carolina Education Lottery remains a vital source of funding for state education.
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Education Lottery has announced the winning numbers for several draw games held on October 15, 2025. Among the notable results is a significant jackpot winner from Woodruff, SC, who claimed a $2.5 million prize from a scratch-off ticket. The lottery also reported winning digits for various games including Powerball, Pick 3, and others.
Major Prize Winners and Results
The Powerball winning numbers for October 15 were 10-13-28-34-47, with the Powerball number being 15 and a Power Play of 3. In addition to Powerball, the Pick 3 game had midday numbers of 1-4-1 (with a Fire Ball of 1) and evening numbers of 4-0-8 (with a Fire Ball of 0). Meanwhile, the Pick 4 results featured midday numbers 6-1-8-4 (Fire Ball: 1) and evening numbers 9-2-6-0 (Fire Ball: 0).
The Cash Pop game displayed winning numbers of 02-05-13-27-32, while the Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot was won with numbers 14, 17, 20, 25, and 36. This $170,000 jackpot has rolled over seven times before finally producing a winner, who purchased the ticket at a Circle K gas station in Camden.
Significant Wins from Scratch-Off and Digital Games
In a remarkable moment for a Woodruff resident, an unnamed player won $2.5 million with the Magnificent Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket bought at Nick’s Mart. The odds of winning such a substantial prize in the scratch-off game were 1 in 1.72 million. As a result of selling this winning ticket, Nick’s Mart will receive a commission of $25,000.
Another noteworthy winner is Santana McCoy from Engelhard, who hit the $219,685 jackpot on the digital instant game Bison Bonanza. McCoy placed a wager of only $5 and was left in disbelief upon realizing she had won. After tax withholdings, McCoy took home $157,626 and plans to use her earnings to repair her house and purchase a new car. The Bison Bonanza game currently features a progressive jackpot that began at $50,000 and has now accumulated to over $71,000 since McCoy’s win.
Lottery Context and Regulations
In South Carolina, lottery winners have a period of 180 days to claim their prizes. The state is one of 11 in the U.S. that allow winners to remain anonymous, which contributes to a sense of privacy for its lottery participants. It is important to note that the revenues generated from the South Carolina Education Lottery directly support state education funding, including prizes, retailer commissions, and other essential services.
These recent drawings reflect a continued interest and participation in the South Carolina Education Lottery, showcasing various opportunities for participants to win through different games. As the lottery continues to grow, it also plays a vital role in contributing essential funding to the state’s educational initiatives, benefiting students and schools across South Carolina.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
- WYFF4: South Carolina Lottery Winner from Woodruff
- NC Lottery: Hyde County Woman Wins Jackpot
- Express News: Winning Numbers for South Carolina Lottery
- The State: Lottery News and Updates
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Education Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Google Scholar: South Carolina Lottery News
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery
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