Columbia, South Carolina, October 18, 2025
News Summary
The latest Mega Millions drawing has revealed the winning numbers of 09-21-27-48-56, with a Mega Ball of 10. A total of over $12.1 million has been awarded across 401,467 winning tickets. Two tickets from Arizona and Texas each won $2 million by matching five white balls. As the jackpot continues to roll over, excitement simmers among Lottery players awaiting the next victor.
Columbia, South Carolina: Mega Millions Winning Numbers Announced
The latest Mega Millions drawing results for October 14, 2025, have been released, revealing the winning numbers: 09-21-27-48-56, with a Mega Ball of 10. The total winnings amount to over $12.1 million, distributed across 401,467 winning tickets. With the Mega Millions jackpot having rolled over since June 27, 2023, and last won at $348 million in Virginia, excitement among players continues to grow as the jackpot awaits its next victor.
Prize Breakdown
The Mega Millions drawing included significant wins, particularly at the second-tier prize level. Two tickets, one from Arizona and another from Texas, matched five white balls, earning each winner $2 million due to the 2X multiplier. Additionally, fifteen third-tier prizes were awarded to those who matched four white balls plus the Mega Ball, with varying amounts based on multipliers part of the rewards.
Other notable prizes from the drawing include:
- Eight tickets at 2X for $20,000
- Four tickets at 3X for $30,000
- Two tickets at 4X for $40,000
- One ticket at 5X for $50,000
Odds and Historical Context
The odds of winning in Mega Millions currently stand at 1 in 292 million. This game’s jackpot has a history of record-breaking wins, including the largest jackpot of $1.602 billion won in Florida on August 8, 2023.
South Carolina Education Lottery Games
The South Carolina Education Lottery also offers various other draw games. The results for the Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL game include:
- Midday: 1-9-2, FB: 4
- Evening: 6-6-8, FB: 2
For the Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL game:
- Midday: 2-3-9-8, FB: 4
- Evening: 7-1-9-7, FB: 2
The winning numbers for the Cash Pop game were announced as 01-02-04-31-42.
Claiming Lottery Prizes
Winners looking to claim their prizes should be aware of the specific process outlined by the South Carolina Education Lottery, which varies based on prize amounts:
- Prizes up to $500: Claims can be made directly at any authorized retailer with a signed winning ticket.
- Prizes ranging from $501 to $100,000: Winners must mail their signed ticket, a completed claim form, and a government-issued ID to the Claims Center.
- Prizes over $100,000: Claims must be made in person at the Lottery Headquarters, ensuring the winner brings a signed ticket, a claim form, a government ID, and a Social Security card.
The claims address for larger prizes is as follows:
- SC Education Lottery, P.O. Box 11039, Columbia, SC 29211-1039
- Columbia Claims Center: 1303 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Winners should note that all prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date. Additional resources and necessary forms for claiming prizes can be found on the South Carolina Lottery claim page.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results October 17, 2025
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- WLTX: Evening SC Lottery Results September 27, 2025
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery results
- CT Post: Winning Numbers Drawn in Thursday’s South
- Google Scholar: Lottery Prizes
- ABC7NY: Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $625 Million
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
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