October 21, 2025

Columbia Player Wins $1 Million in Lottery Drawing

Columbia, October 21, 2025

News Summary

A lucky player in Columbia won $1 million by purchasing a Million Dollar Mania ticket after an earlier attempt was unsuccessful. The ticket was bought at J & S Food Mart on Forest Drive, earning the store a $10,000 commission. Powerball has reached a jackpot of $304 million with draws for Pick 3 and Palmetto Cash 5 revealing thrilling results for lottery enthusiasts.

Columbia, SC: South Carolina Education Lottery Draw Results for October 20, 2025

On October 20, 2025, the South Carolina Education Lottery conducted its latest drawing, revealing winning numbers for several games including Powerball, Pick 3, and Palmetto Cash 5. The Powerball jackpot has now reached an impressive $304 million, attracting players eager to test their luck.

Powerball Results

The Powerball winning numbers were recorded as 32, 38, 66, 67, 69, with the Powerball number being 19 and a Power Play multiplier of 2. A player who matched all five numbers, plus the Powerball, could select a cash payout option of $144.6 million before taxes.

Pick 3 and Other Lottery Games

The Pick 3 draw results for the day included:

Midday: 5-4-3 with a Fireball of 3
Evening: 8-7-4 with a Fireball of 1

Results for the Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL were as follows:

Midday: 4-8-3-3 with a Fireball of 3
Evening: 6-4-5-8 with a Fireball of 1

For Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL, the midday draw yielded 13 and the evening draw resulted in 02.

Cash Pop results included the numbers: 12, 15, 24, 31, 32.

Palmetto Cash 5 winning numbers were 33, 48, 52, 55, 68, along with the Powerball number 09.

Major Winning Streaks

A Columbia lottery player struck gold, winning $1 million by purchasing a new Million Dollar Mania ticket after their first ticket was unsuccessful. The winning ticket was secured at J & S Food Mart located on Forest Drive. For selling this winning ticket, the food mart earned a $10,000 commission.

The odds of winning the $1 million prize from the Million Dollar Mania game stand at 1 in 1,530,000, highlighting the luck required to win such a substantial amount.

Claiming Lottery Prizes

Winners can claim prizes according to the following guidelines:

Prizes up to $500 can be claimed at any authorized retailer.
Winnings between $501 and $100,000 must be mailed to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center along with a claim form and identification.
Prizes over $100,000 must be claimed in person with valid ID and a Social Security card.

Winners also have the option to arrange for an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposit of their winnings. Additionally, all prizes must be claimed within 180 days following the draw date.

Powerball Drawing Schedule and Ticket Purchasing

Powerball drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday night. Players can select their numbers manually or opt for a Quick Pick, which generates random numbers. Tickets should be purchased either in person at authorized retailers or online via Jackpocket, where available.

The excitement surrounding the South Carolina Education Lottery continues to grow, especially with significant jackpots and winning opportunities available for players. As the lottery maintains its appeal, many hopefuls look ahead to future draws.

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