Columbia, South Carolina, October 25, 2025
News Summary
The South Carolina Education Lottery recently announced winning numbers for its popular games including Mega Millions, which reached a cash option of $318.2 million. The winning Mega Millions numbers were 11-18-31-51-56, with a Mega Ball of 24. Players are reminded about the odds and the redemption process for claiming prizes from the various games, including Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL and Cash Pop.
Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Education Lottery held its latest draw on October 24, 2025, showcasing significant winning numbers in its popular games, including Mega Millions, Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL, and Cash Pop. The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an impressive estimated cash option of $318.2 million, marking the ninth-largest jackpot in the game’s history.
The winning numbers for the Mega Millions draw were 11-18-31-51-56, with the Mega Ball number being 24. Players are reminded that the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are currently 1 in 290,472,336. The next drawing is scheduled for October 28, 2025, giving hopeful participants a chance to claim an even larger prize.
In addition to the Mega Millions results, the South Carolina Education Lottery announced the following results for its Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL games. The midday results yielded winning numbers of 6-1-6 and a FIREBALL number of 5. The evening results for Pick 3 were 6-5-0, with a FIREBALL number of 7. For Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL, the midday winning numbers were 2-3-2-1, FIREBALL number 5, while the evening results revealed 6-9-8-4 and a FIREBALL of 7.
The Cash Pop game also featured results from the drawing, with winning numbers of 06-08-30-37-38. However, the results for the Palmetto Cash 5 have not been provided in this summary.
Lottery participants are encouraged to be mindful of the claim redemption process for their prizes. For winnings up to $500, players can redeem their tickets directly at any authorized retailer by signing the ticket. Prizes ranging from $501 to $100,000 require players to mail their signed ticket, a completed claim form, and a government-issued ID to the Claims Center. For amounts exceeding $100,000, winners must claim their prizes in person at lottery headquarters, bringing along the signed ticket, claim form, government ID, and Social Security card. It is recommended that participants make secure copies of their documents when mailing claims.
Winners must also remember that all lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date. This stipulation underscores the importance of checking tickets soon after the drawing to ensure timely redemption.
The Mega Millions lottery has seen increasing popularity and large payouts, drawing participants from across South Carolina and beyond. Players should remain informed about the rules and procedures involved in participating and claiming their prizes, particularly given the varying claim processes that exist in different states.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- CT Post
- The State
- News-Press
- ABC7 NY
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery
- Google Scholar: lottery prize redemption
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- Google News: lottery results
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