Columbia, SC, October 24, 2025
News Summary
The South Carolina Education Lottery revealed several winning numbers for its draw games including Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5. Players are encouraged to check their tickets and follow the proper claim procedures for any prizes won. Players may claim prizes up to $500 at any authorized retailer, while higher amounts require specific documentation and may need to be claimed in person.
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Education Lottery held several draw games on October 23, 2025, with winning numbers announced for various offerings including Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5.
The winning numbers for the Midday Pick 3 were 2-0-2, with a Fireball of 8, while the Evening Pick 3 had numbers 6-3-9, accompanied by a Fireball of 5. The Midday Pick 4 winning numbers were 3-7-4-3, again with a Fireball of 8, and the Evening Pick 4 results were 2-2-2-9, featuring a Fireball of 5. For the Cash Pop game, the Midday winning number was 14 while the Evening winning number was 05. Additionally, the winning numbers for Palmetto Cash 5 were 06, 07, 13, 26, and 42.
Players who have winning tickets may claim their prizes according to specific guidelines set by the South Carolina Education Lottery. For prizes up to $500, winners can visit any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer and present a signed winning ticket. For winnings ranging from $501 to $100,000, claimants are required to mail their signed winning ticket along with a completed claim form and a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center located at P.O. Box 11039, Columbia, SC 29211-1039.
For prizes exceeding $100,000, winners must make their claims in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters at 1303 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Required documents for these high-value claims also include a signed winning ticket, completed claim form, government-issued photo ID, and Social Security card. Furthermore, winners of significant amounts have the option to set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposit of their winnings.
Players should be aware that all prize claims must be submitted within 180 days of the draw date to be eligible for payout. This timeline applies to all types of winnings across the various lottery games offered by the state.
In the context of the South Carolina Education Lottery, many residents partake in various games hoping to strike it rich and help fund state education programs. The lottery, established to generate revenue for educational funding, continues to engage players with a range of games and substantial prize offerings. Annually, millions of dollars are drawn for educational initiatives across the state, making lottery participation a popular pastime for many South Carolinians.
As residents check their tickets against the recent winning numbers, excitement builds for those who may have struck it lucky this week. The South Carolina Education Lottery encourages responsible play and reminds all players to check their numbers as they follow the claim procedures for their prizes accordingly.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Education Lottery
- Big Rapids News
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery
- WLTX
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
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