Columbia, South Carolina, October 20, 2025
News Summary
A recent significant win in the South Carolina Education Lottery has been announced, with winning numbers for Pick 3, Pick 4, and Cash Pop revealed. Players are reminded to check their tickets and adhere to claiming guidelines for prizes. These exciting wins highlight the potential for life-changing prizes and the importance of playing responsibly.
Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Education Lottery has announced the winning numbers for the evening draw on October 19, 2025. Players of the Pick 3 and Pick 4 games are encouraged to check their tickets against these results: the Pick 3 winning numbers are 9-0-0, with a FIREBALL number of 7, while the Pick 4 winning numbers are 4-3-2-3, again with a FIREBALL of 7. Additionally, the winning number for Cash Pop was 12, and for Palmetto Cash 5, the numbers drawn were 01-08-18-21-23.
For lottery participants with winning tickets, there are specific guidelines for claiming prizes. Those who have won prizes up to $500 can claim their winnings directly at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer by presenting a signed winning ticket. For prizes ranging from $501 to $100,000, ticket holders need to mail their signed winning tickets along with a completed claim form and a copy of a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center. For winnings exceeding $100,000, claims must be made in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia. Winners are required to bring their signed winning ticket, a claim form, a government-issued photo ID, and their Social Security card. An option for setting up Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposit of winnings is available for those claiming large prizes.
It is important for winners to note that all prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date for draw games, ensuring that all winning participants secure their rightful earnings promptly.
The South Carolina Education Lottery continues to see exciting stories from its players. Recently, a woman celebrated a significant win of over half a million dollars after purchasing a Palmetto Cash 5 ticket at a local gas station. Another notable story involves a lady who nearly left a winning ticket behind but decided to return and subsequently won $1 million. Additionally, a man who had previously dismissed his ticket as a loser was pleasantly surprised when a second chance promotion led to a substantial prize. Another winner felt compelled to buy a specific ticket and was rewarded with a $1 million jackpot, showcasing how intuition can pay off in the lottery world.
With various prizes at stake, the odds of winning also remain a focal point for players. The odds of securing a six-figure jackpot stand at 1-in-780,000, while players vying for a seven-figure win face slightly decreased odds of 1-in-850,668. The odds for yet another six-figure jackpot are also 1-in-850,668, maintaining a tense competition among hopeful ticket holders.
As the lottery continues to generate excitement among South Carolinians, players are reminded to play responsibly, stay informed about the games, and double-check their tickets against the winning numbers announced after each draw. Engaging in the state lottery not only offers a chance to win substantial prizes but also helps fund educational initiatives across South Carolina.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: SC Lottery Results
- The State: SC Lottery News
- WIS-TV: Midlands Winner
- UPI: Lottery Clerk Mistake
- NC Lottery: Anson County Winner
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery
- Google Scholar: Lottery Winnings
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: SC Lottery Results
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