Columbia, September 16, 2025
News Summary
A Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot of $170,000 remains unclaimed a week after the numbers were drawn. The winning ticket was bought at Southeast BP, and the holder has 180 days to claim the prize. Meanwhile, a Midlands woman won $1 million from a scratch-off ticket, highlighting the excitement of lottery wins in the area.
Columbia – A significant Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot of $170,000 remains unclaimed a week after its winning numbers were drawn. The ticket was purchased at Southeast BP, located at 8000 Garners Ferry Road, on Friday, September 12, 2025. The winning numbers for this drawing were 7, 22, 28, 29, and 37. The individual who purchased this ticket has 180 days to claim their prize.
The odds of winning the Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot are outlined as 1 in 850,668, making this an extraordinary win for the ticket holder. As excitement builds around this unclaimed prize, the current jackpot for the next drawing has decreased to $120,000.
In additional lottery news, a woman from the Midlands has struck it rich by winning a $1 million prize from a $10 scratch-off lottery ticket purchased at J and S Food Mart #8, located at 5413 Forest Drive. Motivated by an earlier attempt that resulted in no winnings, she returned to the store to buy a second ticket, which led to her substantial jackpot.
The odds of winning the $1 million prize in the Million Dollar Mania scratch-off game are 1 in 1,530,000, indicating the rarity of such a significant victory. Following this windfall, she has expressed plans to pay off debts and save the remaining amount for future needs.
In a noteworthy side benefit of these lottery games, J and S Food Mart #8 will receive a $10,000 commission for selling the winning scratch-off ticket, highlighting the role local retailers play in these lottery systems.
Lottery ticket sales contribute significantly to funding education in South Carolina. The funds generated from ticket purchases are allocated not only for lottery prizes but also for retailer commissions and contractor payments connected with lottery operations.
As the excitement around these lottery wins continues to grow, the Midlands community awaits who will step forward to claim the unclaimed Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot and how the latest winner will use their newfound wealth. Both stories serve as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of luck and fortune.
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