South Carolina, September 16, 2025
News Summary
Three residents of South Carolina have each won $50,000 in the Powerball, just as excitement grows around the $1.8 billion jackpot. Winners purchased their tickets at local stores in Fort Mill, Goose Creek, and Greenville. Additionally, a woman in Roebuck won $200,000 from a scratch-off ticket. As the next drawing approaches, many are hopeful for a chance at life-changing prizes.
South Carolina Residents Win Big in Powerball and Scratch-Off Tickets Amid $1.8 Billion Jackpot
Three residents of South Carolina have each won $50,000 in ongoing Powerball drawings, as excitement builds around the lottery’s current $1.8 billion jackpot. The wins come just days before the next drawing, which is scheduled for Saturday night.
Details of the Wins
Two of the $50,000 winners purchased their tickets at local stores in Fort Mill and Goose Creek. One ticket was bought at a Publix Super Market in Fort Mill, while another was purchased at an A Plus store in Goose Creek. The third $50,000 prize was claimed by a player in Greenville, who bought a Powerball ticket with the Double Play option at a Circle K store.
The Upcoming Powerball Drawing
The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for 10:59 p.m. Saturday. Customers have until 9:59 p.m. that evening to purchase tickets. Each ticket costs $2. With the current jackpot reaching approximately $1.8 billion, many players are hopeful of winning a life-changing prize in the upcoming draw.
Other Notable Lottery Wins in South Carolina
In addition to the big Powerball prizes, a woman in Roebuck won a $200,000 prize from a scratch-off ticket during a grocery shopping trip. The woman purchased her winning ticket at a Food Lion store, playing the Clemson Jackpot game. She was drawn to the ticket because of its orange color, despite not being a Clemson fan or following football.
Odds and Payouts
The odds of winning the top prize in the Clemson Jackpot game are approximately 1 in 520,000. After taxes, the woman received about $140,000 from her scratch-off win, illustrating the potential for significant payouts even outside of large jackpot events.
How to Claim Lottery Winnings in South Carolina
The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several options for claiming prizes. Smaller winnings up to $500 can be claimed directly at authorized stores or retail locations. Larger amounts require the claimant to either mail in their winning ticket or visit the Lottery Headquarters in person. For prizes exceeding $501, claimants must complete a claim form and present a government-issued photo ID. All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date.
Summary
As the $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot continues to attract attention, the recent wins in South Carolina highlight the potential for significant winnings from both big jackpots and scratch-off tickets. With millions of dollars up for grabs and the next draw scheduled soon, lottery players across the state remain hopeful for their chance at a prize.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- TipRanks: Neopollard Interactive Partnership
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery
- WLTX: South Carolina Powerball Winners
- Google Scholar: Lottery Winning Statistics
- WMBF News: Darlington Lottery Wins
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Gambling
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