Columbia, September 17, 2025
News Summary
A $30,000 Mega Millions prize was won by a player in Orangeburg, while three Powerball players secured $50,000 each. Significant wins were reported in various lottery games, highlighting the community’s engagement with the South Carolina Education Lottery.
Columbia, South Carolina, Announces Lottery Results for September 16, 2025
South Carolina residents who purchased lottery tickets on September 16, 2025, are awaiting official results and prize payouts from the South Carolina Education Lottery. The latest draw revealed several winners across different games, including Mega Millions, Powerball, Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5.
Major Jackpot Winners
The Mega Millions jackpot draw resulted in winning numbers 10 – 14 – 34 – 40 – 43, with Mega Ball 05. Although no player shared in the jackpot, a South Carolina ticket purchased at Quick Pantry in Orangeburg won a $30,000 prize with the Mega Millions numbers 6 – 14 – 36 – 58 – 62, and Mega Ball 24, on September 15, 2025.
The Powerball game saw three South Carolina players securing $50,000 prizes each. A winning ticket purchased at Parkers in Moncks Corner, along with tickets from Hot Spot in Greer and Circle K in Surfside Beach, achieved this prize level. The winning Powerball numbers were 11 – 23 – 44 – 61 – 62, with Powerball 17 and a PowerPlay multiplier of 2. Additionally, a ticket bought at Cheapway on Shop Road in Columbia won $100,000 with the Powerball combination on September 16, 2025.
Other Notable Wins
Among the other significant winnings was a Scratch-off ticket called Clemson Jackpot, purchased at Food Lion in Roebuck. The player won $200,000 but chose to keep $140,000 after taxes. The winner was not affiliated with Clemson University, despite the game’s name.
In addition to large jackpots, several players won smaller but noteworthy prizes. The recent Mega Millions drawing on September 15 awarded a $30,000 prize to the player who purchased their ticket in Orangeburg. Three other players secured $50,000 each in the Powerball game, emphasizing the popularity of large payouts among South Carolina residents.
Pick 3 and Pick 4 Results
The midday Pick 3 numbers result was 5 – 9 – 4, with a FIREBALL of 5, while the evening numbers were 1 – 9 – 6, also with a FIREBALL of 5. For Pick 4, the midday winning numbers were 2 – 0 – 7 – 7, with a FIREBALL of 5, and the evening numbers were 5 – 1 – 1 – 0, also with a FIREBALL of 5. These results indicate active participation in the early and late-day draws.
Other Lottery Games and Ticket Information
The Cash Pop game showed winning numbers of 02 – 04 – 09 – 20 – 39. The Palmetto Cash 5 drawing for September 16 resulted in a midday winning number of 10 and an evening number of 01. Prizes up to $500 can be claimed immediately at authorized lottery retailers, while winnings between $501 and $100,000 require a claim form, signed ticket, and government-issued ID submitted by mail. Prizes exceeding $100,000 must be claimed in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery headquarters in Columbia, with necessary documentation such as a Social Security card included.
For large winnings, an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) option is available, providing direct deposit to players’ bank accounts. All claims must be made within 180 days of the respective draw date.
Additional Details and Resources
Players are encouraged to visit authorized lottery retailers for immediate winnings, especially for amounts below $500. For larger prizes, the claim process involves completing forms, verifying identity, and presenting tickets. The lottery reminds participants of support options for gambling addiction, including the national hotline at 1-800-522-4700 and the National Council on Problem Gambling website.
The South Carolina Education Lottery continues to be a popular recreational activity, with multiple winners emerging from the September 16, 2025, draws, contributing to community engagement and funding for education programs across the state.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
- WLTX: Powerball Players Win $50K Jackpot
- WMBF News: Hot Spot Lottery Wins
- Herald Online: South Carolina Lottery News
- TipRanks: Neopollard Interactive Announcement
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Education Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery
- Google Scholar: Lottery Wins South Carolina
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery Results
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