Woodruff, South Carolina, October 15, 2025
News Summary
An anonymous player from Woodruff has won an impressive $2.5 million by purchasing a Magnificent Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket. The winning ticket was bought at Nick’s Mart in Woodruff, which also received a $25,000 commission. Additionally, a Columbia resident won $500,000 with a Red Hot Bonus ticket. These significant wins highlight the ongoing excitement in the South Carolina Education Lottery.
Woodruff, South Carolina — Lottery Winners Claim Multi-Million Dollar Prizes
On October 14, 2025, the South Carolina Education Lottery announced multiple significant lottery wins across the state, including a $2.5 million prize and a $500,000 scratch-off victory, awarded to individual players. This recent draw day saw a variety of game results, with several winners claiming substantial prizes from scratch-off tickets and draw games.
Major Wins and Key Results
The lottery draw results included Mega Millions winning numbers: 12, 22, 49, 57, 58, with a Mega Ball of 19. Though no jackpot winner was confirmed immediately, winning numbers are available for public record. Additionally, the Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL results for the day were:
- Midday: 8-5-4, FIREBALL: 1
- Evening: 0-3-8, FIREBALL: 4
For the Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL game, midday results were 0-3-4-0 with FIREBALL 1, while evening results were 2-4-4-7 with FIREBALL 4. The Cash Pop numbers announced were 06-10-21-28-31. The Palmetto Cash 5 numbers were drawn but not specifically listed.
Prize Claim Procedures
Lottery winners in South Carolina can claim prizes based on the amount won:
- Up to $500: Redeem at any authorized SC Education Lottery retailer with a signed ticket.
- Between $501 and $100,000: Mail the signed ticket, a claim form, and a government-issued ID to the Lottery Claims Center.
- Over $100,000: Submit claims in person at the SC Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia with all required documentation.
All claims must be made within 180 days of the draw date.
Notable Winners
Woodruff Resident Wins $2.5 Million
An anonymous player residing in Woodruff secured a $2.5 million prize by playing a Magnificent Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket. The winning ticket was purchased at Nick’s Mart, located on North Main Street in Woodruff. For selling the winning ticket, the store received a $25,000 commission.
Columbia Resident Wins $500,000
Another significant win involved a player from Columbia, who won $500,000 with a Red Hot Bonus scratch-off ticket bought at City Fuel & Food on Bush River Road. The retailer received a $5,000 commission for selling the winning ticket. The claimant has plans to purchase a new car for his wife and a used vehicle for himself.
Odds and Additional Information
The probability of winning the $500,000 prize on the Red Hot Bonus game was approximately 1 in 1,500,000. These winning tickets and related prizes highlight the ongoing popularity of scratch-off games and draw tickets among South Carolina players.
Summary
With multiple large-scale wins reported on October 14, 2025, lottery players across South Carolina continue to pursue their luck. Retailers in the state benefited from commission payments associated with ticket sales of winning tickets, and the winners are encouraged to claim their prizes within the designated timeframe. The lottery maintains its commitment to providing entertainment and opportunity for players, with sizable prizes motivating continued participation across the state.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Education Lottery
- Live 5 News
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery results
- Fox Carolina
- Google Scholar: lottery winners South Carolina
- The State
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- ABC Columbia
- Google News: lottery winners 2025
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