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Columbia Player Wins $1 Million in Lottery

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Columbia, October 17, 2025

News Summary

A Columbia player claimed a $1 million jackpot in the Million Dollar Mania game today. This significant win adds to a series of notable lottery wins in South Carolina, including a $219,685 prize from the Bison Bonanza game. Players statewide are celebrating various prize payouts as the South Carolina Education Lottery continues to generate excitement and support for educational programs.

Columbia, South Carolina — October 16, 2025

Numerous South Carolina lottery players experienced significant wins today, with notable jackpots and prize payouts across various games. The latest draw results, claiming procedures, and recent jackpot winners reflect a busy and rewarding day for players statewide.

Lottery Results Overview

The midday Pick 3 game results featured the numbers 7-4-7 with a Fireball of 9. For the evening draw, the winning Pick 3 numbers were 0-9-7 with a Fireball of 2. The Pick 4 midday results showed 4-8-9-8 with a Fireball of 9, while the evening Pick 4 results were 4-5-1-5 accompanied by a Fireball of 2.

Additional results indicate that the Cash Pop game drew the numbers 07, 13, 16, 28, 31. The Palmetto Cash 5 game had a 13 in the midday draw and a 14 in the evening draw.

Major Jackpot Winners and Claims

A notable jackpot winner emerged from Columbia, where a player secured $1 million in the Million Dollar Mania game. This customer purchased the winning ticket at J & S Food Mart on Forest Drive, after returning to buy a second ticket—an act that led to the substantial prize. The odds of winning the $1 million jackpot in this game stand at 1 in 1,530,000. The food mart received a $10,000 commission for selling the winning ticket. The winner has indicated plans to use the funds to pay off debts and save for future needs.

Other Notable Wins

Santana McCoy from Engelhard achieved a major win, taking home a $219,685 jackpot playing the Bison Bonanza digital instant game. Her win is considered a “dream” come true, celebrated with her family. McCoy wagered $5 on the epic jackpot, with the odds of winning being 1 in 6.2 million. After taxes, she received $157,626 and plans to use her winnings to enhance her home and purchase a vehicle.

The Bison Bonanza jackpot will now restart at $50,000, having grown to over $71,000 following McCoy’s victory.

Prize Claim Procedures

The South Carolina Education Lottery has outlined the process for claiming winnings:

  • Prizes up to $500 can be redeemed directly at authorized retail outlets.
  • Prizes between $501 and $100,000 require submitting the signed ticket and claim form via mail to the Lottery Claims Center.
  • Winnings exceeding $100,000 must be claimed in person at the lottery headquarters in Columbia.
  • For large prizes, players may opt for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), allowing direct deposit of winnings.
  • All claims must be filed within 180 days of the draw date for draw games.

Recent Draw Results

The latest Powerball results revealed one ticket that won a $100,000 prize with the PowerPlay feature. The winning Powerball numbers were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with a Powerball of 17 and a PowerPlay multiplier of 2. Additionally, multiple tickets won $50,000 each in various locations across the state.

In Mega Millions, a player purchased a ticket at Quick Pantry in Orangeburg, winning a $30,000 prize. The winning numbers on that ticket were 6, 14, 36, 58, 62, with the Megaball number being 24.

These results illustrate continued interest and success among South Carolina lottery players, with multiple winners emerging from a variety of games today.

Summary

Today’s lottery activity in Columbia and across South Carolina highlighted several significant wins, including a $1 million jackpot, a $219,685 instant game prize, and numerous smaller but notable ticket prizes. The South Carolina Education Lottery encourages players to adhere to claim procedures and budget responsibly. As jackpots grow and more players participate, the state remains active in its efforts to generate revenue for education and community programs through these games.

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