News Summary
Two friends from Florence, SC, are celebrating a $713,000 Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot win after purchasing a ticket that matched all five numbers drawn. This winning ticket was bought for just $2 at the Pilot Travel Center, making it a life-changing moment for the duo. The friends plan to share the winnings with family members as they embrace their newfound fortune. South Carolina lottery players have 180 days to claim their prizes, and the Palmetto Cash 5 game resets its jackpot to $100,000 for future drawings, fueling excitement in the local community.
Florence, SC: Lucky Friends Win $713,000 Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpot
Two friends from Florence, South Carolina, celebrated a life-changing win after purchasing a Palmetto Cash 5 lottery ticket that matched all five numbers drawn on March 25. The winning ticket, bought at the Pilot Travel Center on North Williston Road, earns the pair a jackpot totaling $713,000, which they will split.
This significant win marks the 16th rolling jackpot for the Palmetto Cash 5 game, a popular lottery option in South Carolina. The winning numbers drawn were 5, 15, 24, 39, and 41, and the odds of winning this jackpot were approximately 850,668-to-1.
The friends expressed their excitement over the unexpected fortune, with one of them stating they were loudly celebrating the moment of realization. Their plans include sharing part of their winnings with family members, demonstrating a commitment to supporting their loved ones alongside their newfound wealth.
Details of the Ticket Purchase
The friends purchased the winning ticket for $2 at the Pilot Travel Center, which will receive a commission of $7,130 for selling the jackpot-winning ticket. Such commissions are standard practice to encourage retailers to promote lottery ticket sales.
Lottery winners in South Carolina have 180 days from the draw date to claim their prize. South Carolina law permits lottery winners to remain anonymous, allowing the friends to choose whether they want to disclose their identities publicly.
Future Drawings and Lottery Information
With this win making headlines, the Palmetto Cash 5 game resets its jackpot to $100,000 for the next drawing. Tickets can be purchased for $2 each, and drawings occur daily at 6:59 p.m.
Advice for Lottery Players
Lottery officials advise ticket holders to sign the back of their ticket and keep it in a safe place until they are ready to claim their prize. This ensures that if the ticket is lost or misplaced, the rightful owner can still assert their claim on the winnings.
The excitement surrounding the Palmetto Cash 5 jackpots is a reminder of the thrill and possibility associated with lottery games in South Carolina. With significant prizes available and the comforting knowledge that past winners exist within the community, many individuals remain hopeful for their chance at fortune in future drawings.
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Additional Resources
- WMBF News: Friends from Florence Split 6-Figure Jackpot
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- The State: Lottery Article
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery
- WBTW News: Florence County Lottery Player Wins $1 Million
- Google Scholar: Lottery Winners
- WPDE News: $713K Palmetto Cash 5 Ticket Sold
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- The State: Lottery News
- Google News: Lottery Jackpot
- WISTV: $100K Powerball Ticket Sold
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