Columbia, South Carolina, October 25, 2025
News Summary
The South Carolina Education Lottery reported the latest Mega Millions results, highlighting a staggering jackpot of $318.2 million, making it the ninth-largest in history. The winning numbers drawn were 11-18-31-51-56, with a Mega Ball of 24. The draw’s odds are challenging at 1 in 290,472,336, making this prize a thrilling opportunity for players. The next draw is scheduled for October 28, offering another chance for hopeful participants.
Columbia, South Carolina — October 24, 2025
The South Carolina Education Lottery announced the latest results for the draw games conducted on October 24, 2025. The most notable update is the Mega Millions jackpot reaching the ninth-largest in history, along with results from other popular lottery games across the state.
Mega Millions Draw
The Mega Millions winning numbers for the October 24 draw are 11-18-31-51-56, with the Mega Ball number being 24. The jackpot for this game is estimated at $318.2 million in the cash option. This makes it the ninth-largest Mega Millions jackpot ever awarded, highlighting the enormous reward available to lucky players.
The odds of winning the jackpot remain at 1 in 290,472,336, emphasizing the game’s challenging nature. The last Mega Millions jackpot was awarded on June 27, 2025, totaling $348 million in Virginia. In the most recent drawing on October 21, 2025, the winning numbers were 2-18-27-34-59, with the Mega Ball being 18. A single ticket matched five numbers with a 3X multiplier, resulting in a $3 million prize.
The next scheduled Mega Millions draw will take place on October 28, 2025, offering players one more chance to claim the hefty jackpot.
Other Lottery Results
Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL
- Midday Result: 6-1-6 with FIREBALL 5
- Evening Result: 6-5-0 with FIREBALL 7
Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL
- Midday Result: 2-3-2-1 with FIREBALL 5
- Evening Result: 6-9-8-4 with FIREBALL 7
Cash Pop
The recent numbers drawn are 06-08-30-37-38. Specific payout amounts or winners have not been specified in the current report.
Prize Claim Procedures
Claiming lottery prizes in South Carolina depends on the amount won:
- Prizes up to $500 can be redeemed directly at any authorized retailer after signing the ticket.
- Prizes from $501 to $100,000 require mailing the signed ticket, a completed claim form, and a government-issued ID to the Lottery’s Claims Center.
- Prizes exceeding $100,000 must be claimed in person at the Lottery headquarters with the signed ticket, claim form, government ID, and Social Security card.
In all cases involving mailing claims, it is advised to keep secure copies of all documents to prevent loss. The deadline for claiming all prizes is 180 days from the date of the drawing. Missing this window means the prize becomes void and reverts to the lottery’s funds.
Additional Context
South Carolina lottery officials continue to emphasize responsible gaming and ensure that prize claims are handled securely. The lottery reports that the odds of hitting the Mega Millions jackpot remain extremely low, at 1 in 290,472,336, reflecting the challenging nature of winning the grand prize.
The lottery’s recent results demonstrate ongoing participant engagement, with notable wins from players matching five numbers and multipliers. Specific details of individual winners remain confidential, especially for larger prizes, consistent with state regulations on prize anonymity.
Overall, the current jackpot’s size and the upcoming Mega Millions draw keep public interest high, with players encouraged to verify their tickets and claim prizes promptly within the designated period.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- CT Post
- The State
- News-Press
- ABC7 NY
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery
- Google Scholar: lottery prize redemption
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- Google News: lottery results
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