South Carolina, October 14, 2025
News Summary
A player from Woodruff won a remarkable $2.5 million jackpot, while another resident from Summerville claimed $2 million from a scratch-off ticket. Additionally, a Columbia resident secured a $500,000 prize. Numerous other players also enjoyed smaller wins, showcasing the thriving South Carolina lottery scene.
South Carolina Lottery Winners Celebrate Large Prizes Across the State
Multiple Lottery Winners Hit Significant Prizes with Big Payouts in South Carolina
Columbia, SC — South Carolina lottery players experienced a highly fortunate day on October 13, 2025, with several winners claiming major jackpots and substantial prizes. The day saw one individual claiming a remarkable $2.5 million jackpot, another winning $2 million, and a third securing $500,000 in prize money. Additionally, numerous players enjoyed smaller winnings from various scratch-off and draw games.
Major Jackpot Wins Announced
$2.5 Million Winner at Nick’s Mart in Woodruff
A fortunate player purchased a Magnificent Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket at Nick’s Mart on North Main Street in Woodruff. The ticket holder won the game’s top prize of $2.5 million, an amount that remains unclaimed at the moment. The winner chose to remain anonymous, consistent with South Carolina’s law allowing lottery players to preserve their privacy. The retailer was rewarded with a $25,000 commission for selling the winning ticket. Notably, there are still three remaining top prizes of $2.5 million in this game.
$2 Million Prize Claimed by Summerville Resident
A player from Summerville purchased a Double Up! scratch-off ticket at Harris Teeter on Highway 17 in Summerville, SC. The ticket was a winner of $2 million. The winner has plans to buy a house with the prize money and considers himself “very lucky.” He reported a previous lottery win of $10,000 about ten years ago. There are still three $2 million prizes available in the Double Up! game, and Harris Teeter received a $20,000 commission for selling the winning ticket.
$500,000 Prize from Red Hot Bonus Scratch-off
An individual from Columbia purchased a Red Hot Bonus scratch-off ticket at City Fuel & Food gas station on Bush River Road. The ticket yielded a $500,000 prize, with the winner planning to buy a new car for his wife and a used vehicle for himself. The retailer earned a $5,000 commission for selling the ticket. One of the four top prizes in this game remains unclaimed.
Other Notable Wins in South Carolina
The state experienced a variety of other successful players, including winners in draw games and Cash Pop. The Powerball drawing resulted in winning numbers 13-14-32-52-64, with a Powerball of 12, and a Power Play of 2. A separate Powerball Double Play ticket, with winning number 07, also resulted in a win, although the prize amount was not specified.
In midday and evening pick games, the results included Pick 3 numbers of 7-5-7 and 6-1-6, with respective FBs (Fireballs) of 7 and 2. The Pick 4 game yielded 7-6-9-3 and 1-9-8-1, with Fireballs of 7 and 2. Cash Pop results for midday and evening were both 11, and the overall winning numbers were 06-19-28-41-42. The Palmetto Cash 5 numbers were 12-13-46-49-68.
Prize Claim Process and Regulations
South Carolina allows winners to remain anonymous, providing privacy for those claiming large prizes. Prizes up to $500 can be redeemed directly at authorized retailers. Winnings over $501 and up to $100,000 must be claimed by mailing a completed claim form along with valid identification to the Lottery Claims Center. For amounts exceeding $100,000, winners are required to appear in person at the Lottery Headquarters in Columbia. The deadline for claiming prizes is 180 days from the draw date.
For larger winnings, the lottery offers an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) option, allowing winners to receive their prize via direct deposit.
Additional Context and Remarks
South Carolina’s lottery regulations permit winners to keep their identities private, a policy that has become a popular feature for those claiming substantial prizes. The recent wins highlight the continued popularity of scratch-off games and draw games, with multiple prizes remaining in the various games for future players to win.
As the state celebrates these recent successes, lottery officials remind players to check their tickets carefully and claim their prizes within the designated time frame. The lottery continues to be a significant source of entertainment and revenue for South Carolina, benefiting state programs and initiatives.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
- WLTX: Evening SC Lottery Results
- WYFF: South Carolina Lottery Winner in Woodruff
- The State: Lottery News
- WBTV: Man Wins $2 Million Lottery
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Google Scholar: South Carolina Lottery Winning Numbers
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery News
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