Columbia, October 13, 2025
News Summary
A lucky player in Columbia has won $100,000 in the Powerball lottery, taking advantage of the PowerPlay feature. The winning numbers were 11 – 23 – 44 – 61 – 62, with Powerball 17. Additionally, three other players won $50,000 each in the same drawing, reflecting the continued excitement of the South Carolina Education Lottery and its draw games.
Columbia, South Carolina — October 12, 2025
The South Carolina Education Lottery announced the results of its draw games and notable winning tickets across multiple draws on October 12, 2025. Several players experienced significant winnings, including a major jackpot, while numerous others claimed smaller prizes. These results highlight the ongoing popularity and widespread participation in the state’s lottery games.
Major Jackpot and Notable Wins
One of the most exciting outcomes was a player winning $100,000 in the Powerball lottery, thanks to the activation of the PowerPlay feature. The winning Powerball numbers for the Saturday night draw were 11 – 23 – 44 – 61 – 62, with the Powerball number being 17. The PowerPlay multiplier was 2, effectively doubling a significant portion of the winnings. The winning ticket was purchased at Cheapway on Shop Road in Columbia, South Carolina. This player chose to add PowerPlay to their ticket, which increased their prize from the original potential payout to $100,000.
In addition to the main winner, three other players also won substantial amounts of $50,000 each in the same Powerball drawing. Their winning tickets were sold at different locations across the state, including Parkers on Foxbank Boulevard in Moncks Corner, Hot Spot on East Poinsett Street in Greer, and Circle K on Highway 17 South in Surfside Beach. These winners have approximately 180 days from the drawing date to claim their prizes.
Other Significant Lottery Winnings
The Mega Millions game also saw a player win $30,000 in its preceding Friday night drawing. The winning numbers for that game were 6 – 14 – 36 – 58 – 62 with Megaball 24. The ticket, purchased at Quick Pantry on Binnicker Bridge Road in Orangeburg, was a chosen winning ticket for that week’s game. Like other prizes, this winner has 180 days to claim his winnings.
Instant Scratch-Off Wins
Aside from draw games, scratch-off tickets produced life-changing results. A fortunate player from the Upstate became a millionaire after winning $2.5 million through a Magnificent Jumbo Bucks scratch-off. The ticket was purchased at Nick’s Mart on North Main Street in Woodruff, South Carolina, for just $20. The winner has opted to remain anonymous, but the retailer received a $25,000 commission for selling the winning ticket.
Meanwhile, in the Midlands region, another ticket produced a $500,000 prize. The winning scratch-off, Red Hot Bonus, was purchased at City Fuel & Food on Bush River Road in Columbia. The victorious player plans to purchase a new car for his wife using the winnings. The retailer received a $5,000 commission for selling this ticket.
Important Lottery Claim Details
All winners are advised that prizes from draw games must be claimed within 180 days of the date of the drawing. The South Carolina Education Lottery continues to operate with transparency, providing opportunities for players statewide to participate in various lottery games with the chance to win substantial prizes across different game formats.
These recent results demonstrate the diverse types of winnings, from large jackpots to instant prizes, reflecting the lottery’s role in offering life-changing opportunities to South Carolinians. Winners are encouraged to verify their tickets promptly and follow official claiming procedures to secure their prizes.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- The State
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery results
- Live 5 News
- Google Scholar: South Carolina lottery
- Fox Carolina
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- ABC Columbia
- Google News: South Carolina lottery winners
- WIS TV
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