Columbia, South Carolina, October 17, 2025
News Summary
The South Carolina Education Lottery has announced the winning numbers for several games, including the Pick 3 Evening draw, providing players with essential results and prize claiming information.
Columbia, South Carolina — October 16, 2025
The South Carolina Education Lottery announced the winning numbers for several games on October 16, 2025, including the latest Pick 3 Evening draw, along with results from other popular lottery games across the state.
Results of the Pick 3 Evening Draw
The winning combination for the Pick 3 Evening game on October 16 was 0, 7, 9, with a bonus number of 2. This drawing is part of the regular daily draw games offered by the South Carolina Education Lottery.
Recent Past Results
Prior to October 16, the Pick 3 Evening draws provided different results. On October 13, the winning numbers were 1, 6, 6, with a bonus number of 2. The game held on October 15 saw the numbers 0, 4, 8, with a bonus of 0. These consistent daily draws continue to offer multiple opportunities for players to win.
Other Draw Games and Results
The South Carolina Education Lottery also provides various other draw games, including Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5, among others.
Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL
In the midday drawing for Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL, the winning numbers were 4, 8, 9, 8, with a FIREBALL number of 9. The evening drawing results featured the numbers 4, 5, 1, 5, with a FIREBALL of 2. These games allow players to include a FIREBALL option to increase their chances at larger prizes.
Cash Pop
The Cash Pop game results for October 16 included midday winnings of 13 and evening winnings of 14. Players select a number for a chance to win varying prizes based on their entries.
Palmetto Cash 5 Results
The winning numbers for Palmetto Cash 5 on October 16 were 07, 13, 16, 28, and 31. This game offers a chance to win larger jackpots, with prizes that increase with multiple entries.
Prize Claiming Procedures and Deadlines
Prizes up to $500 can be claimed at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer, provided the ticket is signed. For winnings between $501 and $100,000, claimants must mail a signed ticket along with a filled-out claim form and a government-issued photo ID to the SC Education Lottery Claims Center.
Winners of amounts exceeding $100,000 are required to claim their prizes in person at the SC Education Lottery Headquarters located in Columbia. Necessary documents include a signed ticket, completed claim form, government-issued photo ID, and Social Security card.
Players also have the option to set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to receive their winnings directly into their bank accounts, streamlining the processing of larger prizes.
Important Deadlines and Additional Information
All prizes must be claimed within 180 days from the date of the draw. Unclaimed winnings after this period are typically forfeited, underscoring the importance of timely claims.
For further details, claim forms, and procedural information, players are advised to visit the official South Carolina Lottery claim page.
This overview of recent lottery results and claim procedures provides South Carolina players with essential information about their chances to win and steps to claim prizes, ensuring transparency and clarity across all lottery activities.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- Express News
- AP News
- Houston Chronicle
- Big Rapids News
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery
- Google Scholar: Lottery Problems
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery
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