Columbia, SC, October 25, 2025
News Summary
A recent Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot was won by a player in Columbia who purchased a ticket at Simba Express, claiming $160,000. Additionally, a woman from the Pee Dee region won $140,000 through consistent play, marking a life-changing event with her new car purchase. Both winners highlight the lottery’s popularity in South Carolina.
South Carolina Sees Two Major Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpot Wins
Columbia, SC — In recent lottery news, South Carolina’s Palmetto Cash 5 game experienced two significant jackpot victories, highlighting the ongoing popularity and unpredictability of the state’s lottery offerings.
Latest Jackpot Awarded to a Winner in Columbia
The most recent Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot, totaling $160,000, was claimed by a player who purchased the winning ticket at Simba Express, located at 2932 Alpine Rd., Columbia. The winning numbers for the drawing held on Thursday, October 2 were 6, 8, 30, 37, 38. This ticket successfully matched all five numbers drawn, securing the jackpot.
The winner now has 180 days from the draw date to claim their prize, according to lottery rules. The odds of winning the Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot with a single ticket are approximately 1 in 850,668.
Second Jackpot Winner in the Pee Dee Region
Meanwhile, another noteworthy victory occurred in the Pee Dee region, where a woman secured a $140,000 prize. She credited her consistent play of certain numbers over several months for her good fortune. She purchased her winning ticket at the Refuel station on Lamar Highway using a quick pick feature, which randomly selected her numbers.
This woman’s story underscores how long-term, regular play can sometimes lead to unexpectedly large wins. Her primary set of numbers was played repeatedly, demonstrating a strategy some players use when participating in the game.
Celebratory Purchases and Recognition
Following her win, the woman purchased a new car, marking a life-changing event. Her story is a common one among lottery winners, reflecting how wins can enable major lifestyle upgrades. However, she has emphasized that her play involved deliberate, recurring number choices rather than spontaneous selections.
Claiming Prizes and Game Regulations
The South Carolina Education Lottery provides several options for claiming prizes based on the amount won:
- Prizes up to $500 can be redeemed directly at authorized lottery retailers.
- Winnings between $501 and $100,000 must be claimed by mail through the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center.
- Prizes exceeding $100,000 require claim in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia.
All prizes, regardless of amount, must be claimed within 180 days of the respective draw date, in adherence to state regulations.
Background and Context of the Drawings
The Palmetto Cash 5 game is a popular lottery option among South Carolinians, offering players the chance to win large jackpots with comparatively slim odds. The game involves selecting five numbers from a set of 1 through 38, with matching all five numbers resulting in a jackpot win. The game’s structure encourages consistent participation and has proven to produce multiple winners over recent months.
These recent jackpot wins are part of an ongoing pattern where players win varying amounts, from smaller prizes to multi-thousand dollar jackpots. The lottery continues to be a significant source of entertainment and funding for state programs, with ticket sales supporting education initiatives across South Carolina.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- CTPost
- WIS TV
- NH Register
- UPI
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery
- Google Scholar: South Carolina lottery
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina lottery
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