October 17, 2025

Columbia Player Wins Million Dollar Mania Jackpot

Columbia, October 17, 2025

News Summary

A Columbia player won a $1 million prize in the Million Dollar Mania game. The winning ticket was purchased at J & S Food Mart, earning the retailer a $10,000 commission. Another notable winner, Santana McCoy from Engelhard, secured a $219,685 jackpot from the Bison Bonanza. The South Carolina Lottery also provided details on claiming lottery winnings for various prize levels, ensuring all players can access their rewards.

Columbia, South Carolina — October 16, 2025

The South Carolina Lottery announced its latest results and jackpot winners for October 16, 2025, highlighting notable prizes, recent wins, and the procedures for claiming various levels of lottery winnings across the state.

Lottery Results and Notable Wins

Several draw games produced exciting results today:

Midday Pick 3: 7-4-7, with a Fireball number of 9
Evening Pick 3: 0-9-7, Fireball: 2
Midday Pick 4: 4-8-9-8, Fireball: 9
Evening Pick 4: 4-5-1-5, Fireball: 2
Cash Pop: 07-13-16-28-31
Palmetto Cash 5: 13 (Midday), 14 (Evening)

Additionally, multiple prize-winning tickets were announced across different lottery games:

Major Jackpot Winners

Million Dollar Mania

A Columbia player claimed a $1 million prize in the Million Dollar Mania game. The winning ticket was purchased at J & S Food Mart located on Forest Drive, which earned the retailer a $10,000 commission. The player’s fortunate return to purchase a second ticket resulted in the winnings, with odds of winning the top prize set at 1 in 1,530,000. The winner plans to use the funds to pay off debts and to save for future needs.

Bison Bonanza Jackpot

Santana McCoy, from Engelhard, secured a $219,685 jackpot playing the Bison Bonanza digital instant game. After wagering $5, she hit the epic jackpot with odds of 1 in 6.2 million. Following tax deductions, she received $157,626. McCoy intends to use her winnings to renovate her house and purchase a vehicle. The Bison Bonanza jackpot will restart at $50,000, having grown to over $71,000 after her win.

Prize Claim Procedures

The South Carolina Education Lottery stipulates the following guidelines for claiming winnings:

Prizes up to $500 can be redeemed at authorized retail outlets.
Winnings between $501 and $100,000 must be claimed by mailing the signed ticket and completion of a claim form to the lottery’s Claims Center.
Prizes exceeding $100,000 can only be claimed in person at the lottery headquarters located in Columbia.
Players with large winnings can opt for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to receive a direct deposit.
All claims must be filed within 180 days of the draw date for draw games.

Other Lottery Results

Recent popular lottery outcomes included:

Powerball: One ticket won $100,000 with PowerPlay; three tickets won $50,000 each, with numbers 11-23-44-61-62 and Powerball 17, PowerPlay 2.
Mega Millions: A player in Orangeburg purchased a winning ticket with numbers 6-14-36-58-62 and Megaball 24, claiming a $30,000 prize.

Overall, October 16, 2025, marked a notable day for South Carolina lottery participants, with multiple winners across various games and clear procedures for claiming prizes, ensuring transparency and accessibility for all players.

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STAFF HERE BEAUFORT

The HERE Beaufort Staff Writers are a collaborative team of journalists, editors, and local contributors passionate about delivering accurate, timely information to the Beaufort community. As part of the HEREcity.com Network, which powers over 100 U.S. city sites including HEREcolumbia.com, our staff draws on collective experience in South Carolina journalism to cover everything from business sales and real estate developments to dining deals and community initiatives. Our Expertise and Background: Local Roots in Beaufort : Our team includes lifelong Beaufort residents and SC natives with deep knowledge of the area’s history, economy, and culture. We’ve covered key events like the recent sale of the historic Crofts Block Building, Beaufort’s equestrian heritage, and growth in local tech and education sectors (e.g., BeaufortTechnical College programs). Collective Experience: With over 50 combined years in journalism, our staff has backgrounds in print, digital media, and community reporting. We prioritize fact-based stories, drawing from sources like the Beaufort Chamber of Commerce, city government records, and on-the-ground interviews. Commitment to Quality: Every article is a group effort, involving research, editing, and verification to ensure reliability. We adhere to journalistic standards, citing credible sources and updating content as new details emerge.

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