Columbia, South Carolina, September 22, 2025
News Summary
The South Carolina Education Lottery has revealed the latest winning numbers from the recent draw, including Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5. Prize claiming procedures are outlined for various prize amounts, emphasizing timely claims. The lottery continues to support educational funding with significant contributions while the Powerball jackpot swells to $850 million, hinting at a surge in player interest and potential winnings.
Columbia, South Carolina — September 21, 2025
The latest results from the South Carolina Education Lottery have been announced, revealing the winning numbers from Wednesday’s evening draw and updates on prize claiming procedures. Additionally, the lottery continues to contribute significantly to educational funding across the state, with the current jackpot soaring to new heights.
Latest Lottery Results
There were several notable winning numbers in the recent draw:
- Pick 3 (Evening): 6-3-8 with a FIREBALL of 5
- Pick 4 (Evening): 0-7-4-3 with a FIREBALL of 5
- Cash Pop: 01
- Palmetto Cash 5: 01-02-10-11-17
These results are available at authorized lottery retailers, with winners encouraged to verify their tickets promptly.
Prize Claim Procedures and Payout Options
The South Carolina Education Lottery has clear guidelines for claiming winnings:
- Prizes up to $500 can be redeemed immediately at any authorized retailer. Winners need only to present the signed winning ticket for confirmation and payout.
- Prizes ranging from $501 to $100,000 require mailing a signed ticket along with a completed claim form and a copy of a government-issued photo ID to the Lottery’s Claims Center.
- Winnings exceeding $100,000 must be claimed in person at the lottery headquarters in Columbia. Claimants should bring the signed ticket, claim form, valid ID, and Social Security card for verification.
Large prize winners have the option to set up Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposit of their winnings, providing a secure and convenient payout method.
All claims must be made within 180 days from the draw date to be eligible, in accordance with lottery regulations.
Lottery Contributions and Educational Funding
The South Carolina Education Lottery has achieved significant milestone in 2025 by raising a total of $546.8 million to benefit public education across the state. Since its inception in 2002, the lottery has contributed more than $8.9 billion to support various educational programs, school supplies, and scholarships.
The lottery’s success is primarily fueled by popular games such as scratch-off tickets and the Palmetto 5 cash game, which continue to attract players statewide.
Powerball Jackpot Update
The Powerball jackpot has recently increased to a staggering $850 million, positioning it as the sixth-largest prize in the game’s history. This raises anticipation among players for the upcoming drawing, scheduled shortly.
Participants have two main options if they win the jackpot: a one-time cash payment of approximately $383 million or the full jackpot amount paid in 30 installments over 29 years. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot remain extremely slim, approximately 1 in 293 million, emphasizing the game’s challenging nature.
Looking Ahead
With the jackpot nearing historic levels, lottery officials remind players of the importance of responsible gaming and encourage timely claims for winnings according to outlined procedures. Meanwhile, the contributions to educational initiatives continue to grow, underscoring the lottery’s role in supporting students and schools in South Carolina.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Education Lottery
- NC Lottery: Johnston County Man Wins $10 Million
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery
- WIS TV: SC Education Lottery Raises Over $500M
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- UPI: North Carolina Education Lottery Celebrates 40th Birthday
- Google News: Lottery News
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