Columbia, South Carolina, September 16, 2025
News Summary
An unidentified ticket holder purchased a Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot ticket worth $170,000 at Southeast BP in Columbia, South Carolina. The winning numbers were drawn, and the ticket remains unclaimed, providing a significant potential windfall. The ticket holder has 180 days to claim the prize before it is forfeited. Lottery players are reminded to check their tickets carefully and claim their winnings in a timely manner.
Columbia, SC – Unclaimed $170,000 Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpot Ticket Sold at Southeast BP
A lottery ticket purchased in Columbia, South Carolina, has resulted in a jackpot worth $170,000 that remains unclaimed. The ticket, which matched all five numbers drawn, was bought at a local convenience store and has yet to be claimed by its rightful owner.
Details of the Winning Ticket
The winning ticket was purchased at Southeast BP, located at 8000 Garners Ferry Road in Columbia. The ticket matched the five numbers drawn in the Palmetto Cash 5 game on Friday, which were 7, 22, 28, 29, and 37. The match of these numbers secured the jackpot prize.
Claim Process and Deadline
The South Carolina Education Lottery has announced that the winner has 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim the prize. It is essential for the lucky ticket holder to come forward within this period to receive their winnings. Failure to do so will result in the prize being forfeited and added to the lottery’s education fund.
Odds of Winning
The odds of winning the Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot are approximately 1 in 850,668. Despite the relatively long odds, lottery players continue to participate in the hope of striking it rich with a single ticket purchase.
Background and Additional Information
The Palmetto Cash 5 game is part of South Carolina’s state lottery offerings. Players select five numbers from a set of numbers ranging from 1 to 40, with the goal of matching all five to win the jackpot. Drawings are held regularly, offering players opportunities to win various prizes, including the jackpot.
Since the prize remains unclaimed, the winning ticket stands as a reminder of the possibilities and the importance of checking tickets thoroughly after each draw. The South Carolina Education Lottery emphasizes the need for winners to verify their tickets promptly and to claim their prizes within the designated timeframe.
Anyone holding the unclaimed ticket is encouraged to contact the South Carolina Education Lottery’s claims department. The agency provides assistance and guidance on the process required to claim the lottery winnings.
Conclusion
The Columbia area winner has a limited time to step forward and claim the $170,000 jackpot from the Palmetto Cash 5 game. The unclaimed ticket purchased at Southeast BP remains a significant potential windfall awaiting its rightful owner. The Lottery urges all players to check their tickets carefully and to claim prizes in a timely manner, ensuring that winnings are secured before the deadline.
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