October 15, 2025

Two South Carolina Players Win Big in Lottery

Woodruff and Columbia, October 15, 2025

News Summary

An anonymous player from Woodruff won $2.5 million with a scratch-off ticket. Another player in Columbia took home $500,000. Both winners have plans for their winnings, highlighting the excitement of the SC Lottery.

Columbia

On October 14, 2025, two lucky South Carolina Lottery players struck it rich with significant scratch-off prizes, including one winning ticket worth $2.5 million. Meanwhile, Mega Millions and other draw game results revealed numerous opportunities for players across the state.

An anonymous player from Woodruff won $2.5 million after purchasing a Magnificent Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket at Nick’s Mart on North Main Street. This remarkable win has led to a $25,000 commission for the store, showcasing the potential benefits for retailers selling winning tickets.

In another highlight, a player in Columbia claimed a substantial $500,000 prize by playing the Red Hot Bonus scratch-off ticket, bought at City Fuel & Food on Bush River Road. The winner, also wishing to remain anonymous, has expressed plans to buy a new car for his wife along with a used car for himself. The store that sold the winning ticket will receive a $5,000 commission as a reward for the sale.

Latest Lottery Draw Results

Alongside these victories, the South Carolina Education Lottery held several draw games on the same day. The winning numbers for the Mega Millions draw were reported as 12-22-49-57-58 with a Mega Ball of 19. Other results include:

Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL – Midday: 8-5-4, FB: 1; Evening: 0-3-8, FB: 4
Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL – Midday: 0-3-4-0, FB: 1; Evening: 2-4-4-7, FB: 4
Cash Pop – Winning numbers: 06-10-21-28-31
Palmetto Cash 5 – Winning numbers were not specifically listed

Claiming Lottery Prizes

Players who have won lottery prizes can take the following steps to claim their winnings:

For prizes up to $500: Redeem at any authorized SC Education Lottery retailer by presenting a signed ticket.
For prizes between $501 and $100,000: Mail the signed ticket, a completed claim form, and a government-issued ID to the SC Education Lottery Claims Center.
For prizes exceeding $100,000: Claim in person at the SC Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia, with all necessary documentation.

Importantly, winners must submit their claims within 180 days of the draw date to be eligible for their prizes.

Conclusion

The recent lottery wins not only showcase the thrill of the game but also highlight the financial windfalls available to players within South Carolina. With various draw games and scratch-off tickets, the South Carolina Education Lottery continues to offer opportunities for players looking to change their fortunes.