Columbia, South Carolina, October 18, 2025
News Summary
Two tickets from Arizona and Texas matched five white balls, earning second-tier prizes of $2 million each. The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow, with significant distribution of prizes across different tiers.
Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Education Lottery has announced the latest Mega Millions results from the drawing held on October 14, 2025. The winning numbers were 09-21-27-48-56, with the Mega Ball being 10. A total of over $12.1 million has been distributed across 401,467 winning tickets in this drawing.
Among the notable winners, two tickets matched five white balls and won second-tier prizes of $2 million each, with tickets purchased in both Arizona and Texas. In addition, fifteen tickets managed to match four white balls plus the Mega Ball, receiving varying prizes based on multipliers. Some of the other rewarding prizes included eight tickets at 2X for $20,000, four tickets at 3X for $30,000, two tickets at 4X for $40,000, and one ticket at 5X for $50,000.
As the Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow, this ongoing sweepstakes has not been won since June 27, 2023, when a staggering $348 million jackpot was claimed in Virginia. The current odds of winning the Mega Millions now stand at 1 in 292 million, making each entry a formidable endeavor for hopeful players. The largest Mega Millions jackpot recorded remains at $1.602 billion, which was won in Florida on August 8, 2023.
Other South Carolina Lottery Draw Results
In addition to the Mega Millions drawing, the South Carolina Education Lottery also released results for their other popular draw games. The Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL results for midday were 1-9-2, with a FIREBALL of 4, while the evening results were 6-6-8 with a FIREBALL of 2. For the Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL, the midday results were 2-3-9-8, with a FIREBALL of 4, and the evening results were 7-1-9-7, with a FIREBALL of 2. The winning numbers for the Cash Pop game were 01-02-04-31-42.
Claims Process for Lottery Prizes
Winning ticket holders are reminded that there is a specific process for claiming lottery prizes based on the amount won:
- Up to $500: Winners can claim their prize directly at any authorized retailer with a signed winning ticket.
- $501 to $100,000: Winners must mail in their signed ticket, a completed claim form, and a government-issued ID to the Claims Center.
- Over $100,000: Claims must be made in person at the Lottery Headquarters with the signed ticket, a claim form, a government ID, and a Social Security card.
Claim Center Information
For larger prizes, the claim center’s mailing address is:
SC Education Lottery, P.O. Box 11039, Columbia, SC 29211-1039.
Columbia Claims Center: 1303 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
It is crucial for winners to be aware that all prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date. Additional resources, including claim forms and detailed information, are available on the South Carolina Lottery’s claim page.
Conclusion
The excitement surrounding the Mega Millions jackpot continues to draw in players from all over, with significant winnings distributing across different tiers. As players enter, they are reminded of the long odds and the importance of timely ticket claims. For those looking to participate in future drawings, a variety of draw games are available through the South Carolina Education Lottery, each presenting their own opportunities for winning.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results October 17, 2025
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- WLTX: Evening SC Lottery Results September 27, 2025
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery results
- CT Post: Winning Numbers Drawn in Thursday’s South
- Google Scholar: Lottery Prizes
- ABC7NY: Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $625 Million
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
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