Columbia, South Carolina, October 20, 2025
News Summary
A woman recently won over $500,000 by purchasing a Palmetto Cash 5 ticket at a local gas station. Lottery players across South Carolina eagerly await the latest results for Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5. The odds of winning vary significantly, with recent notable winners capturing six-figure jackpots through thrilling ticket purchases. The excitement around these draws continues to draw residents hoping to change their financial fortunes.
Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Lottery has released the latest results for various games drawn on October 19, 2025. Lottery players eagerly awaited the results for Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5, as many sought the opportunity to claim life-changing prizes.
Winning Numbers
The results for the evening draws are as follows:
- Pick 3: 9-0-0, with FIREBALL 7.
- Pick 4: 4-3-2-3, with FIREBALL 7.
- Cash Pop: 12.
- Palmetto Cash 5: 01-08-18-21-23.
Prize Claiming Information
- Prizes up to $500 can be redeemed directly at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer by presenting a signed winning ticket.
- For winnings between $501 and $100,000, winners must mail the signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, and a copy of a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center.
- Claims for winnings above $100,000 must be made in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia. Winners need to bring a signed winning ticket, claim form, government-issued photo ID, and Social Security card.
- Winners of substantial prizes also have the option to set up Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for the direct deposit of their winnings.
It is crucial for players to note the claim deadline: All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date for draw games.
Notable Recent Winners
Recently, the South Carolina Lottery has seen a surge of remarkable winning stories. Among them:
- A woman won over $500,000 after buying a Palmetto Cash 5 ticket at a local gas station.
- Another lady, who almost left behind a winning ticket, returned just in time to claim her $1 million prize.
- A man won a significant prize from a previously losing ticket thanks to a second chance promotion.
- A woman experienced a win of $1 million after following her instinct to purchase a specific ticket.
Odds of Winning
The odds of winning in South Carolina Lottery games vary significantly:
- For six-figure jackpots, odds were approximately 1-in-780,000.
- For seven-figure jackpots, the odds were slightly steeper at 1-in-850,668.
Players looking to strike it rich in other six-figure jackpots faced similar odds of 1-in-850,668.
Background Context
The South Carolina Education Lottery, established to generate funds for education, has become a popular entertainment option for residents looking to improve their financial circumstances through lottery games. With various games offering diverse prize amounts and odds, players are drawn to the thrill of potentially winning big. The latest October draws add another chapter to the ongoing successes enjoyed by lottery participants throughout the state.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: SC Lottery Results
- The State: SC Lottery News
- WIS-TV: Midlands Winner
- UPI: Lottery Clerk Mistake
- NC Lottery: Anson County Winner
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery
- Google Scholar: Lottery Winnings
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: SC Lottery Results
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