Columbia, South Carolina, October 25, 2025
News Summary
The South Carolina Education Lottery has announced the winning numbers for the Mega Millions jackpot, which has reached $318.2 million. The winning numbers are 11-18-31-51-56 with a Mega Ball of 24. Players are eagerly waiting for the next drawing as over $3 million was won in the last drawing. Lottery officials remind players about the claims process and the importance of responsible gaming.
Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Education Lottery has announced the winning numbers for the Mega Millions drawing held on October 24, 2025. Players were eagerly awaiting the results as the Mega Millions jackpot soared to an estimated $318.2 million, making it the ninth-largest jackpot in the game’s history. In this drawing, the winning numbers were 11-18-31-51-56, with a Mega Ball of 24.
The next Mega Millions drawing is set to take place on October 28, 2025. In the most recent drawing, which occurred on October 21, 2025, there was one ticket that matched five numbers with a 3X multiplier, leading to a prize of $3 million.
For those who play other games in the South Carolina Education Lottery, the results for the Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL and Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL games were also announced on the same day. In the midday results for Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL, the winning numbers were 6-1-6, with a FIREBALL of 5. The evening results showed winning numbers of 6-5-0, accompanied by a FIREBALL of 7.
In the Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL game, midday winning numbers were 2-3-2-1, with a FIREBALL of 5. The evening drawing produced winning numbers of 6-9-8-4, also featuring a FIREBALL of 7. Additionally, the Cash Pop game revealed the numbers 06-08-30-37-38.
Players looking to claim their prizes should be aware of the lottery’s claim processes. For prizes up to $500, winners can redeem their winnings directly at any authorized retailer with a signed ticket. Prizes ranging from $501 to $100,000 require players to mail their signed tickets, a completed claim form, and a government-issued ID to the Claims Center. For prizes above $100,000, winners must claim their prizes in person at the Headquarters, providing a signed ticket, claim form, a government-issued ID, and their Social Security card. It is also advisable for players to secure copies of their documents when mailing claims.
Winners need to be mindful of the claim deadline, as all prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date. This structured process ensures that all participants have a clear and efficient way to claim winnings, regardless of the prize amount.
As a reminder for those who participate in Mega Millions, the odds of winning the jackpot stand at 1 in 290,472,336. The last Mega Millions jackpot was awarded on June 27, 2025, for a total of $348 million in Virginia. These staggering figures indicate the excitement and potential rewards for players taking part in such games.
The South Carolina Education Lottery continues to provide entertainment and opportunities for residents, reinforcing the importance of responsible gaming. As the next drawing approaches, many are keenly anticipating the chance to chase the dream of winning a life-changing prize.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- CT Post
- The State
- News-Press
- ABC7 NY
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery
- Google Scholar: lottery prize redemption
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- Google News: lottery results
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