Columbia, SC, October 21, 2025
News Summary
A player from Columbia won $1 million after purchasing a Million Dollar Mania ticket following an initial loss. The winning ticket was bought at J & S Food Mart. The Powerball jackpot climbed to an impressive $304 million, with rest of the games also revealing exciting results. This underscores the thrill that comes with participating in these popular lottery options.
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Education Lottery conducted its latest drawing on October 20, 2025, featuring several popular games and significant prize updates. Players across the state eagerly checked their tickets following the announcement of the winning numbers and a noteworthy jackpot increase.
The Powerball drawing revealed the winning numbers: 32, 38, 66, 67, and 69, with the Powerball being 19 and a Power Play of 2. As a result of this drawing, the Powerball jackpot has now reached an impressive $304 million for those who may match all five numbers and the Powerball. If a player opts for the cash option, they could receive $144.6 million before taxes.
In addition to the Powerball, the drawing also included results for the following games:
- Pick 3:
- Midday: 5-4-3; Fireball: 3
- Evening: 8-7-4; Fireball: 1
- Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL:
- Midday: 4-8-3-3; Fireball: 3
- Evening: 6-4-5-8; Fireball: 1
- Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL:
- Midday: 13; Evening: 02
- Cash Pop: 12, 15, 24, 31, 32
- Palmetto Cash 5: 33, 48, 52, 55, 68; Powerball: 09
In a remarkable story, a player from Columbia won $1 million after purchasing a different Million Dollar Mania ticket following an initial loss. The winning ticket, bought at J & S Food Mart on Forest Drive, demonstrates the excitement and unpredictability of lottery games. The odds of winning $1 million in the Million Dollar Mania game are set at 1 in 1,530,000. In addition to the win, J & S Food Mart received a $10,000 commission for selling the ticket.
Players seeking to claim their prizes should be aware of the following guidelines: prizes up to $500 are claimable at any authorized retailer. For winnings between $501 and $100,000, prizes must be sent by mail to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center with a completed claim form and identification. Also, prizes exceeding $100,000 need to be claimed in person along with ID and Social Security card. Winners can also organize for an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposit.
It is crucial for all winners to claim their prizes within 180 days of the drawing date, ensuring they receive their winnings promptly and correctly.
The Powerball draws take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights, providing frequent opportunities for players to try their luck. Lottery participants can choose their numbers or opt for a Quick Pick to receive randomly generated selections. Tickets are available for purchase both in person and online via Jackpocket in eligible states.
As the excitement builds for future drawings, participants are reminded to play responsibly and keep an eye on the lottery results to see if fortune smiles upon them next.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Lottery
- WIS TV: Midlands Winner Takes Home $1 Million
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery Winners
- News Press: Powerball Winning Numbers
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Live 5 News: Multiple Winning Lottery Tickets Sold
- Google News: Powerball Jackpot October 2025
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