Columbia, SC, September 8, 2025
News Summary
The Powerball jackpot in South Carolina has reached an impressive $1.8 billion, making it the second-largest in U.S. history. Players are eagerly checking their tickets after the latest draws, which include winning numbers from both September 6 and September 7. The jackpot continues to grow, with the next drawing coming soon.
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Education Lottery has announced the results for the draw games held on September 6, 2025, and September 7, 2025. As players eagerly check their tickets, the jackpot for the Powerball game remains noteworthy, reaching approximately $1.8 billion—marking it as the second-largest in U.S. history.
The winning numbers for the Powerball draw on September 6 were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, with a Powerball of 17 and a Power Play of 2. Tickets for the Powerball can be purchased for $2 from various authorized retailers, including convenience stores and gas stations, as well as online in certain states. Players are asked to select six numbers, comprised of five white balls (ranging from 1 to 69) and one red Powerball (ranging from 1 to 26). For an additional $1, players can opt for “Power Play,” which increases non-jackpot prize winnings by up to 10 times.
On September 6, other lottery draw results were as follows:
- Pick 3: Midday – 9-0-7, FB: 6; Evening – 9-8-6, FB: 9
- Pick 4: Midday – 2-1-1-9, FB: 6; Evening – 7-3-3-1, FB: 9
- Cash Pop: 07-10-29-34-36
- Palmetto Cash 5: 21-29-34-41-65
Results for the draw games on September 7 were as follows:
- Pick 3: Evening – 7-0-0, FB: 4
- Pick 4: Evening – 0-3-9-3, FB: 4
- Cash Pop: Evening – 08
- Palmetto Cash 5: 17-26-27-38-41
Players can claim their prizes depending on the amount won. Prizes up to $500 can be redeemed directly at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer with a signed winning ticket. For winnings between $501 and $100,000, players must mail a signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, and a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center. For prizes above $100,000, claims must be made in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters, located at 1303 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC, where the necessary documentation must be presented.
The claim for prizes must be completed within 180 days from the date of the respective drawing. Large prizewinners also have the option to set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for the direct deposit of their winnings. Mail-in claims should be sent to:
SC Education Lottery
P.O. Box 11039
Columbia, SC 29211-1039
The most recent Powerball jackpot was won by two individuals, with one ticket sold in Missouri and another in Texas. Each winner now has the choice between a lump sum of $410.3 million or an annuity amounting to $893.5 million before taxes. The winning ticket in Texas was notably sold at a gas station in Fredericksburg, capturing the attention of eager lottery players.
The last Powerball jackpot was claimed in May 2025; the next drawing is scheduled for September 8, 2025. If no tickets match the winning numbers, the jackpot will continue to grow. The Powerball drawings occur three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings.
In addition to traditional retailers, players can also utilize the Jackpocket app for the convenience of digital lottery ticket purchases, available in several U.S. states.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- WLTX
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Express News
- Google Scholar: lottery results South Carolina
- USA Today
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
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