Columbia, SC, October 27, 2025
News Summary
Savion Lytle won a substantial $150,000 from a digital instant game while the South Carolina Education Lottery reported draw results, including the current Powerball Jackpot of $1.3 billion. The lottery continues to support educational initiatives in the state, with substantial contributions reported. Retailers can now accept cashless payments, enhancing accessibility for players.
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Education Lottery released results for its draw games held on October 26, 2025. For those participating in the evening games, the winning numbers are as follows:
- Evening Pick 3: 4-2-1, with a Fireball of 4
- Evening Pick 4: 9-5-3-5, with a Fireball of 4
- Evening Cash Pop: 14
- Palmetto Cash 5: 01-17-22-30-31
Prizes of up to $500 can be claimed at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. For winnings ranging from $501 to $100,000, winners must mail a signed ticket, a completed claim form, and a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Lottery Claims Center. Those with prizes exceeding $100,000 must claim their winnings in person at the South Carolina Lottery Headquarters in Columbia, where they will need to present their signed ticket, claim form, photo ID, and Social Security card. All lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the respective draw date.
The current Powerball Jackpot is approximately $1.3 billion, which marks the sixth largest prize in lottery history. If no winner emerges from the Wednesday drawing, an additional lottery drawing is scheduled for Saturday, September 6. South Carolina has produced seven Powerball winners, with the most recent ticket sold in 2013, which was worth $399 million.
In a significant update, South Carolina lottery retailers can now accept cashless payments following the passage of Senate Bill 169 in July 2025. This change is expected to enhance accessibility for players who prefer digital transactions.
There has also been a recent top prize winner of $150,000 from a digital instant game, The Lamp, played in Charlotte. The winner, Savion Lytle, had odds of 1 in 1,000,000. He plans to allocate a portion of his winnings towards trade school education, showcasing the potential impact of lottery winnings on personal development.
Since its inception in 2002, the South Carolina Lottery has generated approximately $8.9 billion for state education, with a reported $546.8 million in earnings for the year 2025 alone. The robust success of the lottery can be attributed to the increasing popularity of scratch-off tickets and the Palmetto Cash 5 game, both of which have attracted a substantial number of participants.
The chairman of the South Carolina Lottery Commission, Sam Litchfield, has expressed pride in the contributions made by the lottery, highlighting its role in supporting educational initiatives within the state. The ongoing support and participation of residents in lottery games continue to enhance funding for essential educational programs.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online – Lottery Results
- The State – Lottery News
- NC Lottery – $150,000 Prize Winner
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- WIS TV – SC Education Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery
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