October 17, 2025

South Carolina Lottery Reports Multiple Big Wins

Columbia, October 17, 2025

News Summary

Santana McCoy celebrated a remarkable win of $219,685 playing the Bison Bonanza game, while another player claimed $1 million in Million Dollar Mania in Columbia. The South Carolina Lottery reported exciting draws including Pick 3, Pick 4, and Powerball results. Players are reminded to check tickets and follow claiming procedures for their prizes.

Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Lottery has reported several exciting results for lottery players on October 16, 2025, including big wins and new opportunities for future players. Notable events from the lottery draw include winning combinations from the Pick 3, Pick 4, and other statewide games, alongside significant jackpots claimed by local players.

During the midday draw, the Pick 3 results were 7-4-7 with a Fireball of 9, while the evening draw resulted in 0-9-7 with a Fireball of 2. The midday Pick 4 numbers were 4-8-9-8, also with a Fireball of 9, whereas the evening Pick 4 results were 4-5-1-5 with a Fireball of 2. In addition, Cash Pop numbers drawn were 07-13-16-28-31, and Palmetto Cash 5 saw numbers 13 for midday and 14 for evening draws.

A significant highlight of the day was the $1 million win in the Million Dollar Mania game, claimed by a player from Columbia. This winner purchased a second ticket at J & S Food Mart on Forest Drive, securing the life-changing amount. The store, recognized for selling the winning ticket, will receive a $10,000 commission. Winning the Million Dollar Mania game comes with odds of just 1 in 1,530,000—a stark reminder of the rarity of such striking victories in lottery games.

Additionally, Santana McCoy from Engelhard celebrated a remarkable win of $219,685 while playing the Bison Bonanza digital instant game. Winning the Epic jackpot after wagering just $5, McCoy’s excitement was palpable as she marked this moment as a “dream” come true, celebrating the news with her family. After taxation, McCoy took home $157,626, which she plans to use for home improvements and purchasing a new car. Following her win, the Bison Bonanza jackpot will now restart at $50,000 after previously climbing to over $71,000.

For players interested in claiming prizes, the South Carolina Education Lottery has set procedures based on the amount won. Players can redeem prizes of up to $500 at authorized retailers. For winnings between $501 and $100,000, a signed ticket and claim form must be mailed to the Claims Center. Prizes exceeding $100,000 must be claimed in person at the main lottery headquarters located in Columbia. Additionally, players have the option to set up Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposits of large prizes, providing a convenient method for receiving winnings. It is essential for all prizes to be claimed within 180 days of the respective draw date for draw games.

Furthermore, recent Powerball results added to the excitement, with one ticket winning $100,000 using the PowerPlay option, while three other tickets earned $50,000 each from various locations across the state. The winning Powerball numbers were 11 – 23 – 44 – 61 – 62, with a Powerball of 17 and a PowerPlay of 2. In another draw, a Mega Millions player secured a winning ticket worth $30,000, which was purchased at Quick Pantry in Orangeburg, revealing numbers 6 – 14 – 36 – 58 – 62, with a Megaball of 24.

As the South Carolina Lottery continues to hold draws and create winners across the state, players are reminded to check their tickets closely and remain aware of the guidelines for claiming their hard-earned prizes. The kitchen table conversations about lottery dreams are alive and well in the Palmetto State, with new chances on the horizon.