October 17, 2025

Columbia Player Wins $1 Million in Lottery

Columbia, October 17, 2025

News Summary

A player from Columbia has won a stunning $1 million in the Million Dollar Mania game. This big win occurred after purchasing a second ticket at J & S Food Mart. Additionally, another player from Engelhard won $219,685 playing the Bison Bonanza digital game. The South Carolina Lottery has reported multiple winners across games, making it a thrilling time for residents.

Columbia

The South Carolina Lottery reported exciting results on October 16, 2025, with significant wins across various games, including Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, and the Million Dollar Mania. Notably, a player in Columbia won $1 million in the Million Dollar Mania game after purchasing a second ticket, while another player from Engelhard scored a substantial jackpot playing the Bison Bonanza digital instant game.

Lottery Results Summary

The midday Pick 3 numbers drew 7-4-7, with a Fireball of 9, while the evening results were 0-9-7, paired with a Fireball of 2. For the Pick 4, the midday draw showed results of 4-8-9-8 and an evening draw of 4-5-1-5, again featuring Fireballs of 9 and 2 respectively. In Cash Pop, the winning numbers were 07-13-16-28-31. The Palmetto Cash 5 results displayed 13 for the midday draw and 14 for the evening.

Million Dollar Mania Win

A player from Columbia struck it rich in the Million Dollar Mania game by purchasing the ticket at J & S Food Mart on Forest Drive. The shop received a $10,000 commission for selling the winning ticket. The odds of winning this game are 1 in 1,530,000. The lucky winner plans to pay off existing debts and save the remaining amount for future needs following the life-changing win.

Bison Bonanza Jackpot

In another significant win, Santana McCoy from Engelhard claimed a jackpot of $219,685 playing the Bison Bonanza instant digital game. After wagering just $5, she won the Epic jackpot with odds of winning being 1 in 6.2 million. After accounting for taxes, McCoy’s take-home total was $157,626. Plans for her winnings include home improvements and purchasing a new car. Following her win, the Bison Bonanza jackpot will restart at $50,000, having previously reached over $71,000.

How to Claim Prizes

The South Carolina Education Lottery has clear guidelines for claiming prizes. Winnings up to $500 can be redeemed at authorized retailers. For winnings ranging from $501 to $100,000, winners must mail their signed ticket along with a claim form to the Claims Center. For prizes exceeding $100,000, winners must visit the lottery headquarters in Columbia in person to claim their earnings. Additionally, players can set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposit of larger prizes. It’s important for winners to claim their prizes within 180 days from the draw date.

Additional Lottery Wins

Recent results from the Powerball also highlighted significant wins, with one ticket winning $100,000 by using PowerPlay and three tickets claiming $50,000 each from different locations. The winning Powerball numbers were 11 – 23 – 44 – 61 – 62, with the Powerball being 17 and PowerPlay at 2. Furthermore, a Mega Millions player won $30,000 with a ticket purchased at Quick Pantry in Orangeburg, with the winning numbers being 6 – 14 – 36 – 58 – 62 and the Megaball as 24.

Conclusion

October 16 was a notable day for South Carolina Lottery players, showcasing a mix of big winners and exciting draws across various games. With multiple jackpots and significant prize money up for grabs, it continues to be a thrilling source of entertainment for residents across the state.