October 16, 2025

Major Prize Wins Announced in South Carolina Education Lottery Drawings

South Carolina, October 16, 2025

News Summary

Santana McCoy from Engelhard secured a $219,685 jackpot playing the digital instant game Bison Bonanza. The South Carolina Education Lottery also revealed a $2.5 million prize won by a player from Woodruff. The lottery continues to contribute to educational funding.

Columbia, SC – Major Prize Wins Announced in South Carolina Education Lottery Drawings

The South Carolina Education Lottery announced the results for several draw games on October 15, 2025, revealing significant winnings for players across the state. Notable among these was a $2.5 million prize won by an unnamed player from Woodruff, SC, who purchased a ticket from Nick’s Mart. The winning came from the Magnificent Jumbo Bucks scratch-off game, which has odds of 1 in 1.72 million.

In addition to the scratch-off winner, Santana McCoy from Engelhard secured a $219,685 jackpot playing the digital instant game Bison Bonanza. McCoy, who wagered $5, now has plans to repair her house and invest in a new car after taking home $157,626 following tax withholdings.

Latest Draw Results Overview

In the latest lottery drawings, key results are as follows:

Powerball: Winning numbers were 10-13-28-34-47, with the Powerball number being 15 and Power Play being 3.
Pick 3: Midday numbers were 1-4-1 (FB: 1) and evening numbers were 4-0-8 (FB: 0).
Pick 4: Midday results were 6-1-8-4 (FB: 1) and evening results were 9-2-6-0 (FB: 0).
Cash Pop: Winning numbers were 02-05-13-27-32.
Palmetto Cash 5: The winning numbers were 05-20-27-44-51, with the jackpot prize amounting to $170,000.

The winning ticket for the Palmetto Cash 5 was sold at a Circle K gas station in Camden, after the jackpot had rolled over seven times before this win, marking the 27th jackpot win for the game since its inception.

Retailer Commissions and Contributions

Retailers benefit from the lottery as well, with Nick’s Mart receiving a $25,000 commission for selling the winning scratch-off ticket. Proceeds from lottery sales are allocated to support state education funding, prize payments, and retailer commissions, thereby contributing to local economies.

Claiming Prizes and Winner Anonymity

Lottery winners have 180 days to claim their prizes following a win. South Carolina is one of only 11 states permitting lottery winners to maintain their anonymity, allowing players to enjoy their winnings without public attention.

Background on South Carolina Education Lottery

The South Carolina Education Lottery was established to generate funding for educational initiatives in the state. It offers a variety of games, including draw games and scratch-offs, which provide substantial prizes while supporting local educational programs. Each ticket purchase contributes to state education, assisting in enhancing the quality of education accessible to residents.

For players across the state, the excitement of potential winnings continues to draw attention to the South Carolina Education Lottery, which remains a significant funding source for education while providing numerous opportunities for financial gain to its participants.