Columbia, South Carolina, September 22, 2025
News Summary
The South Carolina Education Lottery has announced the draw results for various games including Pick 3 and Pick 4. The Pick 3 results are 6-3-8 with a FIREBALL number of 5, while Pick 4 results are 0-7-4-3, also with a FIREBALL number of 5. Players can redeem prizes up to $500 at authorized retailers, with procedures outlined for larger winnings. The lottery has significantly contributed to education funding in the state, raising millions since its start.
Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Education Lottery has released the draw results for its games held on September 21, 2025, with various prizes available for winners. Evening draw results showed that the Pick 3 game yielded the numbers 6-3-8, with a FIREBALL number of 5. The Pick 4 results were 0-7-4-3, also with a FIREBALL number of 5. Additionally, the Cash Pop game result was 01, while the Palmetto Cash 5 drew the numbers 01-02-10-11-17.
Prize Claims and Redemption
Players who have won prizes up to $500 can redeem their winnings directly at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. Winners need to present a signed winning ticket to receive immediate payout. For prizes ranging from $501 to $100,000, winners are required to mail a signed ticket along with a completed claim form and a copy of their government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center.
For winnings exceeding $100,000, claims must be made personally at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters located in Columbia. Winners in this category will need to bring their signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, a government-issued photo ID, and their Social Security card. Additionally, winners of large prizes can opt to set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to receive their winnings via direct deposit.
Important Dates and Regulations
All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date for draw games. Players are encouraged to check their tickets promptly to ensure they do not miss the deadline.
Lottery Contributions to Education
The South Carolina Education Lottery has significantly contributed to the state’s education funding in 2025, raising approximately $546.8 million for students, which brings the total contributions to $8.9 billion since the lottery’s inception in 2002. This funding is attributed to the popularity of various lottery games, particularly the scratch-off tickets and the Palmetto Cash 5 draw game.
Powerball Jackpot Update
In related lottery news, the Powerball jackpot has surged to $850 million ahead of the next drawing, ranking it as the sixth-largest prize in the game’s history. Should a lucky winner emerge, they will have the option to collect a one-time cash payment of $383 million or receive the total prize amount in 30 installments over the span of 29 years. The odds of winning the Powerball jackpot remain challenging, estimated at approximately 1 in 293 million.
Conclusion
With exciting prizes available and significant contributions to education, the South Carolina Education Lottery continues to attract players and support state initiatives. Whether it’s through immediate wins from local retailers or life-changing jackpots, the impact of the lottery is felt across the state.
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- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Education Lottery
- NC Lottery: Johnston County Man Wins $10 Million
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- UPI: North Carolina Education Lottery Celebrates 40th Birthday
- Google News: Lottery News
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