October 13, 2025

South Carolina Lottery Reports Big Wins

Columbia, SC, October 13, 2025

News Summary

A player using PowerPlay won $100,000 in the Powerball drawing, while three others took home $50,000 each. Meanwhile, a Mega Millions player won $30,000. Local games also created winners, including a $2.5 million jackpot and a $500,000 win from scratch-off tickets. The recent lottery draws brought joy to players across the state, highlighting the exciting opportunities available through the South Carolina Education Lottery.

Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Education Lottery reported a remarkable series of wins in its various draw games on October 12, 2025. Big prizes were awarded in the Powerball, Mega Millions, and local lottery games, bringing excitement to players across the state.

In the Powerball drawing held on Saturday night, one player became a $100,000 winner by utilizing the PowerPlay option. The winning numbers were 11, 23, 44, 61, 62, and the Powerball was 17, with a PowerPlay multiplier of 2. The victorious ticket was sold at Cheapway on Shop Road in Columbia.

Three additional lucky players also shared in the Powerball excitement, each winning $50,000. Their winning tickets were purchased at various locations: Parkers on Foxbank Boulevard in Moncks Corner, Hot Spot on East Poinsett Street in Greer, and Circle K on Highway 17 South in Surfside Beach. This drawing has brought a total of $250,000 in winnings to South Carolina Powerball players.

Additionally, a Mega Millions drawing held the preceding Friday resulted in a $30,000 win for one player. The Mega Millions winning numbers were 6, 14, 36, 58, 62, and the Megaball was 24. This winning ticket was purchased at Quick Pantry on Binnicker Bridge Road in Orangeburg, adding to the statewide lottery excitement.

Players must claim their lottery prizes within 180 days of the drawing date for draw games. This rule applies to all winnings from games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, and the local lottery games revealed on October 12.

Among the most significant wins in local lottery games, an Upstate player celebrated a life-altering moment with a $2.5 million jackpot from the Magnificent Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket. The winning ticket was purchased at Nick’s Mart on North Main Street in Woodruff. The purchase price was $20, and the identity of the winner remains anonymous. Nick’s Mart will receive a $25,000 commission for selling the ticket.

The winnings did not stop there; a Midlands man also achieved a substantial win of $500,000 from a Red Hot Bonus scratch-off ticket purchased at City Fuel & Food on Bush River Road in Columbia. This remarkable gain is set to pave the way for the winner to buy a new car for his wife. The location where this winning ticket was sold will receive a $5,000 commission.

Overall, the lottery results from October 12, 2025, showcased the thrill of winning and the positive impact of the lottery on South Carolina players. Lucky players walked away with substantial prizes, serving as a reminder of the fortunes that can change in an instant.

The South Carolina Education Lottery continues to provide opportunities for winning through its various draw games, and players are encouraged to participate. As with any lottery, while winning is not guaranteed, luck certainly played a key role on this exciting day of drawings.