South Carolina (SC) Lottery Results & Winning Numbers
Results Updated On:25 Oct 2025 (GMT)
| Game | Winning Numbers | Details |
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| Mega Millions |
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| Powerball |
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| Palmetto Cash 5 |
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| Lucky For Life |
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| Pick 4 Midday |
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| Pick 3 Midday |
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| Pick 4 Evening |
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| Pick 3 Evening |
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| Powerball Double Play |
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| Cash Pop Midday |
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| Cash Pop Evening |
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South Carolina Lottery drawing schedule
The South Carolina Lottery holds daily and multi-weekly drawings.
Ticket sales close shortly before each draw.
All times listed are Eastern Time.
| Game | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| Pick 3 Midday | 12:59 | 12:59 | 12:59 | 12:59 | 12:59 | 12:59 | |
| Pick 3 Evening | 18:59 | 18:59 | 18:59 | 18:59 | 18:59 | 18:59 | 18:59 |
| Pick 4 Midday | 12:59 | 12:59 | 12:59 | 12:59 | 12:59 | 12:59 | |
| Pick 4 Evening | 18:59 | 18:59 | 18:59 | 18:59 | 18:59 | 18:59 | 18:59 |
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Cash Pop Midday
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12:59 | 12:59 | 12:59 | 12:59 | 12:59 | 12:59 | |
| Cash Pop Evening | 18:59 | 18:59 | 18:59 | 18:59 | 18:59 | 18:59 | 18:59 |
| Palmetto Cash 5 | 18:59 | 18:59 | 18:59 | 18:59 | 18:59 | 18:59 | 18:59 |
| Powerball | 22:59 | 22:59 | 22:59 | ||||
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Powerball Double Play
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22:59 | 22:59 | 22:59 | ||||
| Mega Millions | 23:00 | 23:00 |
About the South Carolina Lottery
The South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL) offers a mix of multi-state games and local draws such as Powerball, Mega Millions, Palmetto Cash 5, Pick 3, Pick 4, and Cash Pop.
Tickets are only available from licensed retailers within the state, and you must be 18 or older to play.
Proceeds from ticket sales support education programs, including scholarships, K-12 schools, and community initiatives.
How much are tickets for the SC Lottery?
Ticket prices vary by game. Powerball and Mega Millions start at $2 per play, with optional add-ons for $1.
Palmetto Cash 5 costs $1 per play, while Pick 3 and Pick 4 start at $0.50.
Cash Pop tickets cost $1.
Scratch-off tickets range from $1 to $20, depending on the prize tiers.
Can you buy lottery tickets online in North Carolina?
No. Like South Carolina, North Carolina lottery tickets cannot be purchased online.
Tickets are only sold in person at authorized lottery retailers.
How to claim lottery anonymously in North Carolina
North Carolina does not guarantee full anonymity for winners.
In contrast, South Carolina allows lottery winners to remain anonymous.
In North Carolina, some information may be subject to public records.
Where can I cash a lottery ticket in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, small prizes can be redeemed at licensed retailers, while larger prizes require visiting a claim center or mailing in a claim.
South Carolina follows a similar process, with claims over $100,000 only payable at the Columbia Claims Center.
Where to buy lottery tickets in North Carolina?
Lottery tickets in North Carolina are available through licensed retail stores, gas stations, and supermarkets.
South Carolina players must also buy tickets in person, as online, mail, or phone sales are not available.
South Carolina Lottery promo code
While there is no bonus code to be found, there are some ongoing promotions that don’t require a code.
The Big Spin is the current promotion where you can purchase any of the Big $pin scratch-off tickets to spin and win.
How to play North Carolina Lottery online
You cannot purchase lottery tickets online in either North Carolina or South Carolina.
All tickets must be bought in person from licensed lottery retailers.
This applies to draw games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, Palmetto Cash 5, Pick 3, Pick 4, Lucky 4 Life and Cash Pop, as well as scratch-off tickets.
To play, you need to be at least 18 years old.
You can choose your own numbers or use Quick Pick for a random selection.
Most games also offer add-ons like Power Play, Double Play, Megaplier, Fireball, or Power-Up for an additional cost.
Advance Play is available, so you can buy tickets for multiple future drawings at once.
South Carolina Lottery games
The South Carolina Education Lottery offers both multi-state and local games.
Players can choose between national draws like Powerball and Mega Millions and local favorites, including Palmetto Cash 5 and Pick 3 and Pick 4, and Cash Pop.
Each game operates with its own ticket pricing system and distinct number structure and reward levels.
South Carolina Powerball
Powerball South Carolina is a multi-state jackpot game with drawings on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday nights.
The ticket price for each play stands at $2, but players can enhance their non-jackpot winnings by purchasing Power Play for an additional $1.
The South Carolina lottery offers an additional chance to win prizes up to $10 million through its Double Play feature, which costs an extra dollar.
Players select five numbers from 1 to 69 and one Powerball number from 1 to 26.
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Ticket cost: $2
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Power Play add-on: $1
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Double Play option: $1
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Draw days: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
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Jackpot starts at $40 million
South Carolina Mega Millions
SC Mega Millions draws take place every Tuesday and Friday evening.
Tickets cost $2 per play, with the Megaplier option available for an additional $1 to boost non-jackpot prizes.
Players choose five numbers from 1 to 70 plus a Mega Ball from 1 to 25.
The game regularly offers jackpots starting at $40 million.
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Ticket cost: $2
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Megaplier add-on: $1
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Draw days: Tuesday and Friday
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Jackpot starts at $40 million
Palmetto Cash 5
Palmetto Cash 5 is a South Carolina-only game with daily drawings at 6:59 PM.
Each ticket costs $1, and players select five numbers from 1 to 38.
Adding the POWER-UP multiplier for $1 more can increase all prizes, including the jackpot, by up to 10 times.
The top prize starts at $100,000 and can grow larger with the multiplier.
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Ticket cost: $1
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POWER-UP multiplier: $1
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Draw days: Daily
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Top prize: $100,000 (can multiply up to $1 million)
South Carolina Pick 3
SC Pick 3 is drawn twice daily, with Midday and Evening games.
Tickets start at $0.50 and players select three numbers from 0 to 9.
You can choose from multiple play types such as straight, box, or combo.
The Fireball add-on, for double the ticket price, gives players extra winning combinations.
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Ticket cost: $0.50 or $1
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Fireball add-on: doubles ticket cost
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Draws: Midday and Evening daily
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Top prize: $500
SC Pick 4
SC Pick 4 also offers Midday and Evening draws, with wagers starting at $0.50.
Players select four digits from 0 to 9 and can play straight, box, straight/box, or combo.
Adding the Fireball feature doubles the ticket cost but increases the chances of winning by allowing a drawn Fireball number to replace one of the winning numbers.
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Ticket cost: $0.50 or $1
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Fireball add-on: doubles ticket cost
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Draws: Midday and Evening daily
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Top prize: $5,000
Cash Pop
Cash Pop is a newer game in South Carolina with Midday and Evening draws.
Tickets cost $1 per play, and players select one number from 1 to 15.
The game offers a top prize of up to $2,500, with prizes tied to the number chosen and the wager placed.
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Ticket cost: $1
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Numbers range: 1-15
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Draws: Midday and Evening daily
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Top prize: up to $2,500
South Carolina Lottery scratch-offs
Scratch-off tickets are instant-win games available from authorized retailers across the state.
Ticket prices range from $1 to $20, and top prizes can be as high as $2 million.
Games with lower ticket prices have smaller prize amounts, but games with higher ticket costs have larger jackpots and better winning odds.
Some scratch-off games include a second chance feature, which lets players enter their non-winning tickets into special promotional drawings.
Examples:
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Junior Jumbo Bucks: $1 ticket, top prize $10,000
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Bingo X20: $3 ticket, top prize $75,000
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Carolina Jackpot: $5 ticket, top prize $200,000
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Mighty Jumbo Bucks: $10 ticket, top prize $375,000
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Millionaire’s Club: $20 ticket, top prize $2,000,000
Key facts:
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Ticket prices: $1 to $20
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Top prizes: up to $2 million
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Odds vary by ticket, generally between 1 in 3 and 1 in 5
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Some tickets include second-chance drawings
South Carolina Lottery Second Chances
A second chance is an extra drawing that provides another opportunity to players who didn’t win with their ticket.
In South Carolina, this can include fantastic prizes like free tickets and drawing entries, like the chance to win a Polaris RZR or a Polaris Slingshot.
South Carolina Lottery odds and jackpots
Each lottery game in South Carolina offers different odds of winning and jackpot amounts.
The games Pick 3 and Pick 4 offer players better chances to win smaller prizes, but Powerball and Mega Millions provide the biggest jackpots with much lower winning odds.
| Game | Overall Odds of Winning Top Prize | Minimum Jackpot / Top Prize |
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| Mega Millions | 1 in 302,575,350 | $40 million |
| Powerball | 1 in 292,201,338 | $40 million |
| Palmetto Cash 5 | 1 in 501,942 | $100,000 (can multiply up to $1 million with POWER-UP) |
| Pick 4 | 1 in 10,000 | $5,000 |
| Pick 3 | 1 in 1,000 | $500 |
| Cash Pop | Odds vary by number selection | Up to $2,500 |
South Carolina Lottery Advance Play options
Advance Play allows you to buy tickets for multiple future drawings in advance.
This is a convenient way to make sure you never miss a draw.
The number of consecutive draws you can enter varies by game.
| Game | Maximum Advance Draws |
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| Pick 3 Midday & Evening | Up to 28 |
| Pick 4 Midday & Evening | Up to 28 |
| Cash Pop Midday & Evening | Up to 6 |
| Palmetto Cash 5 | Up to 40 |
| Powerball | Up to 30 |
| Mega Millions | Up to 20 |
How to claim a Lottery prize in South Carolina
The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several ways to claim prizes, depending on the prize amount.
Tickets must be signed before claiming, and winners generally have 180 days from the draw date to redeem prizes.
Scratch-off prizes must be claimed within 90 days of the game ending.
Claiming at retailers
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Prizes of $500 or less can be claimed at any authorized SC Lottery retailer.
Claiming by mail
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Prizes of $500 to $100,000 can be claimed by mail.
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Include the signed ticket, a completed claim form, and a copy of a valid government-issued photo ID.
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Mail to:
SC Education Lottery
P.O. Box 11039
Columbia, SC 29211-1039
Claiming at the claims center
Prizes of more than $100,000 must be claimed in person at the Columbia Claims Center:
South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center
1309 Assembly Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 253-4004
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Does North Carolina tax lottery winnings?
Lottery winnings are subject to both state and federal taxes.
South Carolina state law requires a 7 percent tax deduction for prizes that exceed $500, and federal taxes apply to prizes that surpass a specific amount.
The total amount you need to pay depends on your residency status and the size of your prize winnings.
For US citizens and residents
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$500 to $5,000: 7% state tax
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Over $5,000: 7% state tax plus 24% federal tax (31% total withholding)
For non-US citizens or non-residents
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$500 to $5,000: 7% state tax
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Over $5,000: 7% state tax plus 30% federal tax (37% total withholding)
Players should also be aware that large lottery winnings may place them into a higher overall tax bracket when filing annual returns.
South Carolina Lottery customer support
If you need help with tickets, prize claims, or general information, the South Carolina Education Lottery provides several ways to get in touch.
Headquarters (not for prize claims over $100,000):
South Carolina Education Lottery
1333 Main Street, 4th Floor
Columbia, SC 29201
Claims Center (for prize claims):
South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center
1309 Assembly Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 253-4004
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone support:
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Local: (803) 737-2002
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Toll-Free: 1-866-736-9819
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Fax: (803) 737-2005
Website: www.sceducationlottery.com
Email / Contact Form: Available via the official website – contact form.
Social media
For additional information and updates, you can follow the South Carolina lottery on social media:
South Carolina Lottery App
South Carolina Lottery offers mobile apps for players who want to play while they’re on the move.
There is a download available for Android and iOS mobile devices at the footer of any page.
You can download straight from the Apple Store, but Google Play has policies against online gambling, so players have to download from the SCEL website.
The South Carolina Lottery App has the following key features:
- Ticket checker to check tickets from SCEL games.
- Find a local retailer.
- Check winning numbers.
- Enter promotions.
History of the SC Lottery
The South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL) was launched in January 2002 after being approved by the state legislature in 2001.
The organization started its operations to support education funding in the state through its multi-state and local games, which provide players with winning opportunities.
The Lottery has generated more than $7 billion for educational programs since its first draw.
The organization distributes its funds to support college scholarships and K-12 programs as well as community education and school construction initiatives.
A portion of every ticket sold goes back to South Carolina schools and students.
Notable winners
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October 2018: A Simpsonville player won $1.537 billion in Mega Millions, the largest single-ticket lottery prize in U.S. history at the time. The winner chose to remain anonymous and took a lump-sum cash payment of $877 million.
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September 2013: An anonymous player claimed a $399.4 million Powerball jackpot, the largest Powerball prize ever won in the state at that time.
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August 2009: Rev. Solomon Jackson Jr. of Columbia won $260 million playing Powerball. He chose a lump-sum payout of $129.4 million after taxes.
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May 2003: Anthony and Monica Wilson of Charlotte won an $88 million Powerball jackpot, purchasing 60 tickets before finding the winning one.
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September 2023: A South Carolina player won $2 million in Powerball by matching five numbers, just shy of the jackpot.
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August 2023: A scratch-off player claimed a $1 million prize, proving instant-win games can deliver life-changing payouts.
South Carolina Lottery FAQs
Does North Carolina have a lottery?
Yes, North Carolina has its own state lottery called the North Carolina Education Lottery. It offers popular games such as Powerball, Mega Millions, Pick 3, Pick 4, and scratch-offs. Like South Carolina, its proceeds are used to fund education programs.
Can an LLC claim lottery winnings in North Carolina?
Yes, in North Carolina an LLC can claim lottery winnings if it is properly registered and the claim is filed in the business’s name. This allows groups of people to pool tickets and claim prizes under one entity. Legal and tax advice is recommended to make sure everything is set up correctly.
How to claim lottery anonymously in North Carolina?
North Carolina does not fully allow anonymous claims. The state considers the winner's public record, so names and locations may be disclosed. This is different from South Carolina, where players can remain anonymous when they win.
Can I buy South Carolina Lottery tickets online?
No, you cannot buy South Carolina Lottery tickets online. Tickets are only sold through licensed retailers in person. Online, mail, or phone sales are not allowed.
Where can I cash a lottery ticket in South Carolina?
You can cash small prizes of $500 or less at any lottery retailer. Prizes up to $100,000 can be mailed in or claimed at the Columbia Claims Center. Winnings of more than $100,000 must be claimed in person at the Claims Center.
How long do I have to claim lottery winnings in South Carolina?
You have 180 days from the draw date to claim prizes on draw games. For scratch-offs, you have 90 days after the game officially ends. Claims made after these deadlines cannot be paid.
Are South Carolina Lottery prizes taxable?
Yes, lottery prizes in South Carolina are subject to both state and federal taxes. The state withholds 7 percent on winnings above $500, and federal withholding applies to prizes over $5,000. The exact amount may vary depending on your residency status and annual income.
Can I remain anonymous if I win in South Carolina?
Yes, South Carolina is one of the few states that allows winners to stay anonymous. Players can choose not to have their name, prize amount, or location released to the public. This gives winners more privacy and security when claiming big prizes.
What happens if I lose a winning lottery ticket in South Carolina?
The South Carolina Lottery is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen tickets. If you lose a ticket, it is treated like losing cash and cannot be replaced. Always sign the back of your ticket to prove ownership in case of disputes.
References
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South Carolina Code of Laws: Title 59, Chapter 150 (Education Lottery Act)
- South Carolina Department of Revenue: Individual Income Tax
- South Carolina Code of Laws: State Taxes (Title 12, Chapter 6: South Carolina Income Tax Act)
