Columbia, South Carolina, October 17, 2025
News Summary
A Columbia resident celebrated a remarkable win of $1 million in the Million Dollar Mania lottery game. The winner purchased a second ticket at J & S Food Mart on Forest Drive, making this a truly life-changing moment. Additionally, other lottery draws yielded significant wins, including a $219,685 jackpot from the Bison Bonanza game. With clear prize claiming guidelines from the South Carolina Lottery, many players are eager to learn more about how to take home their winnings.
Columbia, South Carolina
The South Carolina Lottery announced exciting results from the draws held on October 16, 2025, featuring several big wins and opportunities for players. Notably, a Columbia resident won $1 million in the Million Dollar Mania game after returning to purchase a second ticket. The lucky ticket was bought at J & S Food Mart located on Forest Drive, which earned a commission of $10,000 from the sale.
In the midday Pick 3 draw, the winning numbers were 7-4-7 with a Fireball of 9, while the evening Pick 3 results were 0-9-7 with a Fireball of 2. In Pick 4, the midday numbers were 4-8-9-8 also with a Fireball of 9, and the evening results came in at 4-5-1-5 and a Fireball of 2.
For those who participated in the Cash Pop game, the winning numbers were 07-13-16-28-31, and the Palmetto Cash 5 midday and evening draws produced winning numbers of 13 and 14, respectively.
Major Lottery Wins
Santana McCoy from Engelhard made headlines by winning a $219,685 jackpot playing the Bison Bonanza digital instant game. This win, achieved with a wager of just $5, was described as a “dream” realized, celebrated with her family. After taxes, McCoy is taking home $157,626 and plans to invest the winnings into fixing her house and purchasing a new car. The Bison Bonanza jackpot will now restart at $50,000, having increased to over $71,000 prior to her win.
How to Claim Prizes
For players lucky enough to win, the South Carolina Education Lottery provides clear guidelines on how to claim prizes. Winnings of up to $500 can be redeemed at authorized retailers. For amounts ranging from $501 to $100,000, players must mail their signed ticket along with a claim form to the Lottery’s Claims Center. Winnings exceeding $100,000 must be collected in person at the lottery headquarters in Columbia. Additionally, winners can set up Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposit of substantial prizes. It is important to note that all prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date.
Other Notable Lottery Results
In recent Powerball results, one ticket won $100,000 with PowerPlay, while three tickets each won $50,000. The winning numbers for the Powerball draw were 11-23-44-61-62, with a Powerball of 17 and PowerPlay of 2. Additionally, a Mega Millions player from the Quick Pantry in Orangeburg won $30,000 with numbers 6-14-36-58-62 and a Megaball of 24.
Summary of Key Lottery Information
| Game | Winning Numbers (Draws) | Jackpot/Prize | Claim Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pick 3 | Midday: 7-4-7, Evening: 0-9-7 | – | Up to $500 at retailers, other amounts by mail or in person |
| Pick 4 | Midday: 4-8-9-8, Evening: 4-5-1-5 | – | Same as Pick 3 |
| Million Dollar Mania | – | $1,000,000 (Columbia) | $10,000 to retailer |
| Bison Bonanza | – | $219,685 (Engelhard) | Same as Pick 3 |
| Powerball | 11-23-44-61-62, Powerball: 17 | $100,000 | By mail or in person |
| Mega Millions | 6-14-36-58-62, Megaball: 24 | $30,000 | By mail or in person |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the winning numbers for today’s lottery draws?
The winning numbers for the midday and evening Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5 draws are listed above.
How do I claim my lottery prize?
Prizes up to $500 can be claimed at retail locations. For winnings from $501 to $100,000, claim forms must be mailed to the Claims Center. Prizes over $100,000 must be claimed in person at lottery headquarters.
How long do I have to claim my winnings?
Prizes must be claimed within 180 days from the draw date.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- WIS TV
- North Carolina Lottery
- Island Packet
- Your Pickens County
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery
- Google Scholar: South Carolina Lottery
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery
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