Columbia, SC, October 27, 2025
News Summary
Savion Lytle celebrated a $150,000 win playing a digital instant game. Recently drawn numbers for Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5 offer residents new winning opportunities. With the Powerball jackpot at $1.3 billion, excitement grows among players. South Carolina Lottery continues to contribute significantly to state education.
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Education Lottery has released the results for its draw games held on October 26, 2025, providing residents with new opportunities for winnings. Players eagerly await the results from popular games, including Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5.
In the evening Pick 3 drawing, the winning combination was 4-2-1, complemented by a Fireball of 4. For Pick 4, the numbers drawn were 9-5-3-5, also featuring a Fireball of 4. The evening Cash Pop game yielded a winning number of 14, while the Palmetto Cash 5 produced winning numbers of 01-17-22-30-31. These results could mark a lucky day for players as they check their tickets.
For those claiming smaller winnings, prizes up to $500 can be claimed at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. If players win between $501 and $100,000, they will need to mail a signed ticket, a claim form, and a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Lottery Claims Center. For prizes exceeding $100,000, winners must visit the South Carolina Lottery Headquarters in Columbia to present a signed ticket, claim form, photo ID, and Social Security card. All lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date.
Currently, the Powerball jackpot stands at approximately $1.3 billion, marking the sixth largest prize in lottery history. There will be an extra lottery drawing scheduled for Saturday, September 6, should no winner emerge from the Wednesday drawing. Since its inception, South Carolina has produced a total of seven Powerball winners, with the last winning ticket sold in 2013 for an astonishing $399 million.
Recent legislative changes in July 2025 have allowed South Carolina lottery retailers to accept cashless payments, a move made possible by the approval of Senate Bill 169. This innovation is expected to increase accessibility and convenience for players looking to participate in the lottery.
In notable lottery news, Savion Lytle was recently celebrated as a top prize winner of $150,000 after playing a digital instant game named The Lamp in Charlotte. Lytle had odds of winning of 1 in 1,000,000 and plans to allocate part of his winnings toward trade school education, showcasing the potential life-changing impact of lottery prizes.
Since its establishment in 2002, the South Carolina Lottery has contributed approximately $8.9 billion to state education initiatives. In 2025 alone, earnings reached $546.8 million. The lottery’s success is fueled by the continued popularity of scratch-off tickets and the Palmetto Cash 5 cash game, both of which have resonated well with players across the state.
SC Lottery Commission Chairman expresses pride in the educational contributions made by the lottery, highlighting the program’s importance in supporting students and schools throughout South Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What are the winning numbers for the SC Education Lottery games on October 26, 2025?
- The winning numbers are as follows: Evening Pick 3: 4-2-1, Fireball: 4; Evening Pick 4: 9-5-3-5, Fireball: 4; Evening Cash Pop: 14; Palmetto Cash 5: 01-17-22-30-31.
- How do I claim my lottery winnings?
- Prizes up to $500 can be claimed at authorized retailers. For winnings of $501 to $100,000, mail a signed ticket and claim form with ID to the SC Lottery Claims Center. For prizes over $100,000, visit the SC Lottery Headquarters in Columbia.
- What is the deadline to claim lottery prizes?
- All lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date.
- What is the current Powerball jackpot?
- The current Powerball jackpot is approximately $1.3 billion, making it the sixth largest prize in lottery history.
- How does the South Carolina Lottery support education?
- Since 2002, the South Carolina Lottery has generated about $8.9 billion for state education, with $546.8 million reported in earnings for 2025.
Key Features of the SC Lottery
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Latest Draw Results | Evening Pick 3: 4-2-1; Evening Pick 4: 9-5-3-5; Cash Pop: 14; Palmetto Cash 5: 01-17-22-30-31 |
| Claiming Prizes | Up to $500 at retailers; $501-$100,000 via mail; over $100,000 in person |
| Claim Deadline | 180 days from the draw date |
| Current Powerball Jackpot | Approximately $1.3 billion |
| Education Funding | $8.9 billion contributed since 2002; $546.8 million in 2025 alone |
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online – Lottery Results
- The State – Lottery News
- NC Lottery – $150,000 Prize Winner
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- WIS TV – SC Education Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery
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