Columbia, SC, September 16, 2025
News Summary
A lottery ticket purchased in Columbia is still unclaimed after winning a jackpot of $170,000 in the Palmetto Cash 5 game. The ticket matched all five drawn numbers and was bought at a local convenience store. The winner has 180 days to claim their prize, or it will revert to the state’s education fund. The lottery encourages players to verify their tickets promptly to avoid unclaimed prizes.
Columbia, SC — Unclaimed $170,000 Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpot Ticket Still Waiting for Its Winner
A lottery ticket purchased in Columbia remains unclaimed after securing a substantial jackpot prize of $170,000. The ticket, which matched all five numbers in the recent Palmetto Cash 5 game, was bought at a local convenience store and has yet to be claimed by its rightful owner.
Details of the Winning Ticket
The winning ticket was purchased at Southeast BP, located at 8000 Garners Ferry Road in Columbia. It matched the numbers drawn on Friday: 7, 22, 28, 29, and 37. This combination secured the jackpot prize of $170,000.
Claim Deadline and Odds of Winning
The winner has a window of 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim the prize. If not claimed within this period, the prize will revert to the state’s education fund. The odds of winning the Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot are approximately 1 in 850,668, reflecting the challenging nature of hitting the top prize in this lottery game.
Public Response and Encouragement
The South Carolina Education Lottery has issued a public appeal, encouraging the owner of the winning ticket to come forward and claim their reward. The agency emphasizes the importance of claiming unclaimed prizes, which often go unredeemed each year due to lost or forgotten tickets.
Background on the Palmetto Cash 5 Game
Palmetto Cash 5 is a popular lottery game in South Carolina, offering players a chance to win cash prizes by selecting five numbers from a range of 1 to 37. Drawings are held multiple times a week, and the jackpot begins at a set minimum amount, increasing until a winning ticket is purchased. The game is designed with the goal of raising funds for various state programs, primarily education.
Historical Context and Prize Distribution
Winning tickets are often purchased at various retail locations across South Carolina, where players are encouraged to check their tickets promptly. Unclaimed prizes are periodically announced, highlighting the importance of verifying ticket numbers immediately after a draw. The lottery’s record-keeping ensures that unclaimed awards are redistribed toward educational initiatives and other state-funded projects if not claimed within the designated time frame.
Final Reminder and Next Steps
Anyone who purchased a ticket matching the winning numbers is urged to review their purchase and contact the South Carolina Education Lottery to claim their prize before the deadline. The agency recommends bringing the winning ticket and valid identification when claiming the reward. As the 180-day window approaches, the attention remains on the potential winner to step forward and claim a life-changing sum.
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Additional Resources
- WIS TV: Winning $170K Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpot Ticket Sold in Columbia
- ABC Columbia: 4 Big Lottery Winners in SC, 1 in the Midlands
- WLTX: South Carolina Powerball Players Win $50K Jackpot
- Greenville Online: Who Won Powerball Jackpot on Sept 6, 2025
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
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