Columbia, South Carolina, September 16, 2025
News Summary
A Palmetto Cash 5 ticket worth $170,000 remains unclaimed in Columbia, South Carolina. Meanwhile, a Midlands woman won $1 million from a scratch-off ticket, significantly changing her life. She plans to pay off debts and save for the future. Lottery officials remind players about the importance of claiming their prizes, as unclaimed funds support educational programs in the area.
Midlands Lottery Results Reveal Unclaimed $170,000 Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpot and $1 Million Scratch-Off Winner
Unclaimed Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpot
Columbia, South Carolina – A Palmetto Cash 5 ticket purchased at Southeast BP, 8000 Garners Ferry Road, is the holder of a $170,000 jackpot from the September 12, 2025, drawing. The winning numbers for that night’s game were 7, 22, 28, 29, and 37. Despite the substantial prize, the ticket has yet to be claimed, with the winner having 180 days from the drawing date to come forward and claim the funds.
Odds and Prize Details
The probability of winning the Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot is approximately 1 in 850,668, highlighting the rarity of hitting the top prize. The current jackpot for the upcoming drawing has been adjusted to $120,000, maintaining interest among local lottery players.
Unclaimed Prizes and Local Engagement
Officials remind players that unclaimed prizes, once the deadline passes, are returned to fund educational programs, prizes, and retailer commissions within the state’s lottery system. The retailer that sold the winning ticket at Southeast BP will receive a $1,000 commission if and when the prize is claimed.
Major Scratch-Off Win in Midlands
A Midlands woman achieved a life-changing win after purchasing a $10 scratch-off ticket at J and S Food Mart #8, 5413 Forest Drive. Initially buying one ticket which did not yield a win, she returned to purchase a second ticket that resulted in her hitting the $1 million grand prize.
Details of the Win and Future Plans
The woman plans to use her winnings to pay off debts and set aside savings for future needs. The odds of winning $1 million in the Million Dollar Mania scratch-off game are approximately 1 in 1,530,000, making her victory a rare event.
Lottery System and Contributions to Education
The South Carolina Education Lottery administers funds generated from ticket sales to support educational initiatives, prizes, retailer commissions, and infrastructure payments. This ensures profits go back into the community’s schools and programs.
Summary of Current Jackpot and Overall Impact
As temperature remains high for lottery players, the next Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot stands at $120,000. Both recent big wins and unclaimed prizes demonstrate the ongoing appeal and potential for significant winnings within the Midlands area.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- WIS TV
- WLTX
- Live 5 News
- WBTV
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery Results
- Google Scholar: Lottery Odds
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina Lottery
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