Columbia, South Carolina, October 25, 2025
News Summary
On October 24, South Carolina residents participated in various lottery draws, with the Mega Millions jackpot reaching $318.2 million, the ninth-largest ever. Winning numbers were 11-18-31-51-56 and a Mega Ball of 24. Other draws also had notable results, but the largest prize remains unclaimed. Lottery officials remind players to adhere to claim guidelines within 180 days for prizes.
Columbia, South Carolina – October 24, 2025
South Carolina residents participated in multiple lottery draws on October 24, with the Mega Millions jackpot reaching the ninth-largest in history. The latest winning numbers, along with results from local draw games and instructions for claiming prizes, are summarized below.
Major Lottery Results
The Mega Millions draw produced winning numbers of 11-18-31-51-56 with a Mega Ball of 24. The current jackpot for Mega Millions is estimated at $318.2 million in the cash option, which is the ninth-largest jackpot ever awarded in the game’s history. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot remain extremely challenging, with a probability of 1 in 290,472,336.
The previous Mega Millions game on October 21 resulted in numbers 2-18-27-34-59 with a Mega Ball of 18. Only one ticket matched five numbers plus a 3X multiplier, winning a $3 million prize. The next scheduled Mega Millions drawing is set for October 28, 2025.
Other Lottery Game Results
Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL
- Midday: 6-1-6 with FIREBALL: 5
- Evening: 6-5-0 with FIREBALL: 7
Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL
- Midday: 2-3-2-1 with FIREBALL: 5
- Evening: 6-9-8-4 with FIREBALL: 7
Cash Pop
The winning numbers for Cash Pop were 06-08-30-37-38.
Palmetto Cash 5
Results for Palmetto Cash 5 were not provided in the current summary.
Prize Redemption Guidelines
Residents claiming lottery prizes should adhere to the following procedures:
- Prizes up to $500: Redeem directly at any authorized retailer. Ensure the ticket is signed before presenting it.
- Prizes between $501 and $100,000: Submit the signed ticket along with a completed claim form and a government-issued ID by mail to the Lottery’s Claims Center.
- Prizes exceeding $100,000: The claimant must visit the Lottery Headquarters in person with the signed ticket, completed claim form, government ID, and Social Security card.
Claimants are advised to keep secure copies of all documents used in the process. All prizes must be claimed within 180 days from the date of the drawing.
Additional Background and Context
The ongoing Mega Millions jackpot continues to attract attention given its size and standing among the largest in lottery history. The game’s challenging odds make winning a substantial prize extremely rare, with the current jackpot representing a significant accumulation over multiple draws.
Recent winning numbers indicate a variety of results across different games held on October 24, with the largest jackpot remaining unclaimed at this time. The lottery officials emphasize timely claims, particularly given the 180-day period for redemption.
State-specific rules influence how prizes are claimed, including considerations for anonymity and legal procedures. Residents are encouraged to verify their winning tickets promptly and follow the official instructions to ensure proper claim processing within the designated period.
Overall, the South Carolina Education Lottery continues to offer a variety of draw games, providing multiple opportunities for players to win, while maintaining clear guidelines for claiming winnings effectively and securely.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- CT Post
- The State
- News-Press
- ABC7 NY
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery
- Google Scholar: lottery prize redemption
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- Google News: lottery results
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