Columbia, South Carolina, October 26, 2025
News Summary
South Carolina lottery officials have reported four unclaimed Powerball tickets worth a total of $250,000. These tickets matched four white ball numbers and the Powerball number but remain unclaimed. Players are advised to check their tickets and claim their prizes before the deadline.
Columbia, South Carolina – October 25, 2025
South Carolina lottery officials have announced the results from the October 25, 2025, drawing, revealing the winning numbers across several popular games. Among these, the Powerball game produced significant interest due to multiple unclaimed tickets worth substantial prizes. As of October 27, four Powerball tickets matching four white ball numbers and the red Powerball remain unclaimed in the state, with prizes amounting to a combined total of $250,000.
Powerball Results and Unclaimed Tickets
The winning numbers for the Powerball draw on October 25 were 02, 12, 22, 39, 67, with a Powerball number of 15. Participants who matched all five white balls and the Powerball number have the chance to claim the top jackpot, which was not won in this draw.
However, notable are four unclaimed tickets matching four white balls plus the Powerball. These tickets, all underscoring the challenge of claiming prizes, were purchased in different locations across South Carolina. The ticket purchased in Columbia at the Cheapway store located at 1854 Shop Road on September 6 is the only ticket among the four to be worth $100,000. The remaining three tickets, registered in Greer, Greenville, and Goose Creek, are each worth $50,000.
The odds for winning with a ticket matching four white balls and the Powerball are approximately 1 in 913,129, highlighting how rare such tickets are. Lottery officials remind players that all unclaimed tickets for these prizes have a claim period of 180 days from the draw date, giving ticket holders until April 23, 2026, to submit their claims.
Prize Claim Procedures
Winners of prizes up to $500 can redeem their winnings directly at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. For prizes between $501 and $100,000, participants must mail the signed ticket along with a completed claim form and a government-issued photo ID to the Lottery’s Claims Center.
Prizes exceeding $100,000 need to be claimed in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia. The process involves presenting the signed ticket, completed claim form, government-issued photo ID, and a Social Security card. Winners of large prizes may also opt for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to receive their winnings via direct deposit.
Other Lottery Results from October 25
In addition to Powerball, other lotto and draw games held on October 25 included Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5. The Midday Pick 3 winning numbers were 8-4-9, Fireball: 1, while the Evening Pick 3 numbers were 0-6-0, Fireball: 0. For Pick 4, the Midday winning numbers were 1-6-5-6, Fireball: 1 and the Evening numbers were 5-9-4-8, Fireball: 0.
Results for Cash Pop saw winning numbers of 03-17-18-21-23, and Palmetto Cash 5 drew 03, 24, 46, 58, 61. These results represent the latest draw data for South Carolina players, with no immediate reports of unclaimed prizes for these games.
Important Information for Ticket Holders
All players are encouraged to verify their tickets promptly and claim any winnings within the specified period. Accuracy in claiming procedures is critical, especially for larger prizes requiring in-person verification. Detailed claim forms and further instructions are available on the South Carolina Lottery’s official claim page.
State lottery officials continue to remind players that the odds of winning large prizes are extremely low, underscoring the importance of responsible gaming. The South Carolina Education Lottery emphasizes transparency and provides resources for responsible play and prize claims.
For more information about specific claims procedures, unclaimed prizes, or game odds, players are advised to visit the official South Carolina Lottery website or contact their customer service directly.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results – October 25, 2025
- WIS TV: $100K Powerball Ticket in Columbia Remains Unclaimed
- Live 5 News: Multiple Winning Lottery Tickets Sold in SC
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Education Lottery
- WIS TV: Scratch-Off Ticket Wins $500K in Columbia
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