Columbia, South Carolina, October 27, 2025
News Summary
Savion Lytle recently won $150,000 from a digital instant game called ‘The Lamp’ after purchasing a ticket in Charlotte. This win adds to the excitement surrounding the South Carolina Education Lottery, which has revealed new draw game results and announced an impressive Powerball jackpot. The lottery continues to modernize its operations to enhance player experience and contribute to the state’s education funding.
Columbia, South Carolina – October 26, 2025
The South Carolina Education Lottery has released the results for its draw games held on October 26, 2025. Participants across the state participated in various games, including Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop, Palmetto Cash 5, and other state-wide lotteries. The latest results provide insight into recent winning numbers and the procedures for claiming prizes, along with notable recent jackpots and changes to lottery operations.
Draw Results Details
The evening draw games concluded Tuesday with the following numbers:
- Pick 3 – 4-2-1, with a Fireball number of 4
- Pick 4 – 9-5-3-5, Fireball number 4
- Cash Pop – 14
- Palmetto Cash 5 – 01-17-22-30-31
Prize Claim Procedures
Prize winners can claim their winnings depending on the amount won. For prizes up to $500, winners must visit any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. Winnings ranging from $501 to $100,000 require mailing the signed ticket along with a completed claim form and a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Lottery Claims Center.
Winners of prizes exceeding $100,000 are required to claim their winnings in person at the Lottery Headquarters in Columbia, presenting a signed ticket, claim form, a valid photo ID, and their Social Security card.
All prizes from draw games must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date.
Current Jackpot and Upcoming Draws
The Powerball jackpot has surged to approximately $1.3 billion, making it the sixth-largest prize in lottery history. This substantial jackpot has attracted significant attention among players statewide. An additional drawing is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, in case no winning ticket emerges in the upcoming Wednesday drawing.
Historical Powerball Wins and State Lottery Developments
Since its launch in 2002, South Carolina has experienced a total of seven Powerball winners. The largest winning ticket sold in the state was in 2013, when a single ticket secure a jackpot of $399 million.
In recent legislative developments, South Carolina lottery retailers are now permitted to accept cashless payments. This change took effect following the approval of Senate Bill 169 in July 2025, which aims to modernize lottery retail operations and make participation more convenient.
Notable Recent Winners and Lottery Games
Top prize winners continue to emerge in lottery games across South Carolina. Recently, a digital instant game called The Lamp awarded $150,000 to a player named Savion Lytle, who purchased the ticket in Charlotte. Lytle’s chances of winning were approximately 1 in 1,000,000, and he has expressed intentions to use some of his winnings to fund trade school education.
Lottery Revenue and Contributions to Education
Since its establishment, the South Carolina Lottery has generated nearly $8.9 billion for the state’s education system. In 2025 alone, the lottery reported earnings of approximately $546.8 million. The revenue has been primarily driven by popular scratch-off tickets and cash games such as Palmetto 5, which continue to engage a broad base of players.
The South Carolina Lottery Commission Chairman, Sam Litchfield, has highlighted the lottery’s ongoing role in supporting educational initiatives and programs throughout the state.
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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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