Columbia, South Carolina, October 18, 2025
News Summary
Over 401,467 tickets matched various combinations in the recent Mega Millions drawing, generating payouts exceeding $12.1 million. The jackpot remains unclaimed since June 2023, rolling over to a substantial amount. Two tickets matched five white balls, each earning a $2 million prize, while 15 others secured up to $50,000 based on multipliers. With the jackpot odds at 1 in 292 million, anticipation continues to grow among lottery players.
Columbia, South Carolina – October 17, 2025
The latest South Carolina Education Lottery results reveal significant winnings from the October 14 Mega Millions drawing, with a total payout exceeding $12.1 million distributed among thousands of tickets nationwide. The winning numbers for that drawing were 09-21-27-48-56, complemented by a Mega Ball number of 10. The jackpot continues to roll over, having not been claimed since June 27, 2023, and currently stands above the last jackpot win at $348 million.
Major Winners and Prizes
Among the notable outcomes, 401,467 tickets across the country matched various number combinations, collectively earning more than $12.1 million. The top-tier prize, the jackpot, was not hit in this drawing, but two tickets matched five white balls, each securing a $2 million prize through a 2X multiplier, with winners located in Arizona and Texas.
In addition, fifteen tickets matched four white balls plus the Mega Ball, each earning different prizes based on multiplier levels, with some winning as much as $50,000. There were also several other notable prizes:
- Eight tickets at 2X multiplier won $20,000
- Four tickets at 3X multiplier secured $30,000
- Two tickets at 4X multiplier earned $40,000
- One ticket at 5X multiplier took home $50,000
Historical Context and Odds
The Mega Millions jackpot has been rolling over since June 27, 2023, with the largest jackpot ever won in Florida on August 8, 2023, reaching $1.602 billion. The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are now approximately 1 in 292 million, making it one of the most challenging lotteries to win, yet it continues to attract hundreds of thousands of tickets at every drawing.
Additional South Carolina Lottery Draw Results
The South Carolina Education Lottery oversees an array of draw games beyond Mega Millions. Recent results include:
- Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL:
- Midday: 1-9-2 with FIREBALL 4
- Evening: 6-6-8 with FIREBALL 2
- Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL:
- Midday: 2-3-9-8 with FIREBALL 4
- Evening: 7-1-9-7 with FIREBALL 2
- Cash Pop: Numbers 01, 02, 04, 31, 42 were all drawn, with winning numbers announced.
Claims Process for Winnings
The process for claiming lottery prizes varies depending on the amount won:
- Prizes up to $500: Can be claimed directly at any authorized Lottery retailer with a signed winning ticket.
- Prizes between $501 and $100,000: Winners must mail the signed ticket, a completed claim form, and a valid government-issued ID to the Claims Center.
- Prizes exceeding $100,000: Winners are required to claim in person at the Lottery Headquarters, providing the signed ticket, claim form, government ID, and Social Security card.
Claim Center Locations and Deadlines
Claim submissions involving large prizes should be sent to:
South Carolina Education Lottery, P.O. Box 11039, Columbia, SC 29211-1039
or directly at the Columbia Claims Center located at:
1303 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201
All winnings must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date. Additional details, forms, and instructions are available on the South Carolina Lottery website.
Lottery players are advised to review their tickets carefully and adhere to the claims procedures outlined to ensure their winnings are processed smoothly and timely. The ongoing rollover of the Mega Millions jackpot continues to generate anticipation, with the next drawing expected to draw many hopeful participants.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online: South Carolina Lottery Results October 17, 2025
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- WLTX: Evening SC Lottery Results September 27, 2025
- Google Search: South Carolina Lottery results
- CT Post: Winning Numbers Drawn in Thursday’s South
- Google Scholar: Lottery Prizes
- ABC7NY: Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $625 Million
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
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