Columbia, South Carolina, October 17, 2025
News Summary
The South Carolina Education Lottery has announced the latest winning numbers for Pick 3 Evening, Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5. Players across the state have multiple opportunities to claim significant prizes. The recent draws showcased different winning combinations, offering several avenues for players to maximize their earnings while supporting education funding in the state. Detailed prize claim procedures were also outlined to assist winners in receiving their rewards efficiently.
Columbia, South Carolina – October 16, 2025
The South Carolina Education Lottery announced the winning numbers for several draw games on Thursday, October 16, 2025, providing opportunities for players across the state to claim their prizes. The most recent results include numbers for Pick 3 Evening, Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL, Cash Pop, and Palmetto Cash 5, along with important information about prize claims and procedures.
Pick 3 Evening Lottery Results
The latest Pick 3 Evening game saw the winning combination of 0, 7, 9, with a bonus number of 2. This result was for the Thursday draw, following previous winning numbers of 1, 6, 6 on October 13 and 0, 4, 8 on October 15. These numbers are used by players betting on various game options, such as straight, box, or combination plays.
Additional Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL Results
The Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL game offers an extra chance to win through the FIREBALL feature, which can multiply winnings or alter the outcome. The midday drawing produced 4, 8, 9, along with FIREBALL number 9. The evening result was 4, 5, 1, with a FIREBALL of 2. These results provide additional opportunities for players to maximize their earnings.
Cash Pop and Palmetto Cash 5 Numbers
In the Cash Pop game, the midday winning number was 13, and the evening number was 14. Cash Pop involves selecting numbers that match the drawn number to win varying prize amounts, with payouts directly linked to the number of correct matches.
For Palmetto Cash 5, the winning numbers were 07, 13, 16, 28, 31. This game offers players a chance to win top prizes by matching all five numbers, with multiple smaller prizes available for partial matches.
Prize Claim Procedures and Guidelines
Winners can claim prizes up to $500 at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer by signing their ticket. For prizes between $501 and $100,000, claims must be mailed to the SC Education Lottery Claims Center along with a completed claim form and a government-issued photo ID. Winners with winnings exceeding $100,000 are required to claim in person at the Lottery headquarters in Columbia, presenting specific documents including a signed ticket, claim form, photo ID, and Social Security card.
Participants also have the option to set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for direct deposit of winnings. All prizes for draw games must be claimed within 180 days from the date of the draw. For detailed claim forms and additional information, players are advised to visit the South Carolina Lottery claim page.
Background on the South Carolina Lottery
The South Carolina Education Lottery offers a variety of draw games designed to support education funding across the state. These include popular games like Pick 3, Palmetto Cash 5, Cash Pop, and Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL. Players participate in the hope of winning cash prizes while contributing to the state’s educational programs. The lottery encourages responsible gaming and provides accessible claiming procedures to ensure winners can easily receive their winnings in accordance with state regulations and guidelines.
Overall, the recent results demonstrate a range of winning combinations across different games, giving South Carolina players multiple avenues to play and potentially earn prizes while supporting education initiatives.
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