Columbia, South Carolina, October 25, 2025
News Summary
A lucky woman from the Pee Dee region won $140,000 playing Palmetto Cash 5, using her persistent numbers strategy. Meanwhile, a ticket sold in Columbia claimed another jackpot worth $160,000, bringing excitement to the South Carolina lottery community.
Columbia, South Carolina – Two Major Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpots Claimed
South Carolina has witnessed two significant jackpot wins in the Palmetto Cash 5 lottery game, each totaling $160,000. The latest drawing and a separate winning ticket have brought excitement and attention to the state’s lottery community.
Recent Jackpot Win
The most recent Palmetto Cash 5 winning numbers were 6, 8, 30, 37, 38. The jackpot of $160,000 was claimed by a ticket sold at Simba Express, located at 2932 Alpine Road in Columbia. The winning ticket matched all five numbers drawn on Thursday, October 2.
Lottery officials confirmed that the winner has 180 days from the drawing date to claim their prize. The odds of winning the Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot are approximately 1 in 850,668.
Separate Winning Ticket
A different player from the Pee Dee region of South Carolina also struck it rich by winning $140,000. This winner has been playing the game with a consistent set of numbers over several months, boosting their chances with repeated plays.
The winning ticket was purchased as a quick pick at the Refuel station located on Lamar Highway. The woman who won indicated that she often plays Palmetto Cash 5 using the same numbers and believed that her persistence paid off with this winning ticket.
Recent Purchases and Reactions
After securing her jackpot, the woman used her winnings to purchase a new car. Her story highlights how regular players who stick with their selected number sets, or repeat quick picks, can eventually claim big wins.
Claiming Procedures and Guidelines
The South Carolina Education Lottery offers various options for prize claims based on the amount won. Small prizes up to $500 can be redeemed immediately at any authorized lottery retailer. For winnings between $501 and $100,000, winners are required to submit a claim by mail to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center. Larger prizes exceeding $100,000 must be claimed in person at the Lottery’s headquarters in Columbia.
All winnings for draw games must be claimed within 180 days from the date of the draw. It is essential for winners to adhere to this deadline to secure their prize.
Background and Odds
The Palmetto Cash 5 game is a popular lottery format in South Carolina, offering players the chance to win monetary prizes through selecting five numbers from a pool. The game’s chances of winning the jackpot are approximately 1 in 850,668, making the game both exciting and challenging.
The recent jackpot wins demonstrate the potential for players to achieve substantial prizes, with the most recent jackpot claiming taking place in Columbia and an earlier win in the Pee Dee region. The community continues to be engaged by the lottery’s capacity to produce significant winnings for fortunate players.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- CTPost
- WIS TV
- NH Register
- UPI
- Wikipedia: Lottery
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery
- Google Scholar: South Carolina lottery
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Lottery
- Google News: South Carolina lottery
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