Woodruff, South Carolina, October 15, 2025
News Summary
An anonymous player from Woodruff made headlines by winning $2.5 million from a scratch-off ticket. The news comes as multiple winners across South Carolina claimed significant lottery prizes, showcasing the popularity of the state’s lottery games. Other notable wins included a $500,000 prize in Columbia, emphasizing the potential financial opportunities for players statewide.
Woodruff, South Carolina – Lottery Winners Cash in Big with Multi-Million Dollar Prizes
On October 14, 2025, the South Carolina Education Lottery announced multiple recent winners across the state, including two major scratch-off jackpots and several draw game victories. The day saw record-breaking prizes, with individual winners claiming significant sums, highlighting the continued popularity of lottery games in South Carolina.
Major Lottery Drawings and Results
The Mega Millions game drew winning numbers of 12-22-49-57-58 with a Mega Ball of 19. Although no immediate jackpot winner was reported, the drawing remains part of the broader landscape of the state’s lottery activities.
Additionally, the Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL results for October 14 featured two key numbers: for the midday draw, the numbers were 8-5-4 with FIREBALL 1; for the evening, the winning numbers were 0-3-8 with FIREBALL 4.
The Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL results also showed noteworthy results: midday, the winning numbers were 0-3-4-0 with FIREBALL 1; evening numbers were 2-4-4-7 with FIREBALL 4. The Cash Pop game announced winning numbers of 06-10-21-28-31. Details for the Palmetto Cash 5 were not specified but remain part of the day’s official results.
How to Claim Lottery Prizes
South Carolina offers specific guidelines for players to claim their winnings:
- Prizes up to $500 can be redeemed at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer with a signed ticket.
- Prizes between $501 and $100,000 require mailing the signed ticket, a completed claim form, and a government-issued ID to the SC Education Lottery Claims Center.
- Prizes exceeding $100,000 must be claimed in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia, with all necessary documentation.
All claims must be made within 180 days of the date of the drawing or game.
Major Winners and Their Prizes
An anonymous player from Woodruff became a headline winner after claiming $2.5 million from a Magnificent Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket purchased at Nick’s Mart on North Main Street in Woodruff. The store received a $25,000 commission for selling the winning ticket, underscoring the significant contribution of retail partners to lottery sales.
In another high-stakes win, a resident in Columbia secured $500,000 on a Red Hot Bonus scratch-off ticket, bought at City Fuel & Food located on Bush River Road. The store earned a $5,000 commission for facilitating the winner’s purchase.
Future Plans and Odds
The Columbia winner expressed an intent to purchase a new car for his wife and a used vehicle for himself, demonstrating how lottery winnings are often used for personal aspirations. The odds of winning the $500,000 prize on the Red Hot Bonus game stand at approximately 1 in 1,500,000, illustrating the challenging yet rewarding nature of lottery games.
Conclusion
These recent lottery successes highlight the continued appeal and potential lifetime-changing impact of participating in South Carolina’s lottery games. From scratch-off jackpots to large draw game wins, players across the state have the opportunity to achieve significant financial milestones, supported by retail partners and established claiming procedures.
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Additional Resources
- Greenville Online
- Wikipedia: South Carolina Education Lottery
- Live 5 News
- Google Search: South Carolina lottery results
- Fox Carolina
- Google Scholar: lottery winners South Carolina
- The State
- Encyclopedia Britannica: lottery
- ABC Columbia
- Google News: lottery winners 2025
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