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South Carolina Lottery Numbers Tonight
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National Jackpot Games
South Carolina sells tickets for all three national jackpot games. Powerball's current estimated jackpot is $232M, next drawn Saturday, Sep 12; Mega Millions stands at $209M, next drawn Friday, Sep 11; Millionaire for Life offers a top prize of $1M/yr for life, next drawn Tonight, 11:15 PM ET.
🏆 South Carolina Jackpot Winners
LotteryMap has verified 8 jackpot wins in South Carolina since 2003 — 7 on Powerball and 1 on Mega Millions — spread across 8 cities. Simpsonville has produced the most, with 1 of the 8 tracked wins.
The largest of these was also the most recent: $1.537B, sold at KC Mart in Simpsonville on October 23, 2018. Average jackpot size for a South Carolina winner works out to $327.8M.
South Carolina's recorded wins span 15 years. Of the 8 winners, 5 are publicly named on record and 3 claimed anonymously.
South Carolina State Games
South Carolina also runs 3 state-only games beyond Powerball and Mega Millions: Palmetto Cash 5 (5-number draw game), Pick 4 (4-digit numbers game), and Pick 3 (3-digit numbers game).
LotteryMap tracks Powerball, Mega Millions, and scratch-off tickets directly with verified results and odds. State-only draw games like these change by state and over time, so for exact winning numbers, draw times, and odds on these games, the South Carolina Lottery's own site is the accurate source — tap any game above to go straight there.
📅 South Carolina Draw Schedule
South Carolina players can play 3 draw games on the schedule below, all times Eastern. Some games here draw daily, so there's a fresh chance to win almost every night.
That adds up to 12 separate drawings a week across South Carolina's 3 games.
🗓️ Recent South Carolina Results (Last 90 Days)
Every Powerball and Mega Millions draw South Carolina players were eligible for over the past three months — 15 Powerball draws and 15 Mega Millions draws in this window.
For which numbers have come up most and least often across these results, see the hot & cold breakdown below.
Powerball
Mega Millions
🔥 South Carolina Hot & Cold Numbers
These are historical draw-frequency statistics only — not predictions. Every drawing is an independent random event, so past frequency has no effect on future odds. Each number has exactly the same chance of being drawn next time, regardless of how often it's appeared recently.
Over the last 38 Powerball draws South Carolina players were eligible for, 50 came up most often (6 times). Across 25 Mega Millions draws, 48 led the pack (6 times).
On the cold end, 43 has appeared just 1 time in that same Powerball window — the least of any number in play. Among the Powerball itself, 3 has been drawn most often (4x). For Mega Millions, 67 is the coldest main number, showing up only 1 time. The most frequent Mega Ball has been 12 (6x).
🎯 South Carolina Lottery Odds
Official published odds per $1–$5 ticket, by prize tier. Powerball costs $2 to play and pays out something on 1 in 24.9. Mega Millions costs $5 to play and pays out something on 1 in 23. Millionaire for Life costs $5 to play and pays out something on 1 in 8.46. These are the same fixed, official odds nationwide — nothing about buying a ticket in South Carolina specifically changes them.
Powerball ($2/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 24.9
Mega Millions ($5/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 23
Millionaire for Life ($5/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 8.46
💰 Claiming Your South Carolina Lottery Prize
An unsigned ticket is effectively a bearer instrument — whoever holds it can typically claim it. Sign the back as soon as you confirm a win.
South Carolina's claim window typically falls somewhere between 90 days and 1 year from the draw date, and can vary by game. Don't rely on a generic number — check the official deadline.
🎲 Related Lottery Games
Every game South Carolina players can buy a ticket for, all 6 in one place — national jackpot draws tracked directly on LotteryMap, state-only games linked out to the official South Carolina Lottery site.
About South Carolina Lottery
South Carolina Lottery — State Details
South Carolina participates in 6 lottery games, including Powerball (drawn Monday, Wednesday & Saturday), Mega Millions (drawn Tuesday & Friday), Millionaire for Life (drawn nightly). State-exclusive games include Palmetto Cash 5, Pick 4, Pick 3.
LotteryMap has tracked 8 jackpot winners in South Carolina, representing $2.62B in verified prize money. The largest recorded South Carolina jackpot was $1.537B, won on October 23, 2018 at KC Mart in Simpsonville. The luckiest retailer in the state is KC Mart in Simpsonville, which has sold 1 major winning ticket.
💡 South Carolina joined Powerball and Mega Millions in 2002. Lottery proceeds fund college scholarships and educational assistance programs statewide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Powerball draws at 10:59 PM ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Mega Millions draws at 11:00 PM ET on Tuesday and Friday.
Compare your ticket numbers with the winning numbers shown above. The gold/colored ball must match the Powerball or Mega Ball. You can also use the official South Carolina lottery website or visit any authorized retailer.
Small prizes can be claimed at any authorized lottery retailer. Larger prizes require visiting a South Carolina lottery office. Jackpot winners should contact the South Carolina lottery directly.
Powerball jackpot odds are 1 in 292,201,338. Mega Millions jackpot odds are 1 in 290,472,336. See the full odds table above for every prize tier, including much better odds for smaller prizes.
No. Lottery drawings are independent random events — a number's recent frequency has zero effect on whether it's drawn next. The hot/cold section above is historical trivia, not a strategy.
Yes — the IRS automatically withholds 24% federal tax on prizes over $5,000. South Carolina withholds an additional 7% in state tax. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Anonymous claims allowed in South Carolina. Winners may remain fully anonymous, no prize threshold.
Courier apps are not currently known to be authorized in South Carolina. Tickets generally still need to be purchased in person at a licensed retailer. This can change as state regulation evolves, so it's worth checking current rules if you're specifically looking for an online option.
🏪 Luckiest Lottery Stores in South Carolina
These 1 South Carolina retailers have sold 1 major winning ticket between them, worth $1.54B combined. KC Mart in Simpsonville tops the list with 1 winning ticket sold.
🏙️ Winning Cities in South Carolina
1 South Carolina cities have produced a verified lottery win, totaling $1.54B in prize money. Simpsonville leads with $1.54B won there.
Other States
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