Carolina Lottery
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Check this page for the latest South Carolina Lottery numbers. Just click on a specific drawing to find out more about winning numbers and any prize breakdowns available. Who knows - you might have picked up a great cash prize!
Current games include: Powerball - Mega Millions - South Carolina Palmetto Cash 5 - South Carolina Pick 3 - South Carolina Pick 4 - Lucky For Life.
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Buying Lottery Tickets
Only Powerball and Mega Millions are currently available to play outside of America. If you want to take part in games like Palmetto Cash 5, you'll need to take a trip to South Carolina.
South Carolina Drawing Schedule
Use to table below to check the drawing days and ticket sale cut-off times for your favorite games.
| Game | Draw Days | Draw Times* | Ticket Sales Close At* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerball | Wednesday & Saturday | 10:59 PM | 9:59 PM |
| Mega Millions | Tuesday & Friday | 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Pick 3 | Monday - Saturday Sunday: Evening draw only | 12:59 PM & 6:59 PM | 12:45 PM & 6:45 PM |
| Pick 4 | Monday - Saturday Sunday: Evening draw only | 12:59 PM & 6:59 PM | 12:45 PM & 6:45 PM |
| Palmetto Cash 5 | Daily | 6:59 PM | 6:45 PM |
| *Times are shown in EST. | |||
Game Information
The South Carolina Lottery sells tickets for Mega Millions, Lucky for Life and Powerball as well as several of their own in-state games.
Palmetto Cash 5 & Power-Up
Palmetto Cash 5 is an easy and fun draw game that offers a top prize of $100,000. Drawings are held every day at 6:59 PM. Tickets cost just $1 per line and players pick five numbers from 1 to 38. They can also have numbers randomly generated for them by choosing a Quick Pick option. Here's how you can win a prize:
| Winning Tier | Prize | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 5 of 5 | $100,000 | 1 in 501,942 | |
| Match 4 of 5 | $300 | 1 in 3,042 | |
| Match 3 of 5 | $5 | 1 in 95 | |
| Match 2 of 5 | $1 | 1 in 9 | |
| Overall odds of winning any Palmetto Cash 5 prize are 1 in 8.4 | |||
Want the chance to exponentially increase any Palmetto Cash 5 prizes you might win? Simply pay an extra $1 for the Power-Up option, the size of which is determined by a separate ball ranging from twice to five times the amount. Here's a breakdown of what the prizes and odds look like with Power-Up added:
| 2x | 3x | 4x | 5x | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 5 of 5 (Odds) | $200,000 (1 in 1,003,884) | $300,000 (1 in 1,606,214) | $400,000 (1 in 4,015,536) | $500,000 (1 in 8,031,072) |
| Match 4 of 5 (Odds) | $600 (1 in 6,084) | $900 (1 in 9,735) | $1,200 (1 in 24,337) | $1,500 (1 in 48,673) |
| Match 3 of 5 (Odds) | $10 (1 in 190) | $15 (1 in 304) | $20 (1 in 761) | $25 (1 in 1,521) |
| Match 2 of 5 (Odds) | $2 (1 in 18.4) | $3 (1 in 29) | $4 (1 in 74) | $5 (1 in 147) |
Pick 3
There are two versions of the South Carolina Pick 3 game - midday and evening. Pick 3 Midday is played Monday - Saturday at 12:59pm EST and Pick 3 Evening is drawn daily at 6:59pm EST.
There are 9 different ways to play, find the odds and potential payouts for each in the table below:
| Game Type | Prize Payout (for $1 wager)* | Odds of Winning |
|---|---|---|
| Straight | $500 | 1 in 1,000 |
| 3-Way Straight/Box (exact order) | $330 | 1 in 1,000 |
| 6-Way Straight/Box (exact order) | $290 | 1 in 1,000 |
| 3-Way Box | $160 | 1 in 333 |
| 6-Way Box | $80 | 1 in 167 |
| 3-Way Combo | $500 | 1 in 333 |
| 6-Way Combo | $500 | 1 in 167 |
| Back Pair | $50 | 1 in 100 |
| Front Pair | $50 | 1 in 100 |
*The payouts shown for combo games are based on a $1.50 wager.
Other Games
If you like the thought of winning a cash prize within seconds of buying a game, why not try the instant games offered by the South Carolina Lottery? There's a wide range available from authorized retailers and you could land a windfall in the blink of an eye!
Claiming Prizes
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, there have been some changes in the way you claim prizes in South Carolina. You can find updates on our dedicated Coronavirus Lottery Updates page.
You have 180 days from the date of a drawing to claim your prize. Instant games may be claimed up to 90 days from the date that the game ends.
Winners may claim prizes of $100,000 and under by mail. Any South Carolina Lottery prize worth $500 or less can also be claimed at any authorized lottery retailer.
Prizes worth up to $100,000 can be redeemed by mail or by visiting the Claims Center in Columbia.
Prizes worth $100,001 or more will need to be redeemed in person at the same Claims Center - you can't claim these winnings via mail.
The South Carolina Lottery withholds taxes of seven percent on lottery winnings worth more than $500. Larger prizes may be subject to federal withholding taxes of 25 percent.
Claim a prize by mail
To redeem a win of $100,000 or below by mail, send the following to the Lottery at the address below:
- Completed original ticket
- Completed claim form
- Copy of a photo ID with your date of birth (e.g. driver's license, passport, military, or state ID)
Send to:
S.C. Education Lottery
P.O. Box 11039
Columbia, SC 29211-1039
History of the South Carolina Lottery
The South Carolina Education Lottery began operating on January 7th, 2002 after the South Carolina General Assembly approved the establishment of a state lottery in June 2001. The Lottery joined Powerball in 2002 and began selling Mega Millions tickets in January 2010.
An anonymous ticket holder from South Carolina won a $399.4 million Powerball jackpot on September 18th, 2013.
To date, the South Carolina Lottery has raised more than $3.4 billion for educational initiatives such as K-12 programs, community education and scholarships for college students. Roughly 26.1 percent of every dollar raised through ticket sales goes back to the state to help support these good causes.
On October 23rd 2018, a player from South Carolina won a Mega Millions jackpot of $1.537 billion, one of the biggest lottery jackpots ever seen and also the largest amount ever won by a single ticket holder.
Rules
If you want to play South Carolina lottery games for the chance to win great prizes, you'll need to be at least 18 years old.
South Carolina Mega Millions Prize Amounts
| Numbers Correct | Prize |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 w/ Mega Ball | Jackpot |
| 5 of 5 | $1,000,000 |
| 4 of 5 w/ Mega Ball | $10,000 |
| 4 of 4 | $500 |
| 3 of 5 w/ Mega Ball | $200 |
| 3 of 5 | $10 |
| 2 of 5 w/ Mega Ball | $10 |
| 1 of 5 w/ Mega Ball | $4 |
| 0 of 5 w/ Mega Ball | $2 |
South Carolina Mega Millions Megaplier Prize Amounts
| Numbers Correct | Megaplier 2X | Megaplier 3X | Megaplier 4X | Megaplier 5X |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | $2,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
| 4 of 5 w/ Megaplier | $20,000 | $30,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 |
| 4 of 5 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| 3 of 5 w/ Megaplier | $400 | $600 | $800 | $1,000 |
| 3 of 5 | $20 | $30 | $40 | $50 |
| 2 of 5 w/ Megaplier | $20 | $30 | $40 | $50 |
| 1 of 5 w/ Megaplier | $8 | $12 | $16 | $20 |
| 0 of 5 w/ Megaplier | $4 | $6 | $8 | $10 |
South Carolina Mega Millions FAQs
Can I buy a SC Mega Millions ticket online?
If you're in Texas, California, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Oregon, Washington or Pennsylvania you can purchase Mega Millions tickets through Lottery.com at play.lottery.com!
When is the South Carolina Mega Millions?
South Carolina Mega Millions drawings take place twice a week on Tuesday and Friday nights.
Carolina Lottery Results
What time is the South Carolina Mega Millions drawing?
11:00 PM ET
What is the SC Mega Millions jackpot?
Mega Millions jackpots roll-over until there is a winner or multiple winners. You can find the latest South Carolina Mega Millions jackpot amounts here on the Lottery.com South Carolina Mega Millions Jackpots page.
Carolina Lottery Pick 3
Did anyone win the SC Mega Millions?
When Mega Millions resets to the minimum jackpot, it’s an indication that one or more players won in the most recent drawing.
What are the SC Mega Millions winning numbers?
View the latest Mega Millions winning numbers in the Lottery.com app or on the Lottery.com website following each drawing here on the South Carolina Mega Millions Results page.
What are the odds of winning?
Higher than you think! The odds of winning a prize are 1 in 24.