South Carolina Lottery numbers and results

The South Carolina Education Lottery, created in earnest in 2002, after having been given the blessing of the state legislature the year prior, provides a selection of games that are a fun to play. These include the multi-state Powerball, and Mega Millions game(s) for which some incredible jackpots have been awarded in the state. In 2013 a anonymous south Carolinian walked away with almost 1.57 billion on a mega millions jackpot. Apart from them, the gamblers can also play day draw and instant play games.

Not one but some of the revenue derived from the sale of tickets is used to fund education in the state. Through the South Carolina Education Lottery, hundreds of millions, and even billions, of dollars have been produced for education which have been used to support some of these programs, such as for scholarships, community education, K-12 instruction, etc.

It is hereby recorded that in order to gamble at lottery games in South Carolina, a person must be 18 years of age.

  • What if I lose or damage a winning lottery ticket?

    It is brought to the attention of the reader that the South Carolina Lottery does not take responsibility for torn, damaged, or lost/stolen tickets. In order to protect you, please refrain from exposing your lottery tickets to view. Furthermore, the sealing of the ticket should not be ignored, as it may be used as an evidence for the possession of the ticket if lost.

  • The legal age to play The South Carolina Lottery is 18?

    Players have to (at least)be 18 years old, to buy/play a lottery.

  • Are South Carolina Lottery prizes subject to taxation?

    Indeed, they are. In South Carolina, the lottery jackpots are both state and federal taxable amounts. In addition, the South Carolina Education Lottery may set aside a portion of cash prizes for state use for income tax. Tax information is explained in our Tax Information section.

  • What is the deadline for claiming my winnings?

    You are allowed 180 days from the draw date to claim your prize.

  • What gaming options are available in South Carolina?

    In South Carolina, a diverse range of draw games are available (for example, Palmetto Cash 5, Mega Millions, Powerball, Pick 3, Pick 4, and CASH POP drawings).

  • Is it possible to be anonymous upon claiming a lotteries jackpot?

    Not surprisingly, among the few states where winners may remain unidentified is South Carolina.

  • Is it legal to buy lottery tickets in advance?

    Yes, you can purchase up to "advance" tickets to any number of drawings in all South Carolina Lottery games, i.e.

  • Insurance train tickets are available to purchase by mail or by phone.?

    No, lottery ticket sales may be made only by licensed lottery retailers.

  • What is the destination of South Carolina Lottery funds?

    State Lottery ticket sales revenue is used to fund a broad range of state education programs, such as college scholarships, public schools, and training for occupations, etc.