🎰 South Carolina Education Lottery Games
All draw games available to South Carolina lottery players, plus Powerball and Mega Millions.
| Game | Type | Draw Schedule | Jackpot Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📅 Palmetto Cash 5 | Daily | Daily | 1 in 501,942 |
| 🔢 Pick 3 | Numbers | Midday & Evening | 1 in 1,000 |
| 🔢 Pick 4 | Numbers | Midday & Evening | 1 in 10,000 |
| ⭐ Cash Pop | Specialty | Multiple daily | Varies |
About the South Carolina Education Lottery
The South Carolina Education Lottery was established in 2002 and offers a variety of draw games, scratch-offs, and multi-state lottery games. South Carolina participates in Powerball, Mega Millions.
The state's signature draw game is Palmetto Cash 5. All lottery proceeds support state programs including education, infrastructure, and public services.
Visit the official website at www.sceducationlottery.com for the most current results, prize structures, and retailer locations.
Lottery Taxes in South Carolina
If you win the lottery in South Carolina, you'll pay 24% federal withholding (top bracket 37%) plus 6.0% state tax. On a $1 million jackpot, that means you'd keep approximately $700,000 after taxes.
How to Claim Lottery Prizes in South Carolina
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Frequently Asked Questions
The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games including Palmetto Cash 5, Pick 3, Pick 4, Cash Pop. South Carolina also participates in Powerball and Mega Millions multi-state jackpot games.
No online lottery courier services currently operate in South Carolina. You can buy Powerball and Mega Millions tickets at local retailers, or play sweepstakes casinos online for free. For state-specific games, visit the South Carolina Education Lottery website.
Sweepstakes casinos operate legally in most US states including South Carolina. They use a sweepstakes model where you play with virtual coins and can redeem Sweeps Coins for real prizes. No purchase is necessary to play.
WinTheLottery.com is an independent information site. We are not affiliated with the South Carolina Education Lottery. Always verify results at the official lottery website. Must be 18+ to play. Play responsibly.