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Powerball in South Carolina
- Next draw
- …
- 10:59 PM ET in South Carolina
- Estimated jackpot
- $440 million
- Cash value $183.1 million
- Price
- $2 per play
- Jackpot odds 1 in 292,201,338
Latest numbers · Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- 04
- 06
- 23
- 33
- 44
- 13
What the jackpot is worth in South Carolina
South Carolina taxes lottery prizes at 5.21% (its top rate). With the current $440 million estimate, taking the $183.1 million cash option leaves about $105,863,490 after federal and state taxes. With the annuity, the first payment comes to about $3,877,218 after taxes, and all 30 payments add up to about $255,775,992.
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Buying Powerball tickets in South Carolina
Powerball tickets are sold at licensed retailers across South Carolina.
- Powerball sales stop at 9:59 p.m. (Mon, Wed, Sat) and Mega Millions sales stop at 10:00 p.m. (Tue, Fri) on draw nights.
- Players must be 18 or older.
Claiming a Powerball prize in South Carolina
- Smaller prizes, up to $500, can be claimed at South Carolina lottery retailers.
- Prizes over $500 and up to $100,000 can be claimed by mail or at the Columbia Claims Center, 1303 Assembly St. Prizes over $100,000 are claimed in person at the Columbia Claims Center.
- Claim deadline: Up to 180 days after the draw date printed on the ticket.
- Yes, the Lottery won't release a winner's name without their written consent, though it can share the town where they live.
Details on the official South Carolina lottery site.
Questions about Powerball in South Carolina
What time is the Powerball drawing in South Carolina?
Powerball is drawn Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern, which is 10:59 PM ET in South Carolina.
Can you buy Powerball tickets online in South Carolina?
Powerball tickets are sold at licensed retailers across South Carolina.
How much tax do you pay on Powerball winnings in South Carolina?
Prizes over $5,000 have 24% federal tax withheld, and large prizes can owe up to 37% federal tax in total. South Carolina taxes lottery prizes at 5.21% (its top rate). On the current estimated jackpot, the lump sum comes to about $105,863,490 after taxes.
How long do you have to claim a Powerball prize in South Carolina?
South Carolina's claim deadline: Up to 180 days after the draw date printed on the ticket.
How old do you have to be to play Powerball in South Carolina?
You must be at least 18 to buy lottery tickets in South Carolina.
Mega Millions in South Carolina · South Carolina online lottery rules
Sources: SC Education Lottery: FAQ · SC Education Lottery: How to Play / Claim Your Winnings · SC Education Lottery: Powerball · SC Education Lottery: Mega Millions · S.C. Code §59-150-145 (winner information exempt from FOIA)