The South Carolina Education Lottery has officially released the winning numbers for its full lineup of draw games conducted on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Players across the Palmetto State who purchased tickets for multi-state and state-level drawings are encouraged to carefully check their tickets against the latest certified results to determine whether they hold a winning combination.
Headlining the evening’s events was the multi-state Mega Millions drawing, which continues to attract substantial player interest across participating jurisdictions. The winning white ball sequence drawn on September 15 was 27, 36, 43, 57, and 58, paired with the gold Mega Ball number 16. Mega Millions drawings are conducted twice weekly, offering participants the chance to compete for multi-tiered payouts.
In the state’s daily numbers category, the Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL game conducted two separate drawings over the course of the day. The midday drawing generated the winning combination 0-3-5 alongside a FIREBALL number of 5. Later that night, the evening drawing yielded the winning numbers 4-3-3, accompanied by a FIREBALL number of 1, providing players with additional ways to complete winning match sequences.
Similarly, the Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL game delivered fresh results for both its daytime and nighttime sessions on September 15. The midday winning sequence was determined to be 2-6-3-3 with a FIREBALL number of 5. During the subsequent evening draw, the winning lineup shifted to 4-3-7-2, with the evening FIREBALL drawn as 1.
The single-number Cash Pop game produced an identical outcome across both of its scheduled daily drawings. Participants matching the midday selection saw number 15 selected as the winner. In an uncommon occurrence, the evening Cash Pop drawing also produced number 15, rewarding players who selected the identical digit during the second draw of the day.
Rounding out the evening’s state-specific offerings was the Palmetto Cash 5 drawing. The winning five-number combination selected for September 15 was 07, 21, 24, 30, and 39. Palmetto Cash 5 remains a cornerstone of the lottery’s daily evening draw lineup, giving local ticket holders a nightly opportunity to secure cash prizes.
To assist players in keeping track of upcoming opportunities, lottery officials maintain a consistent weekly schedule across all draw games. The multi-state Powerball drawing takes place three times per week, held at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evenings. Mega Millions drawings follow a Tuesday and Friday rhythm, with winning numbers drawn promptly at 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
South Carolina’s daily localized draw games operate on standardized broadcast hours seven days a week. Pick 3, Pick 4, and Cash Pop each hold their midday drawings at 12:59 p.m. Eastern Time, followed by an evening drawing at 6:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Palmetto Cash 5 holds a single daily drawing each evening at 6:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Ticket holders who find matching numbers must observe the official claiming procedures and timelines established by the South Carolina Education Lottery. A critical rule for all participants is the strict 180-day claiming window. Under state lottery regulations, any prize won in a draw game must be formally claimed within 180 calendar days of the specific drawing date before the ticket expires and funds are forfeited.
The redemption process is structured into distinct tiers based on the cash value of the prize. For prizes valued at $500 or less, winners can redeem their tickets directly at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. To receive an immediate cash payout, ticket holders must sign the back of the winning ticket and present it to the retailer for electronic validation.
Players holding tickets with prize values ranging from $501 to $100,000 have the option to redeem their winnings by mail through the state claims office. Claimants must mail the original signed winning ticket, a completed official lottery claim form, and a clear copy of a government-issued photo identification card directly to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center.
When utilizing the mail-in option, players are strongly advised to take precautionary security measures. The lottery suggests retaining clear photocopies or digital records of all submitted paperwork and sending the package via registered mail to ensure verifiable delivery. Mail claims must be addressed to the SC Education Lottery, P.O. Box 11039, Columbia, SC 29211-1039.
For high-tier prizes exceeding $100,000, winners are required to claim their payouts in person at the central South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters. The in-person claims facility operates at the Columbia Claims Center, located at 1303 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201, where specialized lottery staff process major jackpot and high-value claims.
When claiming amounts above $100,000 in Columbia, individuals must bring the original signed ticket, a completed claim form, valid government-issued photo identification, and their physical Social Security card to complete mandatory identity and tax verification. High-tier winners are also offered the ability to establish an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to receive their winnings securely through direct bank deposit.
Lottery officials remind all participants that official claim forms, detailed payout tables, and previous drawing archives can be accessed directly through the South Carolina Education Lottery website. Players are urged to sign the back of their tickets immediately after purchase to establish legal ownership and protect their potential winnings.
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