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**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**South Carolina Lottery Announces May 21, 2025, Winning Numbers; Offers Tips on Claiming Prizes**

**Columbia, SC –** The South Carolina Education Lottery has announced the winning numbers for its May 21, 2025, draw games. Aspiring millionaires across the state are checking their tickets for a chance at a life-changing windfall.

Here are the winning numbers from Wednesday night’s drawings:

* **Powerball:** 09-29-31-34-43, Powerball: 02, Power Play: 2

* Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.

* Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.

* Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.

* Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.

* Check Palmetto Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

* Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.

The South Carolina Education Lottery reminds players that there are multiple ways to claim their prizes, depending on the amount won:

* **Prizes up to $500:** Can be redeemed at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer.

* **Prizes between $501 and $100,000:** Must be claimed by mailing the signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, and a copy of a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center. The lottery recommends using registered mail and keeping copies of all documents.

* **Prizes exceeding $100,000:** Must be claimed in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia. Winners must bring their signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, a government-issued photo ID, and their Social Security card. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) options are available for direct deposit of large winnings.

**Important Deadline:** All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date.

For more detailed information on claiming prizes and to access the necessary claim forms, please visit the South Carolina Lottery claim page.

The South Carolina Education Lottery urges all players to play responsibly.

**(Note: This news article was automatically generated using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Carolina editor. Send feedback using this form.)**

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