A single ticket bought in Barnwell has set a new high-water mark for South Carolina’s Palmetto Cash 5 game.
Key points
- A $1,488,000 Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot sets a new state record and is the 50th win for the game in South Carolina.
- The odds of winning the Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot are approximately 1 in 850,668.
- The winner must claim the prize within 180 days of the drawing, following the lottery’s official claims procedure.
The South Carolina Education Lottery confirmed that a Palmetto Cash 5 ticket sold at Palm Pantry #11 in Barnwell matched all five drawn numbers on Saturday’s Halloween drawing, creating a rolling jackpot of $1,488,000.
The winning combination – 12, 20, 21, 32 and 40 – was announced by lottery officials, marking the 50th jackpot win in the game’s history within the state and establishing the largest prize ever awarded for Palmetto Cash 5.
Ticket details and winning numbers
According to the lottery, the odds of hitting the jackpot are roughly one in 850,668, underscoring the rarity of the win and the significance of the record‑setting payout.
The ticket holder has a 180‑day window from the drawing date to claim the prize, with detailed instructions on the claims process available on the South Carolina Education Lottery’s website.
Record significance and odds
The win was reported by WRDW/WAGT, which noted that the Palm Pantry #11 location at 10,000 Dunbarton Blvd. in Barnwell was the point of sale for the historic ticket.
Reader questions
How can the winner claim the $1.48 million prize?
The winner must submit the winning ticket and complete the claim form within 180 days of the drawing, as outlined on the South Carolina Education Lottery’s website.
What were the winning numbers for the Halloween drawing?
The numbers drawn were 12, 20, 21, 32 and 40.
What are the odds of winning the Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot?
The lottery states the odds are about one in 850,668.
Source: wrdw.com
