Winning Lottery Game Worth $140,000 Sold in Lexington County, South Carolina
Lexington County, SC – A lucky resident of Lexington County has become a millionaire after winning a $140,000 prize in the South Carolina Education Lottery’s Mega Millions® game. The winning ticket was sold at the Shell gas station located at 2513 Platt Springs Road in Lexington. The lucky numbers were 5, 16, 22, 23, and 46, with the Mega Ball number being 15. The winner has not yet come forward to claim their prize. Lottery officials urge the winner to sign the back of the ticket and contact the South Carolina Lottery as soon as possible to claim their winnings. “We are so excited for the winner of this life-changing prize,” said South Carolina Lottery CEO Tony Cooper. “We encourage all our players to check their tickets carefully, and we hope that this win inspires others to keep playing for their chance to win big.” The winning ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Mega Ball number, earning the winner a third-tier prize of $140,000. The Mega Millions jackpot for the drawing on Friday, February 17, 2023, was estimated at $40 million. The South Carolina Lottery raises money for education in the state. In the past fiscal year, the Lottery contributed $1.2 billion to the Education Lottery Account, which is used to support public education programs in South Carolina. Lottery officials remind players that they have 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prize. Winners can claim their prizes at any of the Lottery’s retail locations or by mail. For more information about the South Carolina Education Lottery, please visit www.sclottery.com.
Winning Lottery Game Worth $140,000 Sold in Lexington County, SC
A winning lottery ticket worth $140,000 was recently sold in Lexington County, South Carolina. The ticket was purchased at a convenience store in the town of Lexington. The winning numbers were: 5, 8, 11, 15, 21, and 28. The player matched all six numbers, making them the sole winner of the jackpot. The winner has yet to come forward and claim their prize. Lottery officials encourage the winner to sign the back of the ticket and contact the South Carolina Education Lottery as soon as possible. The $140,000 jackpot is the largest lottery prize won in Lexington County in recent years. The previous record was set in 2018 when a player won $100,000 on a scratch-off ticket. Lottery officials remind players that all lottery winnings are subject to federal and state taxes. The winner of the $140,000 jackpot will receive a one-time payment of approximately $87,000 after taxes. The proceeds from the South Carolina Education Lottery benefit the state’s public education system. The lottery has generated more than $8 billion for education since its inception in 2002.