South Carolina Education Lottery News - August 26, 2025

Key Takeaways: South Carolina Education Lottery continues its high‐profile sponsorships and promotions, with today’s highlights including the Palmetto Series men’s soccer matchup, the forthcoming NASCAR Powerball Playoff Promotion drawing, and upcoming jackpot drawings.

SCEL Sponsors Palmetto Series Men’s Soccer Match

Clemson University and the University of South Carolina face off on the soccer pitch today, August 26, 2025, in Clemson, S.C., as part of the 2025-26 Palmetto Series presented by the South Carolina Education Lottery. Each victory in this annual multi-sport rivalry-including today’s men’s soccer contest-earns a point toward the Palmetto Series trophy, with additional points awarded for scholarship recipient counts and fan entries in the Rival Play Second-Chance Promotion.

NASCAR Powerball Playoff Promotion Semifinalist Drawing Set for Tomorrow

The Lottery’s second-chance NASCAR Powerball Playoff Promotion announced that twelve semifinalists will be drawn from a pool of sixteen on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Players earned entries by submitting Carolina Jackpot and Clemson Jackpot scratch-offs; the promotion winner will receive VIP access to the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race weekend.

Upcoming Jackpot Drawings and Game Schedule

• Powerball®: Tonight’s drawing carries an estimated jackpot of $750 million (cash value $338.6 million), with drawings at 10:59 p.m. ET.
• Mega Millions®: Next drawing is Tuesday, August 26, 2025, with an estimated jackpot of $380 million; sales close at 10:00 p.m. ET.
• Palmetto Cash 5: Daily drawings at 6:59 p.m. ET; the jackpot stands at $110,000 and grows by at least $10,000 each day without a top-prize hit.
• Pick 3, Pick 4, and Cash Pop: Drawings at 12:59 p.m. (midday) and 6:59 p.m. (evening) ET, seven days a week.

Players are reminded to check cut-off times for ticket sales and to verify winning numbers on the official SCEL website or at authorized retailers.