An unclaimed Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Berkeley County, South Carolina, and lottery officials are searching for the winner. The winning ticket, purchased for Monday night’s drawing, belongs to an unknown owner who may not realize they hold a five-figure prize.
According to the South Carolina Education Lottery, the winning ticket was purchased at the St. Stephen Foodmart, located at 3862 Byrnes Drive in St. Stephen, South Carolina. The ticket matched four out of the five white ball numbers alongside the red Powerball number.
Winning Numbers and Odds
The winning numbers drawn for Monday night were 16 – 23 – 32 – 36 – 54, with the red Powerball number 9.
Matching four white balls plus the Powerball has odds of approximately 1 in 913,129. While the jackpot rolled over, this secondary tier prize provides a substantial financial windfall for the ticket holder.
Claim Deadline and Instructions for Players
Lottery officials advise anyone who purchased a ticket at the St. Stephen Foodmart for Monday’s drawing to check their slips. Under South Carolina Education Lottery rules, winners have 180 days from the date of the drawing to claim their prize before the funds expire and go to educational programs.
- Prize Amount: $50,000
- Location of Purchase: St. Stephen Foodmart (3862 Byrnes Drive, St. Stephen, SC)
- Game: Powerball
- Claim Window: 180 days from the drawing date
To claim a prize of this size, winners can visit a South Carolina Education Lottery regional claim center or mail in their winning ticket following instructions on the lottery website. Players should sign the back of their ticket immediately to secure ownership.
Broader Context of Unclaimed Funds in South Carolina
While lottery prizes have strict claim windows set by the state education lottery commission, South Carolina also manages long-term unclaimed financial assets through the State Treasurer’s Office. The state database holds over $800 million in unclaimed property, including forgotten bank accounts, uncashed utility deposits, and insurance payouts.
Residents searching for state-held financial assets can use official government portals like treasurer.sc.gov or MissingMoney.com. State officials remind the public that searching for and claiming these funds directly through official government channels is free, and citizens should avoid third-party recovery services that charge upfront fees.
