Columbia Powerball Ticket Wins $100,000 Prize

A lucky lottery player in Columbia secured a six-figure payout following the latest Powerball drawing.

Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Gambling

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A winning Powerball ticket purchased at a Murphy Express in Columbia, South Carolina, has secured a $100,000 prize for a local resident. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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A Powerball ticket purchased at a local Murphy Express in Columbia has won $100,000. The winning ticket included the PowerPlay option to increase its value.

Why it matters

The win highlights the broad participation in the latest drawing, which saw over 19,000 winners across South Carolina.

The winning ticket for the $100,000 prize was sold at Murphy Express #8902 located at 4546 Hardscrabble Road. Prizes for the draw range from a $4 minimum to the $100,000 top tier.

The players

Murphy Express #8902

This is the convenience store and fuel retailer located on Hardscrabble Road where the winning lottery ticket was purchased.

The details

The winning numbers drawn were 04, 05, 15, 19, 55 with a Powerball of 19. The ticket holder now has a 180-day window to come forward and claim their prize.

Timeline

  1. The Powerball drawing occurred on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Culture Shift

This event reflects the ongoing popularity of the Powerball multi-state lottery structure as jackpot estimates continue to climb. Large payouts often drive spikes in consumer ticket purchases, fueled by the hope of winning national prize pools.

Residents who purchased tickets for the October 24 drawing should verify their numbers against the official results immediately. Players have exactly 180 days from the drawing date to claim any winnings at an authorized lottery location.

The takeaway

Always double-check lottery tickets for any winning matches after every drawing. Lottery participants must claim their prizes within the designated 180-day period to ensure they remain valid.

What happens next

The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Monday, where players will compete for an estimated $687 million jackpot.

Further reading

For more information on state-regulated games, visit the Gambling section.

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