The SC Lottery is 1 of 42 US State & District Lotteries that offer the massive Mega Millions game – in this case the SC Mega Millions – as part of its overall portfolio of lottery games.
Mega Millions is a Multi-State USA Lottery that is run and operated by the Mega Millions Consortium – who administer and syndicate the game across the USA and is one of the largest lottery games in the world – having produced a massive world record jackpot of an incredible US$ 390 Million. This record jackpot was shared between 2 Mega Millions winners from New Jersey and Georgia.
The very first Mega Millions draw took place on May 17th 2002 with 6 USA Lottery companies taking part who were all members of the Mega Millions Consortium.
The game had changed its name and format from the Big Game which had started on August 31st 1996. Upon this change – 2 further State Lotteries joined and many more were to follow.
The SC Mega Millions was first sold on January 31st 2010 when the Multi State Lottery Association (MUSL) who run the Powerball game – of which the South Carolina Lottery is a member – entered into a cross-selling agreement with the Mega Millions consortium – allowing the sales of Mega Millions in Powerball states and Powerball in Mega Millions states.
SC Mega Millions – How It Works…
The South Carolina Mega Millions works in precisely the same way that the Mega Millions game works in all the States and Districts in the US that offer the game.
Jackpots start off at US$ 12 Million and ROLLOVER after each draw when the top prize is not won – making for some enormous jackpot figures.
6 numbers are drawn in total for the SC Lottery Mega Millions from 2 separate drawing machines – firstly 5 numbers from 56 white balls are drawn and then 1 number (the MEGAball) from 46 gold balls.
Draws for the South Carolina Lottery Mega Millions take place twice every week on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11.00pm EST.
In addition to the 6 main Mega Millions numbers drawn – a further number is drawn – using a Random Number Generator…the Mega Millions MEGAPLIER number…
MEGAPLIER…
This separate MEGAPLIER number drawn will be either 2, 3 or 4 – and is there to give players of the Mega Millions SC a chance to increase their winnings on all levels of the prize structure apart from the South Carolina Lottery Mega Millions jackpot itself.
With MEGAPLIER – you are able to multiply your winnings on these levels by 2x, 3x or 4x – greatly increasing the amount you can walk away with.
If a player matches the 5 main Mega Millions numbers playing with the MEGAPLIER add-on – and a MEGAPLIER number of 4 is drawn – the second tier prize of US$ 250,000 would be quadrupled and they could win US$ 1 Million.
SC Mega Millions – How to Play…
The aim when playing is to correctly select as many Mega Millions winning prize numbers as possible – and with 9 different ways in which you can win on the SC Mega Millions – you have a great chance of winning a prize.
There are principally – 4 ways in which you can play the Mega Millions SC…
1. Pick 5 of your own main (white ball) numbers from 1 to 56 plus 1 Mega Ball (gold ball) number from 1 to 46.
2. Pick 5 of your own main (white ball) numbers from 1 to 56 and use the Quick Pick option to let the computer choose your Mega Ball (gold ball) number for you from 1 to 46 – using a random number generator.
3. Use the Quick Pick option to let the computer pick your 5 main (white ball) numbers from 1 to 56 using a random number generator – and pick your own Mega Ball (gold ball) number from 1 to 46.
4. Use the Quick Pick option to let the computer choose both your 5 main (white ball) numbers from 1 to 56 and your 1 Mega Ball (gold ball) number from 1 to 46 using its random number generator.
You can use any of these methods whether you are playing the South Carolina Mega Millions in-state or if you play Mega Millions Online with an authorized online lottery ticket sales company such as TheLotter.
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MEGAPLIER…
For just an extra dollar – you can choose to increase your SC Lottery Mega Millions winnings on all levels except the jackpot – by adding the MEGAPLIER option when playing the SC Mega Millions.
If your chosen South Carolina Mega Millions Lottery numbers match the Mega Millions winning numbers on any of these prize levels – you immediately increase your winnings by either 2, 3 or 4 times – depending on what Mega Millions MEGAPLIER number was drawn.
If you play Mega Millions with MEGAPLIER and you are lucky enough to correctly select the 5 main Mega Millions numbers and a MEGAPLIER number of 4 is drawn – the second tier prize of US$ 250,000 will be quadrupled and you could walk away with US$ 1 Million.
An enhancement to the way the MEGAPLIER works took place on September 14th 2010.
This can increase your winnings even further when you play Mega Millions using the MEGAPLIER option.
Now, if you match all 5 of the main Mega Millions numbers and play using the MEGAPLIER option – you will win US$ 1 Million no matter what MEGAPLIER number has been drawn.
SC Mega Millions– Who Can Play?
In the past – you used to have to buy your lottery ticket in South Carolina itself to take part in any of the SC Lottery games – including the SC Mega Millions.
Today though – you are able to play Mega Millions Online from right around the world due to the presence of genuine and fully authorized online lottery ticket sales companies like TheLotter.
So, if you reside outside of South Carolina or the US – but wish to play any of the South Carolina Lottery games including the Mega Millions South Carolina – this is easy to do using the appropriate lottery ticket sales companies – where you can quickly and simply buy lottery tickets online and save yourself a fair amount of time as well.
The SC Lottery requires all players to be at least 18 years of age before purchasing any SC Lottery tickets including tickets for the SC Lottery Mega Millions.
The SC Mega Millions is drawn every week on both Tuesdays and Fridays at 11.00pm EST.
You can find the SC Mega Millions Results in various different ways to check your ticket – and see if you have been lucky with the South Carolina Lottery Mega Millions winning numbers drawn.
The SC Mega Millions winning numbers will be broadcast on WHHI-TV, Channel 3, in Hilton Head, WFXB (FOX) Channel 43 in Florence/Myrtle Beach, WLTX (CBS) Channel 19 in Columbia, WHNS (FOX) Channel 21 in Greenville/Spartanburg, WCBD (NBC) Channel 2 in Charleston, WRDW (CBS) Channel 12 Aiken/Augusta and WMYT (MNT) Channel 12 in Rock Hill/Charlotte.
You will also be able to find out the latest SC Mega Millions Results from select newspapers across the state and you can always come back to Global Lottery Review to check the very latest South Carolina Mega Millions results – as well as any previous SC Mega Millions results that you may wish to check up on.
SC Mega Millions – Odds of Winning…
With 9 different ways of winning – and therefore a great chance of winning something on the SC Mega Millions – the odds vary from 1 in 175.71 million for matching all the correct South Carolina Lottery Mega Millions winning numbers – right down to just 1 in 75 for matching only 1 correct number.
The overall odds of winning any prize on the Mega Millions SC are just 1 in 39.
Here is an easy-to-read calculation table that shows you the odds of winning, the number of matches needed and the prizes you can win – on all different levels of the Mega Millions South Carolina…
South Carolina MEGA MILLIONS ODDS and PRIZES
Prize Level
Number of Matches
Win
Odds of Winning
1
5 Main + MEGA Ball
Jackpot
1 in 175,711,536
2
5 Main
$ 250,000
1 in 3,904,701
3
4 Main + MEGA Ball
$ 10,000
1 in 689,065
4
4 Main
$ 150
1 in 15,313
5
3 Main + MEGA Ball
$ 150
1 in 13,781
6
3 Main
$ 7
1 in 306
7
2 Main + MEGA Ball
$ 10
1 in 844
8
1 Main + MEGA Ball
$ 3
1 in 141
9
MEGA Ball ONLY
$ 2
1 in 75
SC Mega Millions Winners…
Even though the SC Lottery has only been selling Mega Millions tickets since May 16th 2010 – there have already been some lucky SC Mega Millions winners…
Numerous South Carolina Lottery players have won US$ 600 on the SC Mega Millions such as John Chiles from Spartanburg, Chris Cooper from Columbia and Claus Spradley from Lugoff – and a US$ 628 win has been achieved by Kevin Johnson from Columbia.
SC Mega Millions – How Prizes Are Paid?
If you have won a SC Mega Millions jackpot – you will be able to claim your prize as either a cash lump sum or as an annuity payment – you must make this choice within 60 days of the draw – and if you choose the annuity option, your SC Mega Millions winnings will be paid to you annually over a 26 year period.
For all prizes on the Mega Millions SC you will have 180 days from the date printed on your ticket to make your claim before your Mega Millions ticket will become invalid.
If your win on the SC Mega Millions is up to US$ 500 – you will be able to claim your winnings at any South Carolina Education Lottery retailer.
If you’ve had a win of between US$ 501 and US$ 100,000 on the SC Mega Millions – you will be able to claim your prize by mail using an SCEL claim form.
If you have had a win of more than US$ 100,000 on the Mega Millions South Carolina – you can claim your prize in person at one of the South Carolina Education Lottery offices in Columbia, Greenville or Mt.Pleasant.
You needn’t worry if you play lottery online with one of the genuine and authorized online lottery ticket sale companies like TheLotter – as part of their role is to look after all these details for you – making sure that you receive your winnings directly and promptly.
South Carolina Lottery – Other Games…
As well as the SC Mega Millions – the SC Lottery offers various other lotto games – some of which can be played just within South Carolina itself like Palmetto Cash 5, Pick 3, Pick 4 plus numerous SC Lottery instant Scratch-Off games.
Other South Carolina Lottery games such as the huge multi-state Powerball game can be played from anywhere in the world.
We have fully reviewed the SC Powerball which the SC Lottery began selling on October 9th 2002 when the South Carolina Lottery became the 31st member to join the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) – who run and administer the Powerball.