South Carolina Lottery

Results, scratch-off odds, and tax calculator for South Carolina lottery games.

South Carolina Lottery Tax at a Glance

Federal Tax Rate

Up to 37%

Top marginal bracket

South Carolina State Tax

6.50%

On lottery winnings

Combined Max Rate

43.50%

Federal + state

Recent Lottery Results

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May 6, 2026
18275165685Jackpot: $57M
May 4, 2026
303642606313
May 2, 2026
253742526514
May 8, 2026
374749515816Jackpot: $215M
May 5, 2026
122250515510
May 1, 2026
162127416124

Available Games in South Carolina

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South Carolina Lottery Overview

The South Carolina lottery offers a variety of draw games and scratch-off tickets. Players in South Carolina can participate in multi-state games like Powerball and Mega Millions, as well as state-specific games. South Carolina imposes a 6.50% state income tax on lottery winnings in addition to federal taxes.

Use our South Carolina lottery tax calculator to estimate your take-home winnings after both federal and state taxes. Check our scratch-off odds rankings to find the best tickets to buy in South Carolina based on remaining prizes and overall odds.

About the South Carolina Lottery

South Carolina Education Lottery launched in 2002. South Carolina taxes lottery winnings at 6.5%. Proceeds fund education, including college tuition grants. Palmetto Cash 5 is the flagship state jackpot game.

Lottery Guides for South Carolina Players