South Carolina Powerball
Latest Powerball results and how much you keep after South Carolina taxes.
Latest Powerball Drawing
Wednesday, July 8Jackpot: $457M
Drawings every Mon, Wed & Sat at 10:59 PM ET · Power Play optional +$1
South Carolina Powerball — Take-Home After Taxes
Based on $457M jackpot · Estimated
Cash Lump Sum
Annuity (30 Payments)
South Carolina Lottery Information
State tax on winnings
6.50%
Draw days
Mon, Wed, Sat at 10:59 PM ET
Ticket price
$2 per play (+$1 Power Play)
Jackpot odds
1 in 292,201,338
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Powerball jackpot in South Carolina?
The current Powerball jackpot is $457M. Powerball is played in South Carolina along with 44 other states. Drawings are held Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM ET.
How much do you keep from Powerball in South Carolina?
For the lump sum on a $457M jackpot in South Carolina, you'd receive $251M cash, pay approximately $93M in federal taxes and $16M in South Carolina state taxes (6.50%), keeping about $142M.
Where do I buy Powerball tickets in South Carolina?
Powerball tickets are sold at most convenience stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and other licensed lottery retailers throughout South Carolina. Tickets cost $2 per play, with an optional $1 Power Play add-on.
How do I claim a Powerball prize in South Carolina?
Prizes under $600 can typically be claimed at any South Carolina lottery retailer. Prizes $600 and above must be claimed at a South Carolina Lottery district office or headquarters. Jackpot winners must contact the South Carolina Lottery directly. Keep your ticket safe — it is the only proof of your win.
Does South Carolina tax Powerball winnings?
Yes. South Carolina taxes lottery winnings at 6.50% state income tax, in addition to federal taxes. Use our South Carolina lottery tax calculator to see your exact take-home.
Powerball in South Carolina
South Carolina residents can purchase Powerball tickets at licensed lottery retailers statewide. Powerball is a multi-state lottery operated by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), with drawings every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 PM Eastern Time.
If you win the Powerball jackpot in South Carolina, you have 60 days from the drawing date to choose between the lump-sum cash option and the annuity. The lump sum pays approximately 55-60% of the advertised jackpot immediately, while the annuity pays the full amount over 29 years in 30 graduated payments.
South Carolina taxes lottery winnings at 6.50%, which is applied on top of the 37% federal tax rate for top earners. For a large jackpot, the combined effective rate can exceed 50% for lump-sum winners. Use the South Carolina lottery tax calculator for a precise breakdown based on your specific prize amount.