The South Carolina Education Lottery has announced the winning numbers for Mega Millions, Pick 3, and other major draws for September 4, 2026. Winners are encouraged to review the claim process immediately.

  • Mega Millions winning numbers: 06-26-34-59-61, Mega Ball: 24.
  • Pick 3 and Pick 4 results available for both Midday and Evening draws.
  • Prizes over $100,000 must be claimed in person at the Columbia Headquarters.

The South Carolina Education Lottery has officially released the results for the draws held on September 4, 2026. Thousands of participants across the state entered these games, hoping to secure life-changing sums while supporting the state's educational initiatives.

Comprehensive Draw Results: September 4, 2026

For the high-stakes Mega Millions, the winning sequence was 06-26-34-59-61 with a Mega Ball of 24. Meanwhile, the daily games saw a variety of winning combinations. The Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL Midday result was 9-7-8 (FB: 1), and the Evening result was 1-5-7 (FB: 7).

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Game Midday Result Evening Result
Pick 3 9-7-8 1-5-7
Pick 4 0-5-8-7 5-9-9-0
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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the South Carolina Education Lottery serves as a critical fiscal tool for the state. By converting gaming enthusiasm into educational funding, the state ensures that a portion of every ticket sold contributes to classroom resources and teacher salaries, creating a symbiotic relationship between entertainment and public service.

"The 180-day claim window is a strict deadline; failure to present a signed ticket within this timeframe results in an automatic forfeiture of the prize."

Guidelines for Claiming Prizes

The lottery provides a tiered system for prize redemption. For winnings up to $500, players can simply visit any authorized retailer. For amounts between $501 and $100,000, winners must mail their signed ticket and a photo ID to the Claims Center in Columbia.

For the most substantial wins—those exceeding $100,000—a personal visit to the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters is mandatory. Claimants must provide a Social Security card and a government-issued ID. To facilitate faster payouts, the lottery offers Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for these high-value prizes.

Did You Know?: The South Carolina Education Lottery is specifically designed so that the proceeds are legally mandated to support the state's public education system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: When are Mega Millions drawings held?
Answer: Mega Millions drawings take place every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET.

Question 2: What is the deadline to claim a lottery prize?
Answer: All prizes for draw games must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date.