South Carolina Education Lottery

The South Carolina Education Lottery (SCEL) began in 2002.

South Carolina Education Lottery
RegionSouth Carolina
First draw7 January 2002 (2002-01-07)
Regulated bySouth Carolina Lottery Commission
Odds of winning jackpot
  • 292,201,338 to 1 (Powerball)
  • 290,472,336 to 1 (Mega Millions)
  • 850,668 to 1 (Palmetto Cash 5)
  • 15 to 1 (Cash Pop)
Number of games7
Websitewww.sceducationlottery.com

South Carolina is a member of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), best known for Powerball. Like most US lotteries, on January 31, 2010, it participated in the cross-sell lottery expansion, adding Mega Millions.

SCEL-only games consist of Pick 3, Pick 4, Palmetto Cash 5 and Cash Pop.

The minimum age to purchase SCEL tickets is 18.