Historic Pick 4 Lottery Win in South Carolina with Quad 4s

In a remarkable event in lottery history, the South Carolina Education Lottery's Pick 4 game witnessed a unique draw of 4–4–4–4 on the evening of January 26, 2024, creating a record-breaking number of winners.

Unprecedented Number of Winners

An astonishing 3,351 players struck gold with the 4–4–4–4 combination in the Friday evening draw. This led to a record-breaking total payout exceeding $8.3 million in the Pick 4 game, setting a new standard for lottery winnings in the state.

Lucrative Payouts for Winners

Depending on their initial stake, winners of this unique draw received substantial prizes of either $2,500 or $5,000 per ticket. A windfall moment for thousands of lucky participants.

Claiming the Prize

Winners have the option to claim their fortune either by mail or in person at the Lottery's Claims Center in Columbia. However, due to the unprecedented number of winners, the Claims Center anticipates longer wait times, especially on Monday and potentially through the mid-week. Real-time updates on waiting periods will be available on the official South Carolina Education Lottery website and its social media channels.

It is important to note that winners have a 180-day window from the draw date to claim their prizes.

The Odds of Winning

The odds of winning the Pick 4 with a straight play like 4–4–4–4 stand at 1 in 10,000, making this event a rare and exciting occurrence for the South Carolina lottery community.

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