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Playing the South Carolina Powerball Lottery

South Carolina Powerball Lottery Rules

If you are interested in playing the South Carolina Powerball lottery, there are just a few rules to know before purchasing your ticket. The first one regarding SC Powerball lottery is that the game requires that you choose six different numbers. The first five SC Powerball numbers should each range from one to fifty-five. The final ball, known as the Powerball, can be any number between one and forty-two.

South Carolina Powerball Lottery Options

In addition to the six regular number plays, you can also choose a Power Play feature which will multiply the winnings from a positive South Carolina Powerball result. For an increased price of the ticket, you can multiply the amount of your South Carolina Powerball winnings by anywhere from two to five times. The amount your winnings are increased is proportional to the amount you pay for the ticket. You must decide whether or not you want to Power Play option when you purchase your South Carolina Education Lottery Powerball ticket from your local retailer.

How to Win the South Carolina Powerball Lottery

There are nine different ways to win with SC Powerball. The first, of course, is to match all six balls, including the Power ball. The next is by matching all five except for the Power Ball. The rest follow the same pattern, with a higher prize always being awarded for matching the Powerball number in addition to the regular numbers. Even if you only match the red South Carolina Powerball number, you will still win a three dollar cash prize.

Where the Money Goes

Other than the possibility of winning millions of dollars, there is another reason to play South Carolina Powerball. The South Carolina Education Lottery Power Ball game is a great way to help out the state