Most lottery sites stop at the winning numbers. For each of South Carolina's 3 draw games we publish the exact odds from the game's own number matrix, the full prize table, and where the prizes are fixed, the expected value per dollar — the figure that says what a ticket is really worth.
The most winnable game in South Carolina
Of the 3 South Carolina draw games we track, Palmetto Cash 5 has the shortest odds on its top prize at 1 in 501,942 ($2 a play). Shorter odds mean a smaller prize — that is the trade every lottery makes — but it is the game in South Carolina where the top prize is least out of reach. Compare every state.
Every South Carolina draw game
| Game | Ticket | Draws | Top-prize odds | Archive | Latest draw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Cash 5 | $2 | Daily | — | 6,673 since 2005 | June 22, 2026 |
| Pick 3 | $0.50 or $1 | Twice daily | — | 8,919 since 2002 | August 24, 2026 |
| Pick 4 | $0.50 or $1 | Twice daily | — | 8,593 since 2003 | August 24, 2026 |
We hold 24,185 South Carolina draws in total. Odds come from each game's published number matrix, not from a model; where a game's lower tiers are pari-mutuel we show odds only rather than invent a value per dollar.
Which numbers come up most in Pick 3?
Across 8,919 Pick 3 draws on its current 0–9 number pool (since 2002), the most-drawn numbers are 9 (2740), 3 (2736), 4 (2727), 2 (2699), 0 (2697). The least-drawn are 1 (2689), 8 (2677), 5 (2673), 6 (2582), 7 (2537).
The commonest number leads the rarest by about 8% — and that means nothing. Across this many draws ordinary random variation produces spreads of roughly this size; a fair game would almost never land every number on an identical count. No number is "due", and none of this predicts the next draw. We only count draws from the game's current number pool, because earlier draws used a different one and mixing them invents a pattern that was never there. We tested whether hot numbers actually win.
Latest South Carolina results
- Palmetto Cash 5 — June 22, 2026: 5 6 7 9 22
- Pick 3 — August 24, 2026: 8 9 6
- Pick 4 — August 24, 2026: 0 9 0 3
Straight from each game's archive, refreshed after every draw. Full history and number-frequency statistics are on each game's page.
South Carolina scratch tickets
We also track every South Carolina scratch game by what it has actually got left. Across the 59 games we can price, the average return is 68¢ per $1. 14 games are still on sale with no top prize left at all.
National games played in South Carolina
South Carolina players can also buy the multi-state games, which we cover in more depth than any state game because they publish per-tier winner counts — letting us estimate how many tickets are in play and the odds a jackpot is shared. See Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto America, or how tonight's draw ranks against history.
Not affiliated with the South Carolina Lottery or any lottery operator. Figures are derived from published odds and results; always check the official source before claiming a prize. For information and entertainment only — not financial or gambling advice. You must be 18+ to play (21+ in some states). If gambling is a problem for you or someone you know, call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537).