How to Play the South Carolina Lottery

If you are interested in playing the South Carolina Power Ball lottery, there are just a few rules to know before purchasing your ticket. The first one regarding SC Power Ball 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.

In addition to the regular six number plays, you can also choose a Power Play feature 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 SC 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.

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.

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's education fund, as well, since a large part of the South Carolina Powerball lottery revenue goes to help children and those seeking higher education. Thus, SC Powerball is a fun and exciting way to support a good cause.

If you are a supporter of education then the South Carolina Lottery offers a chance to strike it rich and donate to a good cause at the same time. South Carolina maintains one of the best lottery sites in the nation. Instructions are clear and all games have instructions on how to play them. South Carolina offers not only Powerball but several other games such as Palmetto Cash, Pick 4, Pick 3 and several smaller games and several promotional contests. There are several second chance games where the player submits nonwinning tickets for a second chance to win a prize, such as a Harley Davidson motorcycle. You may play all of these games online and South Carolina maintains one of the best state lottery sites around.