How to Play Palmetto Cash 5
Palmetto Cash 5 is a five-number game from the South Carolina Education Lottery. Drawings are held seven days a week at 6:59 p.m. and are televised live on local stations. There are four ways to win prizes from $2 up to the JACKPOT. Jackpots start at $100,000 and increase daily by a minimum of $10,000. Each play costs $2. Multipliers are built into the game, multiplying potential non-jackpot prizes by x2, x3, x5 or x10.
Palmetto Cash 5 now has a rolling jackpot! What is new?
THE JACKPOT STARTS AT $100,000! The Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot will grow by a minimum of $10,000 every day until it’s won.TICKET COSTS $2. The cost to play Palmetto Cash 5 has increased from $1 to $2 per play. Power-Up has gone away in favor of multipliers that are now included in the game.
NON-JACKPOT PRIZES ARE MULTIPLIED. All non-jackpot prizes will be multiplied by x2, x3, x5 or x10. A random multiplier will print for each play on a ticket.
1 Pick your numbers
Select five numbers from 1 to 42 on a play slip. Use one panel (PLAY A – PLAY E) for each desired play. Each play costs $2.
2 Quick Pick
If you prefer having any or all of your numbers selected at random by the terminal, mark the “QUICK PICK” box for each play. All plays and play options selected on the play slip will be valid for the specified draw only.
3 Multiplier
All non-jackpot prizes will be multiplied by x2, x3, x5 or x10. Multipliers print on tickets for each play.
4 Multi-draws
Play up to 40 consecutive draws by marking the appropriate box under “MULTI-DRAW OPTION.” Each consecutive draw will cost $2 per draw. NOTE: Multi-draw selections will be consecutive from the draw date requested.
5 Sign the Back of the Ticket
Upon purchase SIGN the ticket back and SECURE your ticket. Check your selections to make sure they are correct. Player is solely responsible for verifying all selections on the ticket. PRINTED PALMETTO CASH 5 TICKETS CANNOT BE CANCELED.
DO NOT ERASE. If you make an error, mark the "VOID PLAY" box over the selected play. You must be 18 years of age to play.
Winning Numbers for the Most Recent Drawings
| Match | Prizes | Winners | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 5 | Jackpot | 0 | 0 |
| Match 4 | $300 | 17 | 17 |
| Match 3 | $5 | 583 | 583 |
| Match 2 | $1 | 6,626 | 6,626 |
| Total Winning Tickets | 7,226 | 7,226 |
| Match | Prizes | Winners | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 5 | Jackpot | 0 | 0 |
| Match 4 | $300 | 20 | 20 |
| Match 3 | $5 | 749 | 749 |
| Match 2 | $1 | 7,947 | 7,947 |
| Total Winning Tickets | 8,716 | 8,716 |
| Match | Prizes | Winners | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 5 | Jackpot | 0 | 0 |
| Match 4 | $300 | 25 | 25 |
| Match 3 | $5 | 619 | 619 |
| Match 2 | $1 | 6,910 | 6,910 |
| Total Winning Tickets | 7,554 | 7,554 |
| Match | Prizes | Winners | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 5 | Jackpot | 0 | 0 |
| Match 4 | $300 | 15 | 15 |
| Match 3 | $5 | 606 | 606 |
| Match 2 | $1 | 7,087 | 7,087 |
| Total Winning Tickets | 7,708 | 7,708 |
Palmetto Cash 5 Overall Odds
(Click here for odds and official rules for drawings on or before March 2, 2024.)
Palmetto Cash 5 Base Game Odds
(Click here for odds and official rules for drawings on or before March 2, 2024.)| Match | Base Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | JACKPOT |
1 in 850,668 |
| 4 | $300 |
1 in 4,598 |
| 3 | $5 |
1 in 128 |
| 2 | $1 |
1 in 11 |
Base prize is for reference only. Actual prizes will be paid x2, x3, x5 or x10.
Palmetto Cash 5 Odds
(Click here for odds and official rules for drawings on or before March 2, 2024.)| Palmetto Cash 5 Prizes | x2 | x3 | x5 | x10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 5 Odds: |
JACKPOT (1 in 850,668) |
JACKPOT (1 in 850,668) |
JACKPOT (1 in 850,668) |
JACKPOT (1 in 850,668) |
| Match 4 Odds: |
$600 (1 in 14,561) |
$900 (1 in 17,473) |
$1,500 (1 in 17,473) |
$3,000 (1 in 29,122) |
| Match 3 Odds: |
$10 (1 in 404) |
$15 (1 in 485) |
$25 (1 in 485) |
$50 (1 in 809) |
| Match 2 Odds: |
$2 (1 in 35) |
$3 (1 in 42) |
$5 (1 in 42) |
$10 (1 in 69) |
Some odds have been rounded to the nearest whole number.
NOTE: The Palmetto Cash 5 jackpot is a pari-mutual prize. The set prize amounts published here are based on the expected number of winners sharing in the prize pool. In some cases, the prizes can be paid on a prize sharing basis and will be lower than these published prize levels. Refer to Section V in the Official Game Rules for a detailed explanation of the Aggregate Payout Liability Limits.
The odds for the selection of a specific multiplier are:
| Multiplier | Odds |
|---|---|
| 10 | 1 in 6.33 |
| 5 | 1 in 3.80 |
| 3 | 1 in 3.80 |
| 2 | 1 in 3.17 |
Prior to each drawing, Palmetto Cash 5 sales will be temporarily suspended to allow for the drawing. Palmetto Cash 5 sales are suspended at 6:45 p.m., seven days a week.
A player MUST be at least 18 years of age to purchase a ticket.
For more information on odds, drawings, winning numbers and remaining or unclaimed prizes, ask your lottery retailer, visit our website at www.sceducationlottery.com or call toll free 1-866-736-9819 during regular business hours. (Except State Holidays)
Tickets, transactions, and winners are subject to SCEL rules and state law. SCEL shall not be responsible for lost, stolen, or mutilated tickets. For current or past winning numbers call, (803) 734-IWON (4966) or check under the specific game on our website.
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