COLUMBIA, SC (June 8, 2020) — Soon South Carolina Education Lottery players will be able to drop off their winning tickets at the Lottery’s Claims Center on Assembly St. in Columbia.
Starting Wednesday, June 10, players can drop off claims from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Checks will be mailed to winners within two business days of the drop-off.
Claims will be accepted at the door. The Claims Center’s lobby will remain closed to the public. Players are encouraged to wear a mask and abide by social distancing markers on the sidewalk outside of the Claims Center while waiting to drop off claims.
There are three items claimants will need to have: 1.) a signed winning ticket, 2.) a copy of the claimant’s picture identification, and 3.) a completed claim form. Claim forms (claim form .pdf) are available at sceducationlottery.com, lottery retailers, and the Claims Center. Claimants will be given a receipt when a claim is dropped off.
SC Lottery Claims Center
1309 Assembly St.
Columbia, SC 29201
803-253-4004
No date has been set for the Claims Center to return to normal processing. While the backlog of claims resulting from the COVID-19 closure is beginning to diminish, it must continue to be reduced through the direct drop off and mail in process before the Lottery can consider safely reopening its 400 square foot lobby.
In addition to the Claims Center drop-off, several options are available to claim prize money. Prizes of $500 or less can be redeemed at SC Lottery retailers. Prizes of $100,000 or less can be claimed by mail. Winners of more than $100,000 can call the Lottery at 803-253-4004 and follow the prompts to leave a message.
Players should always make a copy or take a picture of the front and back of their winning ticket for their records.
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Starting Wednesday, June 10, players can drop off claims from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Checks will be mailed to winners within two business days of the drop-off.
Claims will be accepted at the door. The Claims Center’s lobby will remain closed to the public. Players are encouraged to wear a mask and abide by social distancing markers on the sidewalk outside of the Claims Center while waiting to drop off claims.
There are three items claimants will need to have: 1.) a signed winning ticket, 2.) a copy of the claimant’s picture identification, and 3.) a completed claim form. Claim forms (claim form .pdf) are available at sceducationlottery.com, lottery retailers, and the Claims Center. Claimants will be given a receipt when a claim is dropped off.
SC Lottery Claims Center
1309 Assembly St.
Columbia, SC 29201
803-253-4004
No date has been set for the Claims Center to return to normal processing. While the backlog of claims resulting from the COVID-19 closure is beginning to diminish, it must continue to be reduced through the direct drop off and mail in process before the Lottery can consider safely reopening its 400 square foot lobby.
In addition to the Claims Center drop-off, several options are available to claim prize money. Prizes of $500 or less can be redeemed at SC Lottery retailers. Prizes of $100,000 or less can be claimed by mail. Winners of more than $100,000 can call the Lottery at 803-253-4004 and follow the prompts to leave a message.
Players should always make a copy or take a picture of the front and back of their winning ticket for their records.
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