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South Carolina-Iowa women’s national championship basketball game broke betting records
South Carolina Gamecocks are the 2024 NCAA Champions
Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks have won the 2024 women’s NCAA tournament. Tony Anderson explains how this team dominated this season.
Women’s college basketball continues to make history and break its own records.
Sunday’s national championship game where South Carolina beat Iowa was the most bet women’s sporting event in BetMGM history, according to a representative for the company.
The game beat out the Hawkeyes’ Final Four game against Connecticut, which held the previous record, with 34 percent more bet slips at BetMGM. It also saw more betting action than all 13 NBA matchups that day, which featured the Houston Rockets against the Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat vs. Indiana Pacers, Portland Trail Blazers against the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves facing off against the Los Angeles Lakers in a battle for Western Conference playoff positioning.
The women’s NCAA Tournament national championship is the latest in a series of record-breaking games. Iowa’s Final Four game beat out the betting record set by their Elite Eight matchup against LSU, which was a rematch of last year’s national championship.
Iowa phenom Caitlin Clark is helping boost the numbers. Her prop bets at BetMGM received the most tickets in the women’s tournament and second most between both the men’s and women’s competitions. Only Purdue’s Zach Edey saw more betting action among prop bets.
The growth of women’s basketball wasn’t just limited to the NCAA Tournament. Regular season games this year saw 2.5 times more betting action than 2023.
The national championship game also made history for FanDuel. According to the sportsbook’s official account on X, formerly Twitter, Dawn Staley’s third championship was the most bet single event in women’s sports and the most bet game of any sport on Sunday. The matchup also saw 205 percent more bets than last year’s national title game.
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 30, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from April 30 drawing
Midday: 5-1-5, FB: 6
Evening: 0-2-3, FB: 9
Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from April 30 drawing
Midday: 5-9-6-8, FB: 6
Evening: 5-3-4-0, FB: 9
Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 30 drawing
Midday: 11
Evening: 14
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from April 30 drawing
01-07-23-27-33
Check Palmetto Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
The South Carolina Education Lottery provides multiple ways to claim prizes, depending on the amount won:
For prizes up to $500, you can redeem your winnings directly at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. Simply present your signed winning ticket at the retailer for an immediate payout.
Winnings $501 to $100,000, may be redeemed by mailing your signed winning ticket along with a completed claim form and a copy of a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center. For security, keep copies of your documents and use registered mail to ensure the safe arrival of your ticket.
SC Education Lottery
P.O. Box 11039
Columbia, SC 29211-1039
For large winnings above $100,000, claims must be made in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia. To claim, bring your signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, a government-issued photo ID, and your Social Security card for identity verification. Winners of large prizes may also set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for convenient direct deposit of winnings.
Columbia Claims Center
1303 Assembly Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Claim Deadline: All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date for draw games.
For more details and to access the claim form, visit the South Carolina Lottery claim page.
When are the South Carolina Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Pick 4: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash Pop: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Palmetto Cash 5: 6:59 p.m. ET daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Carolina editor. You can send feedback using this form.
The Tide will look to bounce back this weekend following their first series loss of the year.
The Alabama Crimson Tide will host the South Carolina Gamecocks for their final three-game series of the regular season, beginning Thursday evening.
The Tide enter the matchup with an overall record of 44-6 (16-5 SEC), as Alabama suffered their first series loss of the season against Tennessee on the road this past weekend. Star pitcher Jocelyn Briski will look to keep things rolling against the Gamecocks following an excellent outing last Friday, as Alabama as a whole will need to bounce back in authoritative fashion this weekend.
Here are three bold predictions for Alabama’s three-game set vs. South Carolina.
Jocelyn Briski continues to dominate, records 7+ innings pitched
Briski has been widely regarded as one of the top pitchers in all of college softball this season. The star flamethrower surrendered just two hits across five innings against Tennessee last Friday, as Briski recorded an impressive six strikeouts in the 12-0 victory as well.
Briski will look to stay hot against the Gamecocks on Thursday evening, as the talented pitcher continues to dominate on a nightly basis in 2026.
Alexis Pupillo bounces back, records 2+ home runs
Pupillo struggled immensely against Tennessee in Knoxville last weekend. The talented utility player went 0-for-8 across the series, but Pupillo could quickly find herself bouncing back against South Carolina.
Pupillo currently holds a .404 batting average on the year, as the star hitter will look to shine once again against the Gamecocks.
Vic Moten thrives, records 8+ strikeouts
Moten has been nothing short of elite throughout her freshman campaign with the Tide this season. The star pitcher surrendered two earned runs on four hits over six innings against Tennessee on Sunday, as Moten was excellent in the circle despite Alabama struggling offensively.
Moten finds herself in prime position for yet another impressive performance this weekend against South Carolina, as the freshman continues to shine throughout her first season in Tuscaloosa.
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 29, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from April 29 drawing
03-19-35-51-67, Powerball: 15, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from April 29 drawing
Midday: 7-8-4, FB: 0
Evening: 1-9-9, FB: 8
Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from April 29 drawing
Midday: 8-1-3-6, FB: 0
Evening: 8-1-9-2, FB: 8
Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 29 drawing
Midday: 03
Evening: 11
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from April 29 drawing
22-28-32-38-39
Check Palmetto Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from April 29 drawing
07-52-56-67-69, Powerball: 03
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
The South Carolina Education Lottery provides multiple ways to claim prizes, depending on the amount won:
For prizes up to $500, you can redeem your winnings directly at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. Simply present your signed winning ticket at the retailer for an immediate payout.
Winnings $501 to $100,000, may be redeemed by mailing your signed winning ticket along with a completed claim form and a copy of a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center. For security, keep copies of your documents and use registered mail to ensure the safe arrival of your ticket.
SC Education Lottery
P.O. Box 11039
Columbia, SC 29211-1039
For large winnings above $100,000, claims must be made in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia. To claim, bring your signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, a government-issued photo ID, and your Social Security card for identity verification. Winners of large prizes may also set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for convenient direct deposit of winnings.
Columbia Claims Center
1303 Assembly Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Claim Deadline: All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date for draw games.
For more details and to access the claim form, visit the South Carolina Lottery claim page.
When are the South Carolina Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Pick 4: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash Pop: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
- Palmetto Cash 5: 6:59 p.m. ET daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Carolina editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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