Comparison of Lottery Results and Payment Rules for Tennessee and South Carolina: June 23, 2026
田納西州與南卡羅來納州樂透結果及領獎規則比較：2026年6月23日
Introduction
This report provides the winning numbers and the rules for claiming prizes for the Tennessee and South Carolina state lotteries on June 23, 2026.
本報告提供 2026 年 6 月 23 日田納西州與南卡羅來納州州樂透的中獎號碼及領獎規則。
Main Body
The results show that the Mega Millions game had the same winning numbers in both states: 48-51-60-63-66 with Mega Ball 20. However, the regional games were different. Tennessee's Cash 3 and 4 games had draws in the morning, midday, and evening, whereas South Carolina's Pick 3, Pick 4, and Cash Pop games only had midday and evening draws.
結果顯示 Mega Millions 遊戲在兩個州的中獎號碼相同：48-51-60-63-66，Mega Ball 為 20。然而，地區性遊戲則有所不同。田納西州的 Cash 3 和 4 遊戲在早晨、中午和晚上進行抽獎，而南卡羅來納州的 Pick 3、Pick 4 和 Cash Pop 遊戲僅在中午和晚上進行抽獎。
Both states use different rules for paying out prizes based on the amount won. The Tennessee Lottery allows players to collect prizes up to $599 at retail stores; however, larger amounts must be claimed by mail or at district offices. In contrast, the South Carolina Education Lottery has a lower limit of $500 for retail claims. Furthermore, South Carolina requires winners of prizes over $100,000 to visit the Columbia headquarters in person, while Tennessee's Nashville office can process claims of any size. Finally, South Carolina emphasizes that all claims must be submitted within 180 days of the draw.
兩州根據中獎金額採取不同的派獎規則。田納西州樂透允許玩家在零售店領取最高 599 美元的獎金；然而，較高金額必須透過郵寄或在地區辦公室申請領獎。相比之下，南卡羅來納州教育樂透的零售領獎上限較低，為 500 美元。此外，南卡羅來納州要求中獎金額超過 10 萬美元的贏家必須親自前往哥倫比亞總部，而田納西州的納什維爾辦公室則可處理任何金額的領獎申請。最後，南卡羅來納州強調所有領獎申請必須在抽獎後 180 天內提交。
Conclusion
In summary, both states have released their winning numbers and use a tiered system to verify and pay out prizes.
總結來說，兩州均已公布中獎號碼，並使用分級制度來核對及派發獎金。
Vocabulary Learning
The Power of 'Contrast Connectors'
At the A2 level, you likely use 'but' to show a difference. To reach B2, you need to move beyond 'but' and use Complex Contrast Markers. These words signal to the reader that you are comparing two different ideas with precision.
🔍 Analysis from the Text
Look at how the article compares Tennessee and South Carolina. It doesn't just say "but"; it uses sophisticated bridges:
- "Whereas": Used to compare two facts in one sentence.
- Example: "Tennessee's games had draws in the morning... whereas South Carolina's... only had midday and evening draws."
- "In contrast": Used to start a new sentence that opposes the previous one.
- Example: "...retail stores; however, larger amounts... In contrast, the South Carolina Education Lottery has a lower limit..."
- "While": Used to show two things happening or existing at the same time that are different.
- Example: "...visit the Columbia headquarters in person, while Tennessee's Nashville office can process claims of any size."
🛠️ The B2 Upgrade Map
Stop using these A2 patterns and start using these B2 alternatives:
| A2 Pattern (Simple) | B2 Upgrade (Professional) | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
| I like tea, but she likes coffee. | I like tea, whereas she prefers coffee. | Use whereas for direct side-by-side comparison. |
| It was raining. But we went out. | It was raining; however, we went out. | However is stronger and more formal than but. |
| He is tall but his brother is short. | While he is tall, his brother is quite short. | While at the start of a sentence creates a sophisticated flow. |
💡 Pro Tip for Fluency
Notice that "Furthermore" appears in the text. While whereas and however show differences, furthermore is used to add more information of the same type. B2 speakers know how to switch between contrasting (showing difference) and extending (adding more info) to keep the listener engaged.