COLUMBIA, SC (FOX Carolina) – Beginning Tuesday, if lottery players need to claim a large prize, they will have to mail in a request instead of visiting the Claims Center in Columbia.

The SC Education Lottery said Monday that ss a precaution and to protect our players and employees from the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, the Claims Center will be closed until further notice.

“At this time, claims for prizes over $500 and up to $100,000 may be submitted by mail or presented in-person upon reopening,” the SCEL said in a news release: “The last day to redeem tickets set to expire during this time period will be extended accordingly. If you prefer to present your claim in-person, be sure to sign the back of your ticket and keep it in a safe place.”

Claim forms can be downloaded from the SCEL website, <a href=”http://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/UFFpCG6A6Wh1vYLwRf7dMeW?domain=sceducationlottery.com”>www.sceducationlottery.com</a>.

Be sure to make copies of your claim form and ticket before mailing.

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