Powerball fever, the story of lottery winners in the United States tells of many fates, some sad, others fatal and some more, stories of joy and happiness.
Millions will be looking to be a part of this story this Saturday when the grand prize was increased to an estimated $1.4 billion after there were no winning tickets for the grand prize of roughly $1.2 billion from Wednesday night’s drawing. The numbers that came up were 9, 35, 54, 63, 64 with a Powerball of 1.
The estimated jackpot for Saturday night’s drawing would be the third-largest in Powerball history and fifth-largest in U.S. lottery history.
The biggest jackpot in both Powerball and U.S. lottery history was $2.04 billion, which was won in November 2022 by a man also in the Los Angeles area.
For most, winning the lottery is a distant dream. But for Edwin Castro, it became a reality when he struck gold with a $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot in November 2022, the largest in history.
Choosing a one-time lump-sum payment, Castro received an astonishing $997.6 million, just short of a billion. Here’s a look at how he has used his unexpected fortune from him.
In his statement, echoed by the American media, the man stated: “As much as I feel surprised and excited to have won the Powerball drawing, the real winner is the California public school system.”
With this he alludes to the sum that, by default, will be allocated to the California education system, which will receive about 156.3 million dollars, which, like the prize obtained by him, is also a record figure never before perceived by an education system in that country.
Shortly after his massive win, Castro treated himself to two opulent homes in California. He first bought a breathtaking $25.5 million mansion in Hollywood Hills in March 2023, three months after he claimed his lottery prize. According to several reports, the estate boasts an impressive 13,500-square-feet of luxury, with features like five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a game room, a wine cellar, a movie theater, a bar, a fitness studio, and a spa.
In addition to its rich interior, the Hollywood Hills home offers the epitome of outdoor luxury, with an infinity pool, a fireplace, and seven-car garage, all encased by glass walls that provide a panoramic view of the Los Angeles cityscape.
Shortly after, Castro purchased a second property, a $4 million mansion located in his hometown of Altadena. This house, built in the Japanese style in 1953, offers stunning views of the San Gabriel Mountains and includes a pool, a movie theater, five bedrooms, and four bathrooms.
Edwin Castro’s story is a reminder of the life-altering effects of such a massive lottery win. His transformation from an architectural student living in a one-bedroom home to a multi-property owning millionaire serves as a powerful illustration of how life can change overnight.
$2 Billion Powerball winner wastes no time, buys Hollywood Hills mansion
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