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In 2022, Edwin Castro became biggest lottery winner ever with $2.04 billion Powerball. 2 years later, California wildfires impacted one of his homes

Coincidence? Of the 13 times a lottery jackpot hit $1 billion, 2 winning tickets were sold from a beachtown Publix in Florida, for $1.58 billion prize

Powerball, Mega Millions and Fantasy 5 winners have limited time to collect lump sum or full amount, according to Florida Lottery. Rules vary by state.

Edwin Castro of Altadena, California, who won $2.04 billion Powerball lottery Nov. 7, 2022, opted for the lump sum, which was just shy of $1 billion.

Edwin Castro, Theodorus Struyck, Rosemary Casarotti, Marvin and Mae Acosta are the biggest Powerball and Mega Millions lottery winners from California

In November 2022, Edwin Castro of Altadena, California, became the largest lottery winner in US history for his record $2.04 billion Powerball win.

Coincidence? Of the 13 times a lottery jackpot hit $1 billion, 2 winning tickets were sold from a beachtown Publix in Florida, for $1.58 billion prize

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Edwin Castro of Altadena, California, is the sole winner of $2.04 billion Powerball drawing in November 2022. He opted for lump sum of $997.6 million.

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Edwin Castro, Theodorus Struyck, Rosemary Casarotti, Marvin and Mae Acosta are the biggest Powerball and Mega Millions lottery winners from California

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