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

The Powerball jackpot has grown to $273 million after 2025 saw massive wins, including a historic $1.787 billion prize and victories in California, Oregon and other states.

Edwin Castro, the $2billion Powerball winner, has caused controversy by buying up lots in his fire-ravaged hometown of Altadena.

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, 33, has reportedly spent around $10 million buying up 15 properties in his hometown of Altadena, where he purchased his lucky winning ticket.

The jackpot rises to an estimated $99 million, with a cash value of about $46.3 million, for the next drawing Saturday, Sept. 20, the national Powerball site said.. Getty Images/iStockphoto A Powerball ticket sold in California won $171,768, just missing ...

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The California Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Oct. 19, 2025, results for each game: Daily 3 Midday: 8-7-9 Evening: 3-4-2 Check Daily 3 payouts and previous drawings here.

A family-owned liquor store in Los Angeles County might just be the luckiest place in California. Village Spirit Shoppe, located at 4601 Lakeview Canyon Road in Westlake Village, recently sold a Super Lotto Plus ticket worth $50 million,