Who is Edwin Castro, $2.04 billion Powerball winner from California?

In Florida, it's public record to know names and identity of Powerball and Mega Millions winners unless the winnings are claimed via trust.

Edwin Castro opted for the lump sum, which was just shy of $1 billion, according to the California Lottery.

Castro bought the ticket that matched all five numbers plus the Powerball from Joe's Service Center in Altadena, California.

The Altadena, California, resident became an overnight multimillionaire − Edwin Castro missed the title of billionaire by less than $3 million.

November 7 likely has special meaning for .

On Nov. 7, 2022, the Altadena, California, resident set a record, becoming the largest lottery jackpot winner in U.S. history with his $2.04 billion Powerball prize.

He publicly claimed his prize almost three months later on the most