$2.04 Billion Powerball Jackpot Winner Buys Second Multi-Million Dollar Mansion in California

The California Powerball winner, who won the record-setting $2.04 billion jackpot last November, has purchased another multi-million dollar mansion in Los Angeles.

Powerball jackpot winner Edwin Castro purchased a $4 million mansion in his hometown of Altadena shortly after purchasing his first luxurious home in Hollywood Hills for $25.5 million, the New York Post reported.

According to the real estate publication Dirt, the gorgeous property was only a short drive from the gas station where Castro bought his winning Powerball ticket.

His new California mansion is reportedly a Japanese-inspired home, hidden away from the public eye by olive trees, with a stunning view of the San Gabriel Mountains.

It has five bedrooms and four bathrooms, with high ceilings, crisp white walls, and minimalist light fixtures. The mansion was built in 1953.

The living room features a fireplace, while its eat-in kitchen is equipped with Thermador appliances. Two of the five bedrooms have been converted into an art studio and a soundproof movie theater.

The outdoor landscape has a pond, patio, and saltwater swimming pool, with a detached two-car garage and a separate covered carport.

Powerball Jackpot Winner's First Home in California

The mansion in Hollywood Hills, sold on March 1, was Edwin Castro's first big purchase.

Castro's first mansion was reportedly lined among the most famous figures in the United States, such as singer Ariana Grande, actress Dakota Johnson, and comedian Jimmy Kimmel.

According to The Guardian, it was the most expensive property for sale in the area so far this year. The Hollywood Hills estate is a three-story structure with five bedrooms and seven bathrooms in over 13,000 sq. ft. of living space.

It also includes a gaming room, fitness studio, movie theater, wine cellar, pool deck, sauna, and steam shower room. It also has a room with a fireplace, dining area, and kitchen.

The mansion, built by Roman James Design last year, reportedly overlooks Los Angeles from Downtown to Century City.

It was initially listed for about $30 million by the luxury real estate firm The Agency. Castro reportedly purchased the mansion amid a lawsuit over the winnings.

California's Powerball Jackpot Winner Sued

Last month, California Lottery officials identified Edwin Castro as the winner of the largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history and the largest ever for Powerball.

They said Castro, who matched all six numbers in the November 8 Powerball drawing, opted to receive the lump sum payment option of $997.6 million. However, a man claiming that the winning Powerball ticket was stolen from him has sued Castro.

According to the court documents obtained by TMZ, Jose Rivera said he bought the Powerball ticket from Joe's Service Center in Altadena on November 7, the day before the actual drawing.

Rivera noted that a man, identified only as "Reggie," stole the ticket from him the same day he bought it. After the winning numbers were drawn, he said he asked Reggie to return the ticket, but he refused.

He said Reggie even said it was not a winner, and if it did win, he agreed to give up half. However, Rivera noted that the man also threatened to destroy the Powerball winning ticket if he did not split the massive prize.

Rivera said he "refused to be blackmailed" and reported this theft incident to the police and the California Lottery. ABC 7 reported that the lawsuit named California Lottery, Reggie, and Castro, as defendants.

Rivera said he submitted a claim form to the California Lottery, asking to conduct an investigation before paying out the winnings as the ticket was stolen.

Rivera had asked the court for damages and to declare him the Powerball winner of the $2.04 billion grand prize.

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Written by: Mary Webber

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