Mysterious Powerball Billionaire Buys Huge Hollywood Mansion
Remember back in November someone won over two billion dollars in the Powerball Lottery? Of course, you do. You’re still madly jealous that it wasn’t you. Anyway, it wasn’t until…
Remember back in November someone won over two billion dollars in the Powerball Lottery? Of course, you do. You're still madly jealous that it wasn't you. Anyway, it wasn't until last month that the winner (from California) came forward. California is one of the states where your name HAS to be made public knowledge, but you don't have to be photographed. So, we know the winner's name is Edwin Castro, but we have no idea about his physical appearance. There's so much about this that I like. By waiting a couple of months to claim the prize, that tells me Castro got all his ducks in a row, hired some financial planners, lawyers, and advisors. By remaining as anonymous as possible, that tells me that Castro is savvy to what could happen to him and his family-paparazzi-wise.
This dude is smart. Or at least this dude is doing smart things. NOW, almost a month since claiming the enormous prize, Edwin Castro has made his first major purchase. We may not know what he looks like, but we're pretty good with his neighbors. According to TMZ, Castro has forked over more than $25 million for a huge Hollywood mansion. His neighbors include Jimmy Kimmel and Ariana Grande.
Can you imagine how bizarre and surreal it would be to go from living next to you and me, to all the sudden having neighbors and living in a pad like this?! To me, even crazier would have been the purchase moment. Edwin Castro's lottery take-home before taxes was a one-time payment of $997.6 million. So, when the real estate agent took him on a tour of the house, and he said, "I'll take it," Edwin Castro was able to just stroke a check. Savage.
List of the Top 10 Mega Millions Jackpots Ever Won
What are the Top 10 biggest mega million lottery prizes ever won? We got the full list for you to enjoy.
Boy, do I wish I was one of these lucky people! People actually win the lottery and the amount they win changes their lives forever. I mean, money doesn't buy happiness (remember that but it sure can help solve some problems. Check out this list of the top 10 Mega Millions jackpots ever won.
10. $451 million
On January 5, 2018, a ticket was pulled for $451 million and won by Secret 007, LLC, of Port Richey, Florida. Congrats!
9. $516 million
Wow! On May 21, 2021, a big $516 million ($349.3 million cash) was won by the Peace of Mind Trust in Pennsylvania.
8. $522 million
On June 7, 2019, a big ticket was won at a whopping $522 million ($340.0 million cash). This was won by Laarni Bibal with a ticket purchased in San Diego, California.
7. $533 million
On March 30, 2018, $533 million was won by Richard Wahl of Vernon, New Jersey.
6. $536 million
On July 8, 2016, $536 million was won by Warren D, LLC, of Indiana.
5. $543 million
On July 24, 2018, a big $543 million was won by an 11-member Santa Clara County (Calif.) office pool. Way to go!
4. $648 million
On December 17, 2013, two people got to split $648 million. The two winning tickets ($324 million each) were Steve Tran of Northern California and Ira Curry of Stone Mountain, Georgia.
3. $656 million
On March 30, 2012, a massive $656 million jackpot was won by 3 lucky people. The 3 winning tickets ($218.6 million each) were taken home by Anonymous in Ottawa, Kansas, Merle and Patricia Butler of Red Bud, Illinois, and The Three Amigos in Milford Mill, Maryland.
2. $1.050 billion
The pandemic treated someone very well at least. On January 22, 2021, $1.050 billion ($776.6 million cash) was won by the Wolverine FLL Club of Oakland County, Michigan.
1. $1.537 billion
Right next door on October 23, 2018, a total of $1.537 billion was won by an anonymous player in South Carolina. Amazing.
