California lottery jackpot tops $2B for first time

California lottery jackpot tops $2B for the first time

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COVER.METALNATION.ORG It was a former student from the California public school system who won the largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history. Powerball officials in California announced Tuesday that Edwin Castro won $2.04 billion in November. Nothing else was said about him. Castro's name, but not his age or home address, is public record under Arkansas law.

COVER.METALNATION.ORG Tickets are sold at Joe's Service Center in Altadena, an unincorporated community northeast of Los Angeles. California Lottery winners don't have to live in the state. Joe Chahayed, the owner of Joe's Service Center, received a $1 million bonus.

COVER.METALNATION.ORG On Tuesday, Castro declined an invitation to speak to reporters. As a result, he sent a written statement expressing shock and ecstasy. In Castro's statement, he described himself as "being educated in the California public education system."

COVER.METALNATION.ORG “It's gratifying to hear that, as a result of my win, the California school system greatly benefits as well," he said.

COVER.METALNATION.ORG A lump sum or 30 annual payments can be selected by winners. Castro chose the $997.6 million lump sum. California Lottery Deputy Director Carolyn Becker said most lottery winners keep a low profile and avoid publicity. Some states like to announce winners publicly to "humanize" the lottery.

COVER.METALNATION.ORG Castro won the biggest lottery in U.S. history because it took so long for someone to choose the correct combination of six numbers. When there is no winner, the jackpot increases to $20 million. Prior to Castro's numbers being called, there were more than 40 consecutive drawings: 10, 33, 41, 47 and 56, plus the red Powerball.

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