Edwin Castro: The world’s richest lottery winner

LOTTERY winner Edwin Castro transformed his life from his modest upbringing as a boy scout in Los Angeles to an instant billionaire, living next door to celebrities like Ariana Grande and Jimmy Kimmel.

Castro, 30, won the biggest jackpot in American history when his lotto ticket matched the winning numbers for the $2.04billion California Powerball in November 2022.

He opted for the one-off lump sum of $997.6million rather than the annual payments.

His winnings instantly netted him a net worth higher than celebrities such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Madonna, and Tom Cruise.

However, life wasn't always as glamorous as it has been since he turned over his winning ticket.

The 30-year-old lived in a run-down one-bedroom home in Altadena, growing up in a "wholesome family" that frequently took fishing trips, sources told TMZ.

As a child, he was a member of the Eagle Boy Scouts, attending Crescenta Valley High School in La Crescenta, a short hop away from the petrol station where he bought his life-changing ticket.

Described as a "quiet guy with a kind heart," Castro studied architecture at Woodbury University in Burbank.

BIG BUCKS
But since striking it rich, the lucky former boy scout has wasted no time indulging in his earnings.

In the months since claiming his prize, Castro became the new owner of a vintage Porsche 911 couple, dropping $250,000 on the vehicle to cruise around California in style.

The classic white-colored convertible came into production in 1964, featuring a roaring engine that reaches a top speed of 130mph.

In February, the 30-year-old splurged $25.5million on a lavish Hollywood Hills estate, which includes a game room, wine cellar, gym, infinity pool, spa, a built-in barbecue area, and a stunning view of downtown Los Angeles.

Castro's new 13,500 square-foot sprawling mansion features five bedrooms and seven bathrooms with 13,500 square feet of living space.

Less than a month later, he purchased a second $4million property on another bachelor pad in his hometown of Altadena, according to Dirt.com.

Newly minted Castro's privacy is protected by olive trees, and he enjoys a stunning unobstructed view of the San Gabriel Mountains.

The Japanese-inspired five-bedroom, four-bath house features high ceilings and white walls.

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