$2B Powerball Winner Accused Of Stealing Ticket

Edwin Castro, the winner of the record-breaking $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot in 2023, is facing a lawsuit from José Rivera, who claims the winning ticket was stolen from him by someone named Reggie before it ended up with Castro. Rivera alleges he is the rightful winner and has asked for an investigation. The California Lottery has stated it is confident in its vetting process and affirmed Castro as the legitimate winner. The lawsuit is ongoing, with no evidence yet proving Rivera’s claims.