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The Independent UK
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Chelsea Ritschel

Winner of record-breaking $2bn Powerball jackpot buys $25m California mansion

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The winner of the record-breaking $2bn Powerball lottery jackpot has purchased a $25m mansion in California, according to reports.

Edwin Castro was identified as the sole recipient of the Powerball jackpot in February, after winning the prize in November. Castro chose to accept the award as a lump sum, which meant he walked away with $997.6m before taxes after purchasing the lottery ticket at a gas station in Altadena, California.

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