In 2022, Edwin Castro became biggest lottery winner ever with $2.04 billion Powerball. In January 2025, California wildfires impacted one of his homes.

California, the Powerball jackpot is climbing again — and it’s massive. After no one hit the winning numbers on Monday, Dec. 22, the prize has surged to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, giving Golden State players another shot at life-changing winnings in ...

A Powerball ticket sold in Northern California fell just one number short of winning the $178 million jackpot, lottery officials said. Instead, the lucky ticket won $364,462. The ticket matched five winning numbers but not the Powerball in the drawing ...

Edwin Castro of California claimed $2.04 billion on 2023 Valentine’s Day. Florida Publix sold winning ticket worth $1 million for Feb. 14, 2026, draw.

California State Lottery officials are warning players to stay alert for scams after a rise in reports from victims and law enforcement agencies. Authorities say fraudsters are increasingly posing as lottery officials — or claiming to be connected to prize winners — in an attempt to steal money or personal information,