POWERBALL millionaire Edwin Castro is riding fast and furious as he celebrates his 33rd birthday. Castro became an overnight billionaire in 2022 after winning the biggest-ever United States lottery . In November 2022, the former mechanic discovered he was the sole winner of the $2.
04 billion Powerball . When Castro won, he had a choice: receive half of his winnings in one lump sum payment or receive his full winnings in payments spread out over several years. The California resident opted to receive his payment in one lump sum, leaving him with a $997.
6 million fortune. After taxes, he kept $628.5 million of his winnings.
READ MORE ON EDWIN CASTRO The birthday boy has had no trouble thinking of ways he could spend his multi-millions. Castro’s love for classic cars is apparent after the millionaire has been spotted cruising Cali in an impressive range of vehicles. He's been spotted driving a black 911 Turbo Coupe from the 1980s worth an estimated $135,491 and a vintage green 1970s Porsche 911 SC, believed to be worth around $50,000.
In February, associates of Castro’s were seen test-driving a Ferrari the millionaire was eyeing. Most read in Money Within months of hitting the jackpot, Castro splurged on two luxury California homes . Since winning, he bought a $25 million Hollywood Hills mansion and a $4 million bachelor pad.
The 13,500-square-foot mansion features a game room, wine cellar, movie theatre, bar, and luxury fitness studio. And the bachelor pad features Japanese.