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Man Claims $2 Billion Winning Powerball Ticket Stolen

Randy Mancini 5 Feb 24
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OAN Deven Berryhill
UPDATED 6:00 PM PT – Friday, February 24, 2023

An Altadena, California man has claimed that his winning $2 Billion Powerball ticket was stolen by a friend.

On Valentines Day, Edwin Castro was announced by the California Lottery as the winner of the largest-ever lottery jackpot in history. The ticket was purchased at Joe’s Service Center in Altadena, California. According to the California Lottery website, the lottery is required to share the winner’s full name and where they bought the ticket. Castro was not present for the lottery announcement.