Judge Dismisses Lawsuit, Confirms Edwin Castro as $2B Powerball Winner

Edwin Castro retains his record-breaking jackpot after a California judge rules against theft claims.

Edwin Castro, the winner of a $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot, has been confirmed as the rightful owner of the prize by a Los Angeles judge.
A lawsuit filed by Jose Rivera, who claimed the winning ticket was stolen from him, has been dismissed.
The judge emphasized that lottery players are responsible for securing their tickets against theft, loss, damage, or destruction.
Rivera did not respond to the judge's tentative ruling, leading to the final dismissal of the case.
Castro, who opted for a lump sum payout of $628 million after taxes, has already invested in multiple properties and luxury items.