Biggest lottery winner of all time is named after scooping eye-watering £1.68BILLION prize

THE BIGGEST lottery winner of all time has been named after scooping an eye-watering £1.68billion prize.

Edwin Castro received the Powerball jackpot in California, US, on Tuesday.

Edwin Castro has scooped up a £1.68 billion lottery winCredit score: AP

Greater than three months after he purchased the successful ticket, California Lottery officers introduced he received.

It was the biggest single lottery payout to a person, based on California lottery.

Just one different jackpot has topped £826million in Powerball’s historical past.

The US man requested lottery officers didn't disclose any biographical details about him, although they did launch his title, consistent with California’s public disclosure legal guidelines.

Mr Castro didn't attend the grand prize presentation however did launch a public assertion.

He stated: "I'm each shocked and ecstatic with the win.

"As somebody who obtained the rewards of being educated within the California public training system it’s gratifying to listen to that because of my win, the California college system enormously advantages as nicely."

California public colleges will obtain greater than £128million in proceeds from ticket gross sales.

Lottery officers stated the person opted for the one-time lump sum fee of the complete quantity.

Carolyn Becker, a spokeswoman for California Lottery, stated: "We get to have a good time an actual human at present.

"Though he want to stay non-public, we’re very excited to announce a winner and we’re so happy that he’s notably supportive of our mission."

The Powerball jackpot climbed to its report sum over a number of months in late 2022, as greater than 40 consecutive drawings didn't yield a winner.

Castro’s successful ticket was the one one which matched all 5 successful numbers and the Powerball quantity within the drawing on November 7, 2022.

He purchased the fortunate ticket at Joe’s Service Centre, Altadena, which is about 15 miles north of Los Angeles.

Different fortunate US lottery winners have taken dwelling staggering quantities too.

One hungry man who headed out to purchase fried rooster late one night time returned dwelling with £615,000 after successful the lottery on a whim.

One other girl was left astonished when she found she was pregnant and received the lottery the exact same day.