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The biggest lottery winner ever has finally been revealed.
California lottery officials announced Tuesday the winner of the record $2.04 billion Powerball drawing from November, which is the largest prize in U.S. lottery history. The winner is named Edwin Castro, but if you’re looking for more information about the winner, you’re going to face some long odds thanks to California’s laws.
Here’s what to know about the winner of the record Powerball winner:
Recent Powerball winner: What to do if you’re the winner of $754.6 million jackpotWhat do we know about the $2.04 billion Powerball winner?
Other than his name, nothing.
According to the California Lottery, the lottery is subject to public disclosure laws, meaning the winner’s name and other relevant information is publicly revealed. This is what gets revealed, per state laws:
Full name
Name and location of retailer that sold winning ticket
Date jackpot was won
Amount of winnings, as well as gross or net installment payment information
California Lottery Deputy Director Carolyn Becker previously told USA TODAY the winner had up to a year from the draw to come forward.
At a press conference Tuesday, lottery officials said Castro declined an invitation to appear publicly.
“As you might imagine, anyone would like to largely remain private,” said California Lottery Director Alva Johnson.
