1. $2.04 billion — Altadena, California — November 2022
The winner of the biggest jackpot ever recorded was Edwin Castro, who wasted absolutely no time spending some of the $997.6 million that he received as a lump sum. For instance, he bought himself a $25.5 million mansion in Hollywood Hills, complete with a swimming pool and lovely panoramic view of the City of Angels. He also bought his parents a $4 million house, as well as a beach house for himself in Malibu to the tune of $3.8 million. Unfortunately, a wildfire destroyed his Malibu home in 2025, but considering it cost less than 1% of his entire net worth, we’re pretty sure he’ll cope.
