$2.04 billion Powerball winner snaps up $25.5 MILLION Hollywood mansion

The winner of the biggest lottery prize in history will soon have Ariana Grande and Jimmy Kimmel as neighbors after he snapped up a $25.5 million Hollywood Hills mansion.

Edwin Castro made headlines after winning the $2.04 billion prize in November, though he has since chosen to remain private.

But just a month after receiving his one-time payment, reports indicate he invested in a 13,578-square-foot hillside home that comes complete with a full outdoor kitchen, gym, wine cellar, and infinity pool.

It comes after it was revealed that Castro is being sued by a fellow California resident who alleges he had the winning ticket and it was stolen.

Last month, Castro, who is reportedly in his early 30s, finally claimed his $997.6 million after-tax prize.

She bought her luxurious new home less than 30 days later, real estate magazine reports. Dirt.

The three-story property, which sits behind the iconic Chateau Marmont, comes complete with five bedrooms and five baths and powder rooms.

It also has an infinity pool, cinema room and sauna, as well as two detached garages that can fit up to seven cars.

The rig was first listed for sale in July 2022 for $30 million, but it appears Castro managed to snip $4.5 million off the prime price.

Other amenities include a games room and bar, as well as a gym with a hot and cold bath, a dry sauna, and a steam shower.

Meanwhile, the double-height glass staircase offers panoramic views of the city and two fire pits and a built-in barbecue area sit outside.

Castro has largely tried to evade the spotlight after his record-breaking victory.

California rules dictate that any lottery winner must be named, but they have never been photographed in public.

At the time, lottery director Alva Johnson said he wanted to remain private and had declined an invitation from lottery officials to attend the news conference about his prize.

In a prepared statement, Castro said: “Although I am shocked and excited to have won the Powerball drawing, the real winner is the California public school system.”

The educational system will receive more than $150 million as a result of the victory.

“The mission of the California Lottery, which is to provide supplemental funding for California public education, both in public schools and universities, makes this a great win for the state,” Castro continued.

“As someone who has received the rewards of being educated in the California public education system, it is gratifying to hear that the California school system also benefits greatly as a result of my victory,” the statement concluded.

Castro did not appear at the event, but a statement was read out saying he was “shocked” and “ecstatic.”

But his victory was mired in controversy after California resident José Rivera claimed the winning ticket actually belonged to him.

Rivera is suing Castro for a share of the profits.

Rivera said he had purchased the ticket at Joe’s Service Center in Altadena, California, on November 7, but it was stolen the same day.

Rivera claims that a man named ‘Reggie’ took the ticket and, after drawing the numbers, tried to retrieve the winning ticket to no avail.

It is claimed that Reggie told Rivera that the ticket was a bust, but that if he turned out to be a winner, he would forfeit half of the winnings.

Rivera said he “refused to be blackmailed” and reported the theft to the CA Lottery and law enforcement.

Castro and Reggie have been named as two separate defendants.

California Lottery Director Alva Johnson Announces Edwin Castro Won Record PowerBall Jackpot of $2.04 Billion in November

California Lottery Assistant Director Carolyn Becker announced Castro’s name in November

The winning ticket was sold at Joe Service Center in Altadena, California

He is asking the court for damages and to declare him the winner of the historic $2.04 billion jackpot.

A service station employee told Dailymail.com last month that Rivera was “insane” for filing the lawsuit.