'We offer our sincere congratulations on this unbelievable and historic win. As you might imagine, Edwin would like to largely remain private…he respectfully declined our invitation to appear publicly today,' said Alva Johnson, director California Stat...
The winner of a record-setting $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot was announced Tuesday by California Lottery officials. Applause and cheers followed the placement of Edwin Castro's ceremonial check beside a podium at a Sacramento ceremony. Director Alva Johnson congratulated Castro and said he respects his desire to remain as private as possible
While Castro was not present, a statement was read on his behalf at the event."As much as I am shocked and ecstatic to have won the Powerball drawing, the real winner is the California public school system," the statement read."The mission of the California Lottery, which is to provide supplemental funding for California public education, both public schools and colleges, makes this a huge win for the state.
reporters at the time."And I would ... I encourage you to buy a ticket from this station. ... You're going to be a winner to."
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