Edwin Castro‘s record-setting jackpot is staying in his fingers — a decide says the man who accused Castro of stealing his Powerball ticket, would not have a case … as a result of he would not have the ticket in hand.
Jose Rivera had sued Edwin and the California State Lottery Fee claiming he had really bought the ticket that ended up being value $2.04 billion. He alleged somebody stole the ticket from him, and it in some way ended up in Castro’s fingers.
However, an L.A. County Decide has dominated, too dangerous, so unhappy … basically. In keeping with the docs, obtained by TMZ, the decide stated, “gamers are solely accountable for securing their Tickets towards theft, loss, injury, or destruction” — and, if Jose thought his ticket was stolen, he ought to’ve gone to cops.
The decide made a tentative ruling again in August, however as a result of Jose by no means filed a response … the ruling is now last, and the case is closed.
Within the docs, the decide additionally stated, “The individual in possession of a … profitable lottery ticket … is the presumptive proprietor/winner.” In different phrases: Social gathering on, Edwin!
And, he has been residing within the lap of luxurious. As we have reported, Edwin dropped a cool $76 million on 3 properties, together with one in Bel Air and one within the Hollywood Hills, bought a fleet of unique vehicles and he is obtained a brand new mannequin GF.
The couple was cruising round in his new Porsche over the summer time, attending an unique Hollywood occasion.
It is a chilly sport, Jose. 🥶
