The winner of the record-breaking $2.04 billion Powerball prize has been identified
His name is Edwin, and when he learned he had won the jackpot, he described himself as "shocked and happy"
He selected the $997.6 million lump-sum prize, according to lotto officials. Most winners generally choose that
Additionally, winners have the choice to take the greater, longer-term award in 30 instalments over 29 years
Edwin purchased the winning ticket at Joe's Service Center in Altadena, a neighbourhood about ten miles northeast of Los Angeles' central business district
This $2.04 billion prize won on November 8 was the biggest ever in the Powerball game's history.
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