There were three major lottery wins with the highest recorded payout in 2023:
2. Powerball Jackpot:
- Date: October 11, 2023
- Amount: $1.76 billion (estimated cash value)
- Winner: A single ticket sold in California. The winner’s identity has not been publicly revealed.
3. Mega Millions Jackpot:
- Date: August 8, 2023
- Amount: $1.586 billion (estimated cash value)
- Winner: A single ticket sold in Florida. The winner’s identity has not been publicly revealed.
It’s important to note that lottery winners often choose to remain anonymous, so specific details about them might not be available. Additionally, smaller lottery jackpots are won throughout the year, and depending on your definition of “highest,” a different answer might be possible.
While there were several significant lottery jackpot winners in the US during 2023, as of October 26, 2023, only one winner of a major lottery has publicly revealed their identity:
- 1 . Edwin Castro
- Won: The $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot on November 7, 2023
- Location: California
- Revealed identity: February 6, 2024
Other major lottery winners from 2023, including those who won the October 11th Powerball and the August 8th Mega Millions jackpots, have chosen to remain anonymous. Publicly revealing one’s identity after winning the lottery is a personal decision, and many winners opt for privacy due to various concerns like security, unwanted attention, or potential changes in relationships.
