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Loved-up lottery winner Edwin Castro & mystery blonde wear same clothes from date the night before & kiss on coffee run
The couple were also pictured locking lips during their evening outing on Saturday
POWERBALL billionaire Edwin Castro and his mystery blonde date have been pictured sharing an amorous kiss a day after the couple's romantic evening at a posh Malibu restaurant.
Castro and the woman were photographed wearing the same clothes on Sunday morning as they returned to the renowned Japanese eatery Nobu to retrieve his date's car.
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Exclusive images obtained by The U.S. Sun showed Castro's $500,000 Porchse pulling up to the high-end restaurant's parking lot.
Ever the gentleman, Castro is seen exiting his car and going around to open the passenger door for his date.
As the woman exits the vehicle, the Powerball winner gently places his left arm around her waist, and they share a fiery kiss.
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The woman is then seen checking on her gray Mustang convertible before jumping back in Castro's lavish car as they race off to Cafe on 27, a scenic coffee shop just west of Los Angeles.
It was the pair's second public outing after The U.S. Sun obtained snaps of them enjoying a lively evening on July 6.
Castro, 32, and the mystery woman beamed for the cameras as they left Nobu, a famous restaurant known to cater to Hollywood celebrities.
The two appeared in good spirits as they laughed with staff while waiting for Castro's car.
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The woman even gave a thumbs-up and kicked her heel before they hopped inside the lotto winner's latest exotic sports car.
However, before speeding off, Castro and the woman exchanged a romantic kiss.
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Powerball billionaire Edwin Castro packs on the PDA as he kisses mystery blonde in Porsche during night out in Malibu
LEGAL WOES CONTINUE
Perhaps the passionate weekend gave Castro some solace as his rival, Jose Rivera, returned to court to argue that he's not the real winner on Monday afternoon.
Rivera, 49, sued the Powerball winner in February 2023, claiming the $2 billion ticket was stolen from him by his ex-landlord, Urachi "Reggie" Romero, before landing in Castro's hands.
The plaintiff believes Castro and Romero are in cahoots and the former mechanic then cashed in the ticket.
Castro's lawyer has repeatedly denied Rivera's claims, insisting the lotto winner has never met either of the men.
California lottery officials have backed Castro as the legitimate winner and claim to have surveillance footage of the ticket sale.
Romero also told The U.S. Sun he has never benefited from the win.
But Rivera refuses to back down from his claims.
Rivera has pleaded not guilty to filing a false police report for the alleged theft and is awaiting a trial date while his civil case has dragged on for more than a year.
LIVING IT UP
Meanwhile, as Rivera continues his stubborn battle, Castro has lived it up since cashing in the ticket in February 2023.
The U.S. Sun exclusively obtained social media posts of Castro, who walked away with $628.5 million after taxes, partying with bikini-clad girls at his multi-million-dollar Hollywood Hills mansion in May.
In one video, Castro can be seen in the background joking when one of the scantily dressed girls says, "Just do it, just one sip," as a male friend appears to pour a drink.
He can be seen saying, "Just one time, just a sip."
In another pic, Castro appeared to show off his rear alongside the girls.
He's seen with his shirt off and his back to the camera with his distinctive ponytail.
An insider told The U.S. Sun, "Edwin's partying has definitely increased recently.
"These people were randoms, and it shows recklessness to allow them to come over, party, and plaster everything all over social media."
The women at the party also posted videos of Castro's wine cellar, grand liquor cabinet, gym and hot tub, and his impressive car collection.
Another video shared online showcased the spectacular panoramic view of Los Angeles from Castro's hilltop estate.
Castro snagged the property in March 2023, a month after collecting his wins.
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The home boasts five bedrooms and seven bathrooms spread across 13,500 square feet.
Just a stone’s throw from the legendary Chateau Marmont hotel, it also boasts an infinity pool, movie theater, fitness studio, spa, two fire pits, and a double-height staircase.
Edwin Castro's Powerball win timeline
When and why Castro got sued
On November 7, 2022, Castro bought a winning Powerball ticket at Joe's Service Center in Altadena, California.
The grand prize was $2.04 billion at the time - the largest in US history.
On February 14, 2023, the California Lottery announced Castro's win, and he took home a one-time lump sum payment of $997.6 million.
Castro's identity was released, but little information was known about the former mechanic.
In May 2023, Jose Rivera, a gardener from California, filed a lawsuit claiming that he was the rightful owner of the golden ticket.
Rivera claimed his former landlord Urachi F. Romero stole the ticket before it ended up in Castro's hands.
Since filing the suit, Rivera has been charged with filing a false police report and was ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation by a judge.
However, Rivera pleaded not guilty to the charge, passed the evaluation, and continues to defend his story.