Polk County Man Wins $1 Million From A Scratch-Off Ticket

A Polk County man has won a $1 million prize from a Florida Lottery Scratch-off ticket. 43-year-old Jose Vences Maldonado found his lucky ticket in the 500X The Cash scratch-off game. The $50 game turned into a $1 million win.

Maldonado lives in Lake Alfred and purchased the ticket at the Wawa located at 334 Havendale Blvd. in Auburndale.

Maldonado chose to receive the prize as a lump-sum of $820,000. The store will receive a $2,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

 

 

11 Things You Need To Know For The Kenny Chesney Concert At Raymond James Stadium

• Is it sold out?

  Limited tickets are still available via Ticketmaster and Verified Resale. Ticket info >>

  If you had tickets for the original date (2020), please hold onto your tickets as they will be valid for the new date. You can locate your tickets by signing in to your Ticketmaster online account.

  Tune in to 99.5 QYK each weekday with Morning Krewe in the 8am HOUR, Keith Connors in the 11am and 1pm HOURS and again with Travis Daily in the 3pm and 5pm HOURS for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the show. You read that right, we have your tickets FIVE TIMES each weekday!

  Make sure the numbers 727-579-9999 and 1-800-992-1099 are saved in your phone and be ready to call.

  99.5 QYK Has Your Kenny Chesney Tickets

• How much are tickets?

  Tickets are ranging from $115 plus taxes and fees. As of checking on April 12th some tickets on the floor are listed as verified resale tickets for as much as $1,5000 each.

• How do I get my tickets?

  Tickets will be accessible via mobile device only. No Screenshots.

  The venue recommends that you add your mobile tickets to your Apple Wallet of Google Play prior to arriving at your gate for entry.

  For instructions on how to obtain your mobile tickets, click here >>

• What time does the venue open?

  Times according to the Raymond James Stadium website:

  • 10:00 AM South Parking Lots Open
  • 2:00 PM North Parking Lots Open
  • 4:00 PM Gates Open
  • 5:00 PM Show Starts

  *times are subject to change without notice

• Are bags allowed?

  A no-bag policy is in effect for all events at Raymond James Stadium. Guests are only permitted to bring in one clutch purse no larger than 4.5” by 6.5”. Please return all other bags to your vehicles or take advantage of the storage lockers available for rent on Tom McEwen Blvd., South of gate C.

• What can't I bring in the venue and additional policies:

  We called the venue on Wednesday, 4/20p and they said that no vaccine or negative test is required for this show. Also, on their website it says “in accordance with CDC guidelines, masks are recommended for unvaccinated and vaccinated individuals.” Please keep in mind that policies can change rapidly and without notice. 

  What you can’t bring in the venue:

  • Aerosol Or Spray Bottles Of Sunscreen
  • Any Item That Could Be Used As A Missile
  • Cameras Longer Than 12 Inches (Includes Body, Lens And Filter) * Policies May Vary Per Event Without Notice
  • Camera Bags/Binocular Cases
  • Cans/Bottles
  • Coolers
  • Fanny Packs
  • Fireworks
  • Food/Drinks
  • Glass
  • Horns/Lasers/Artificial Noisemakers
  • Illegal Drugs
  • No Bags Permitted Other Than The Exception Of One (1) Small Clutch Bag No Larger Than 4.5” X 6.5
  • Pets (Service Animals Are Permitted)
  • Recreational Balls
  • Seat Cushions
  • Smoking & Tobacco (Including E-Cigarettes And Vaporizers)
  • Sticks/Poles/Camera/“Selfie” Sticks, Gimbals Or Extenders
  • Strollers
  • Umbrellas
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems & Radio Controlled Model Aircraft/Drones (Strictly Prohibited On Stadium Property Including Parking Lots, Stadium Exterior And Inside The Stadium)
  • Video Cameras/Gopros
  • Weapons

• What is the parking situation?

  All Parking Lots Are Utilizing Cashless And Contactless Transactions.

  You can pre-purchase your parking through this website >> 

  Click here for all parking lot policies, including ride share drop-off and pick-up areas>>

• What can I bring in the venue?

  • One (1) Small Clutch Bag No Larger Than 4.5” X 6.5”
  • Banners And/Or Flags Without Sticks Or Poles
  • Binoculars
  • Blankets And/Or Towels If Unrolled Or Unfolded
  • Canes, Walkers And Wheelchairs
  • Empty Spray Bottles
  • Laptops/Tablets
  • Ponchos If Worn, Carried Over The Arm, Or In Original Sealed Clear Package
  • Small, Handheld Radios Or Tvs With Earphones
  • Sunscreen Lotion (No Aerosol Or Spray Bottles)

• Where can I hang out with the QYK Family?

  Next to gates D & C, near Bucs Beach on the Southside of the stadium. Plus, look out for us wandering the tailgate area.

• Do we have set times?

  Yes, we do!

  • Carly Pearce 5 PM
  • Old Dominion 5:45 PM
  • Dan + Shay 7:05 PM
  • Kenny Chesney 8:50 PM

  *times are subject to change without notice

• Take 99.5 QYK with you to your tailgate:

  99.5 QYK will be commercial-free from 2-6pm for your tailgate!

  Here’s how you can listen:

  • Listen on a regular radio on 99.5 QYK.
  • Listen to the stream here on our website – press the “play” button at the bottom of the page.
  • Listen on your smart speaker – details here on how to enable the skill on Alexa.
  • Download our free app and stream the radio station

  Ways To Listen