St. Petersburg Man Wins $2 Million From $10 Scratch-Off Ticket

A $10 scratch-off Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket sold in Pinellas County won a man a $2 million top prize. Which game was it?

64-year-old Danny Pierce of St. Petersburg won a $2 million top prize from a $10 scratch-off ticket. He won from a "$10 Monopoly Doubler" scratch-off game.

Pierce purchased the ticket at Blue Nile Food Market, 1600 18th Avenue South in St. Petersburg. He claimed his prize from the Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee as a lump-sum of $1,597,848. The store will receive a $4,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.

The "$10 Monopoly Doubler" game had 8 $2 million top prizes, of which 2 still remain unclaimed. The game offers prizes ranging from $10 to $2 million.

Here's what his winning ticket looks like.

[Source: Florida Lottery]

This July, Disney's EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival returns for 2023. That also signals the return of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Here's the lineup of artists for the 2023 season.

One of the most popular activities at EPCOT is eating and drinking. Each season, the International Food & Wine Festival expands its offerings with foods and drinks from around the world. This year, the event runs from July 27 to November 18, 2023. They also host a concert series at the American Pavilion on the America Gardens Theatre.

The concerts are free, but to get the best seating, you can get one of their dining packages. This is who you can go see in concert at EPCOT at the 2023 Eat to the Beat Concert Series:

New to the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, Orianthi is an Australian singer/guitarist.

Another new act at the Eat to the Beat Concert Series is for KING & COUNTRY, a Christian pop duo from Nashville.

A Memphis blues band, Southern Avenue formed in 2015.

The legendary Tiffany (that's how she was introduced in the past at Epcot...) still has it.

Ruben Studdard became a star in 2002 when he was named the winner of American Idol. Haley Reinhart placed third in the 10th season of American Idol.

To Be Announced

Another new act for 2023 is Ayron Jones from Seattle. He hit #1 on the Billboard Rock Chart in 2020 with "Mercy".

Another American Idol alum, Phillips was crowned champion in the 11th season.

Best known for "Who Let The Dogs Out," the Baha Men also had a hit with a cover of "Dancing in the Moonlight."

Contemporary Christian band MercyMe struck gold, or rather 5x platinum, with "I Can Only Imagine."

Christian hip-hop/rock singer TobyMac has entertained EPCOT crowds before.

New for 2023

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Taylor had a run of hits such as "Tell It to My Heart", "Prove Your Love", "I'll Always Love You", "Don't Rush Me", "With Every Beat of My Heart" and "Love Will Lead You Back," Not too shabby!

Contemporary Christian band We The Kings are from Bradenton, Florida. This is their first time performing in the Eat To The Beat Concert Series.

Known for being a percussionist with Prince, Sheila E. was also successful on her own.

With a revival of swing a few years back, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has had feet moving at their live shows since 1989. The had one charting single, "You & Me & the Bottle Makes 3 Tonight (Baby)," but every one of their songs can get you moving.