FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — A Kentucky man won $75,000 after purchasing a $5 Grillin' & Chillin' scratch-off ticket at the Frankfort Valero on Highway 151.
Vernon Caldwell of Lawrenceburg was camping over the Memorial Day weekend when he decided to purchase a scratch-off ticket during a stop.
Caldwell uncovered the double symbol with the $2,500 prize on all 15 spots of the ticket, winning the top prize of $75,000.
Kentucky Lottery
On Tuesday morning, Caldwell traveled to lottery headquarters, where he received a check for $53,625 after taxes.
According to lottery officials, he plans to put the money in the bank.
Frankfort Valero will receive $750 for selling the winning ticket.
