Kentucky man won $75K scratch lottery prize while camping over the Memorial Day weekend

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 purchased 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.

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.

If anybody has a winning ticket, the player must keep it safe and claim the winning prize by visiting the nearest lottery headquarters. The player can also have the facility of calling or sending mail to start the claiming process.