Louisville family's love for Johnny Cash leads them to $100K scratch-off win

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A Louisville family's love for Johnny Cash paid off big recently.

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Louisville family's love for Johnny Cash leads them to $100K scratch-off win A Louisville family's love for Johnny Cash earned them some cash of their own.Kentucky Lottery officials said Janita Carter and her family purchased a $5 Ring of Fire scratch-off from the Blanton Lane Shell on Dec. 29 because it reminded them of the late singer.When Carter scratched the ticket, it revealed the number 28, which won the game's top prize of $100,000.“It was exciting,” she said. Related storiesKentucky woman wins $120K playing online lottery jackpotKentucky man wins $1M on lottery scratch-off ticket days before ChristmasThe family drove to the lottery headquarters together and claimed a check for $72,000 after taxes.“I was waiting for Ashton Kutcher to jump out of a cooler or something, there was so much excitement,” her son added. Carter said she hopes to use some of the money to help the family move and buy a car. She also plans to share some of the money with family members.The Shell station that sold the ticket will receive $1,000. LOUISVILLE, Ky. —A Louisville family's love for Johnny Cash earned them some cash of their own.Kentucky Lottery officials said Janita Carter and her family purchased a $5 Ring of Fire scratch-off from the Blanton Lane Shell on Dec. 29 because it reminded them of the late singer. When Carter scratched the ticket, it revealed the number 28, which won the game's top prize of $100,000.“It was exciting,” she said. Related stories Kentucky woman wins $120K playing online lottery jackpotKentucky man wins $1M on lottery scratch-off ticket days before Christmas The family drove to the lottery headquarters together and claimed a check for $72,000 after taxes.“I was waiting for Ashton Kutcher to jump out of a cooler or something, there was so much excitement,” her son added. Carter said she hopes to use some of the money to help the family move and buy a car. She also plans to share some of the money with family members.The Shell station that sold the ticket will receive $1,000.