Early September witnessed the second largest, single prize jackpot in world history when Powerball soared to $1.787 billion. On the night of the final draw, Idaho had three players match four of the first five winning numbers and the Powerball. Each winning ticket was worth $100,000.

“My winning ticket missed one number. One number away from winning the whole jackpot!” lamented Kristin Kope of Mountain Home with a big smile when she claimed her ticket worth $100,000. “This is pretty good, though.”

Kristin plans to put aside most of her winnings and use some of it for travel with her husband to Japan and, or New Zealand.

“I’ve never been and always wanted to go, so this will certainly help to get us there,” she said.

Kristin bought her winning ticket from the Jacksons on Airbase Road in Mountain Home.

Kenneth Hurt has moved from Utah to Idaho to help his mother with her health issues. An Army Veteran, he said winning $100,000 on Powerball would certainly help with expenses.

“This came at just the right time, I’m very grateful,” said Hurt. “Every bit helps when you’re caring for family.”

Hurt bought his winning ticket from the M&W Market on Warm Springs in Boise.

The third $100,000 winning ticket for the Powerball draw was sold at an Idaho Lottery retail location in Oneida County. This ticket remains unclaimed at press time.