Oregon man wins $1 million Powerball prize after narrowly missing out on $1.76 billion jackpot

77-year-old Oregon man wins $1 million Powerball prize after missing out on $1.76 billion jackpot by one number

Thomas Willard purchased the winning $1 million ticket at a convenience store in Mill City, Oregon

Willard's wife Nancy discovered the win the morning after the drawing, initially thinking they had won $100,000

The convenience store that sold the winning ticket will receive a $100,000 commission

Willard plans to enjoy the $1 million prize with his wife of 49 years, Nancy