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A Louisiana family missed the $1.1 billion Powerball jackpot by a single number for the Sept. 1 drawing

However, they still won a sizable prize: $150,000

“We were shocked and feel so blessed,” John Stokes said of his family's winnings

A Louisiana family came so close to winning the $1.1 billion Powerball jackpot after matching all but a single number on their ticket — but they didn't walk away empty-handed.

Father of three John Stokes of DeRidder purchased a Powerball ticket for the Sept. 1 drawing, with his sights set on the massive top prize, according to a news release from the Louisiana Lottery. After the night's winning numbers were revealed, he saw that he had correctly matched four of the white ball numbers and the red Powerball number.

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