WASHINGTON — With gift giving, it may be the thought that counts, but it’s safe to say gifting your aunt $1 million dollars is a quick way to become the favorite nephew.
According to the Virginia Lottery, Miran Smith gifted his aunt, Geraldine Smith, a ticket in the Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle that later ended up winning one of five $1 million top prizes.
Miran Smith lives in Ashburn, where he purchased the ticket from the Schmitz Sunoco along Creek View Plaza. He later gave the ticket to his aunt, who lives in Emporia, Virginia…