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From bus commute to $10,000 an hour: How last year’s Hunt for the Hundy winner scored $100k
George spent 20 mins a day playing Hunt for the Hundy on Trade Me Property and won $100k. Here is how he spent it.
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Last year’s Hunt for the Hundy winner, George, won $100,000 by playing for just 20 minutes a day during his university commute.
He used the prize for a dream trip to Japan, to cover his university fees, and to kickstart his savings for a first home deposit.
George’s top tips for this year’s players are to play consistently and use community resources like the VIP fan club Facebook page for help with tricky clues.
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George’s tips for this year’s players
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