One poker tournament in the Asia Pacific region that cannot be missed every year is the Aussie Millions. It is the largest poker tournament in the region, and draws poker players from all over the world. It is often referred to as one of the four major poker tournaments in the world, along with the WSOP Main Event, the EPT Final in Monte Carlo, and the Five Diamond Classic at the Bellagio. There is no doubt that this is one of the most popular and prestigious poker tournaments in the world.

The Aussie Millions takes place in the heat of the Australian summer every January. With temperatures averaging around 20 Degrees, it is not only hot in every poker room but also on the local beaches. You can spend the day playing poker and winning lots of money, and then when you are done you can go and work on your tan. You can’t do this anywhere else in the world.

If the beach isn’t your thing, you can always enjoy some of the local sporting events that take place. When the Aussie Million is going on, the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament is also in town. There is also horse racing and cricket that takes place for the people who don’t like watching tennis.

The culinary scene is also one of the major draws of Melbourne. This multi cultural city offers everything that even the most discerning gastronome would find exciting. It doesn’t matter if you like fine dining or bar food – there is something in Melbourne for you. Getting around the city is easy as well. The elaborate tram system is easy to use, and if you need any information, the friendly locals are sure to offer some help. When it is time to get out of the city for a while, you can visit the nearby Barrier Reef or Uluru, or you can even jump on a plane to Sydney. It is only an hour away.

The actual Aussie Millions poker tournament takes place at the Crown Casino Entertainment Complex. If you have never been here before, you don’t know what you are missing. If you think Las Vegas is great, this complex will amaze you. The casino floor is huge, and the accompanying amenities are unmatched anywhere else in the world. There are three hotels that provide accommodation, and both restaurants and bars are some of the best in the world.
There is a European ambience here, as the Crown Casino is located on the banks of the Yarra River. The poker room at the Crown Casino is something to see. There are 50 poker tables running continuously, so you will never have trouble finding a game. When the Aussie Millions is going on, this number increases. It really is something to experience. The poker room is open 24 hours a day, so you can get your poker fix whenever you need it. The poker room crew is very experienced, and the poker room has been operational for over 10 years, so things run smoothly.

The actual Main Event is a very well run tournament. Unlike some other major poker tournaments, the blinds progress slowly, you get a big starting bank, and the playing hours are relatively reasonable. The games start off nine handed, and go down to six handed as the games progress. Before the Main Event, there are many smaller events that take place so you can get warmed up and ready to go. With the US Dollar almost at par, this really is a perfect opportunity to go and play some great poker.