In a good portion of the poker playing world the leaves have fallen off the trees, the air is growing colder, and the idea of wearing short sleeves is met with raised eyebrows. However, in the land down under summer is just getting started and if you're looking for warmer climes in which to get your game on look no further than the Asia Pacific Poker Tour's Grand Final in Sydney, Australia.

PokerStars is planning to send more than 200 of its players to Australia to compete in the big event which is already looking to have a prize pool of more than $2.7 million.

It marks a thrilling conclusion to the APPT’s first season, a far eastern rival to the EPT on European soil starting 12 December. Check back here for news of how the event unfolds.