[Granite]

I wouldn't suggest Australia for the whole year, as you would only have a tourist visa, and that would mean leaving the country every 3 months. I guess it wouldn't be a big deal to skip over to New Zealand or into Asia every few months.

Townsville is nice for the dry season, but the wet season is hell.

I would be thinking for quality of living with your poker earnings somewhere like Vietnam. You could live like a king there.

Regards,
Granite.