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Although it is not my kind of buy-in etc it seems to me that you should just go to australia. for starters you already have the ticket. I think you would really enjoy two weeks out there and would get to do loads of great stuff, not just poker-wise where as it sounds like PCA is really just a hotel, although cool to be with your bro, but he is joining you anyway for oz right?

I can see merits for going to both but it just seems like this is a really good chance to go spend a decent amount of time in australia where you will have a blast even if you bust first hand. My housemate is from melbourne and can't stop raving about it, unbelievable girls too i'm told.

Also i'd hate to be sitting on that plane 11-13th thinking you could be chilling out in Australia.

best of luck whichever you choose.