Since the foundation of PKR in 2006 this poker room has quickly become very popular amongst online poker players. The main difference between PKR and other poker rooms lies in the presentation. The flair and atmosphere are a major focus but you need not worry about the amount of money to be won nor the seriousness or reliability of PKR.
The software used by PKR is very unique and without rivalry. PKR is the only 3D online poker room that was able to establish itself in the poker community. While there have been several attempts before in that regard, some even from rather well known names in the poker industry, no other company had any comparable success.
The high quality of PKR comes with a price tag however - your PC (or Mac) will most likely be powerful enough to run PKR's software, but if you have an older computer you might have to check the option Play in low detail. The processor and video card will have to work more than with all the other poker room clients.
Regarding the amount of players, the PKR poker network was able to quickly pick up a substantial community of dedicated players. Most of the time there are several thousand players online and you will have a decent choice of tables and games at the micro, low and mid limits. The higher limits are still a bit less frequented but traffic is picking up there as well lately.
PKR Poker Promotions and Bonuses
The PKR poker bonus definitely belongs to one of the highest for all online poker rooms. When you make your first deposit PKR will reward you with a poker bonus of 100% up to $800. Additionally you will receive several tickets to their Premium Freerolls including one to the weekly $1,000 Premium Freeroll. Being a lump sum bonus, you will have to clear the entire poker bonus within 60 days. If you fall short of that you will not receive any additional money. You should choose carefully how much you want to deposit and make it dependend on the amount of time you can spend and the limits you play at.
If you want to test out PKR before depositing any money you can participate in one of the many daily freerolls (for micro prize pools of $5) or one of the Giveaway Sit & Gos (prize pools of 10 or 25 cents) in order to get a little bit of money to compete in a micro limit Cash Game or Sit & Go. These special freerolls and Givaway Sit & Gos are only available if you have less than $1 in your bankroll, so they are really aimed at beginners. These tables are quite popular amongst new players.
PKR will often offer promotions that will be brought to your attention via e-mail (just like the PKR reload bonus offers). Compared to poker rooms like bwin Poker and Titan Poker these promotions are somewhat limited. PKR mainly focuses on delivering you the most intense and realistic live poker experience possible in the internet.
PKR Features
PKR mainly distances itself from other online poker rooms by means of presentation. They offer the only successful 3D poker room - the software was designed by PC game developers and accordingly has a high graphic standard. This also means that you have to download a remarkably sized poker client compared to most other poker rooms. The software is available for both PC and Mac.
If you have a decent internet connection you should be able to complete the download and installation in about half an hour. Expect a download volume beyond 500 MB. On your hard disc the files will take up more than 900 MB after installation. If you do not have a flat rate or your internet is too slow, PKR offers to send you a CD with the necessary data free of charge.
In order to give their players as realistic an experience as possible, PKR lets you create a very detailed, animated avatar. You may decide to copy your face and body as much as possible or create an alter ego that is whatever you want it to be and to look like. You can also go crazy with your choice of clothes and accessories or keep a simple outfit. The choice is yours.
If you want to play other games as well (Roulette, PKRCasino, sports betting, ...) you are able to switch to them right from the game portal. In the portal area you are also able to enter the options menue where you can change all sort of settings concerning video and audio performance as well as general game settings. This is especially useful if you want to switch off the music (there is only one song and you might want to listen to your own music instead) before it becomes annoying.
Since we mentioned annoyances ... some players at the tables will make excessive use of the so called emoticons, which are meant to express moods or feelings of a player. Some of these emoticons are expressed quite vocally and may get on your nerves at some point. If you have to listen to a player doing the chicken noise 10 times in a row in order to tease someone or it bothers you that a player will laugh out loud (at the table) after each hand he wins (regardless of whether it was due to skill or sheer luck), you may decide to take care of that annoyance via the game settings.
Another method used by PKR's software to increase the live poker feeling is the possibility to choose several different cameras. You may want a classic online poker overview of the table, you may want to see the action as if you were actually sitting on the table ... or you may want to go with the dynamic camera which will always be where the action is and thus give you a certain TV poker experience.
The PKR support can be reached via e-mail or live chat at any time and in general is very quick to react and competent in answering your questions. With Raise your Game PKR also offers a good and extensive poker strategy guide for new players that can really help make a difference when you start playing poker.
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| Company location | Alderney |
|---|---|
| Founding date | 2006 |
| Quality insurance | Alderny Gambling Control Commission |
| Software | PKR |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac |
| Multi tables | Yes, up to 4 |
| Resizable tables | Yes, any size |
| Network | PKR |
| Game variations | Hold'Em, Omaha (Hi-Lo) |
| Currencies | $ |
| USA players | No |
| Pros | Outstanding 3D graphics, Bonus up to $800. Lots of fish |
| Cons | Need a high-end computer, Only four tables at once |
| Support | E-mail, Web form |
| Live chat | Yes |
| support@pkr.com | |
| Telephone UK | Not available |
| Telephone Intl. | Not available |
