PKR Poker Room Review

PKR is a unique way to experience online poker and adds a whole 3D dimension to game play. The room immediately got attention when the company premiered their product all the way back in 2006. PKR has improved their service tenfold since that time and is a truly next generation online poker experience.

The room is licensed and regulated by the United Kingdom’s Alderney Gambling Commission and is also based in the UK. PKR accepts players internationally but does not currently allow US customers due to laws against online gambling operations in their country.

In addition to their 3D poker room, PKR offers a Vegas style online casino with the same superb 3D graphics.

3D Poker World

PKR offers players a virtual online poker world similar to “The Sims.” Users can create their own 3D avatars and interact with other players at the table in real-time. Avatars are fully customizable. Players can change hair color, clothing, skin color, accessories and much more. Taunt your opponent after you win a hand and cry after losing on the river. It is your world.

Beyond the 3D world is a pretty stable and innovative poker client. It is stable even when playing multiple tables and offers many viewing modes. Tables can be resized easily and stacked and tiled in just one click. The lobby is well organized and offers players plenty of information on each active game, such as flop percentage and pot size.

PKR is truly one of the coolest ways to play online poker. It combines the characters and antics of the live poker games we miss so much and brings them online. Buy your friends (or enemies) at the table drinks or play poker aboard your own luxury yacht. It is as close to a live poker experience as players can get, while keeping all the best aspects of the online game.

Mac Support

PKR has both Mac and PC support, along with no download clients for each. In addition, players can play via their PKR Mobile app on a variety of devices, such as Android phones, iPhones and iPads.

Tracking your sessions and data is easy with downloadable hand history and support from most poker data processing software.

Games Offered

PKR does not offer the long list of games many bigger rooms offer, but they do have a strong player base at the only two games available, Texas Hold’em and Omaha. Hold’em is available in No Limit and Limit and Omaha offerings include Pot Limit and Hi\Lo variants.

Excellent Liquidity

PKR certainly is not one of the larger poker networks online, but does have a loyal following of players and plenty of loose action. The room has over 5 million registered players. At peak hours, they have over 6,000 players online.

Also, unlike many other rooms, PKR has no skins or sites sharing their network. For many sites, this would cause liquidity issues, but in PKR’s case it has worked out quite brilliantly. They have built a small but vibrant player base and have plenty of action in both ring games and tournaments.

The level of play at PKR is generally on the loose side, with more recreational players rather than “grinders” or professionals. They are there to marvel at the 3D software, get into pots, taunt opposing players, and just have fun. They are happy to gamble it up for the most part. Flop percentages are normally in the high 50s, especially at low stakes. Savvy poker players will be able to find themselves an abundance of fish at PKR.

Great Micro, Small, and Middle Stakes Action

PKR is a low stakes paradise. The micro limits have a massive amount of players 24 hours a day. Low and middle stakes games are full of players. The most popular games are No Limit and Pot Limit Omaha, both of which have steady action at all hours. Cash tables are available in heads-up, 6-max and full ring format.

High stakes action is not always available at PKR during non-prime hours, but there is always a few bigger games going during European evenings.

Tournaments Galore

Despite their small size, PKR is a tournament paradise. There are dozens of daily tournament for players, with buy-ins ranging from a few dollars to several hundred. Players can cash in on some lucrative overlays and choose from a variety of different tournament types.

Their flagship tournament is the PKR Masters $75,000 Guaranteed, which is played on the first Saturday of the month and has a direct buy-in of $270. They also offer a $15,000 Guaranteed two-day tournament on the second Sunday of the month, which is a slower structure and a true test of poker skill. These are just a small sample of the huge assortment of multi-table tournaments PKR offers throughout the month.

Sit N’ Go tournaments are also popular at PKR. Players will have a large variety of SNG variations and buy-in levels and along with decent liquidity. Players usually will not have to wait longer than a few minutes for their SNGs to fill.

Tournaments are available in heads-up, 6-max, single table and multi-table Sit N’ Go. Options include Turbos, Super Turbos, and 50/50 SNGs.

Banking Options

PKR is one of the most reputable online poker operators in the industry and one of the most respected. Player funds are funds are kept safe, withdrawals are prompt and personal information is confidential.

Currency: PKR is played in United States Dollars only. However, in many countries players can deposit and withdraw in their local currency. PKR currently accepts Euros, Pounds, Australian Dollars, Canadian Dollars, Danish Krones, and Swedish Krona.

Deposits: Players have a solid stable of deposit options available to them when depositing at PKR. The most popular method is by online e-wallet. Neteller, PayPal, and Skrill are both free to deposit and will credit player accounts instantly. Credit Cards are the second most popular option and are also instant and free of charge for deposits. Most cards are accepted, including VISA, MasterCard, Visa Electron, Delta, Maestro, Switch and many pre-paid cards.

Other options include e-wallet, Click2Pay, Solo and bank transfer. There are also many localized options such as Canada’s Instadebit and the United Kingdom’s Ukash.

Withdrawals: Players will be able to withdraw using a variety of methods, as well. Neteller, PayPal, and Skrill can all accept withdrawals that are free of charge to the player. These methods are normally processed within 24 hours.

Depending on the method, withdrawal times may vary with most methods being free. The average processing time per withdrawal is about 2-3 business days.

24/7 Hour Support

PKR has an active forum and huge FAQ that players can use to discuss problems, get help with issues and make new friends. Of course, they also have a large customer service staff that is available to players 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

They currently offer live chat and email support to players. The PKR support team responds to player emails within 24 hours but in most cases is much faster. Live chat support will instantly connect players to a PKR representative and is accessible once players are logged into the poker client.
One Bonus, Three Choices!

Depending on a player’s style or level of play, different bonuses offers may be more beneficial than others. PKR is one of the few rooms online to offer three different deposit bonus offers when players make their first real-money deposit.

Low stakes players will be able to nab a $5 Starter Bonus when they deposit $10. Intermediate players can grab a 100% Bonus up to $150. Finally, their largest bonus is a 125% Deposit Bonus up to $500.

Players will unlock their bonus when they earn PKR Points through the Club PKR, the room’s VIP Program. Also, after making their first deposit, players will receive a free entry into a weekly freeroll tournament and free PKR Points.

Club PKR

Players will automatically be entered into Club PKR once they play a real money cash game or tournament. Like many other rooms, PKR offers a tiered reward program with increasing rewards as players move up in levels.

As players generate rake, they will gain levels and be rewarded an increased amount of PKR Points. Players can then cash in their PKR Points for an assortment of different rewards with the points still counting towards increasing their Club PKR level.

The program’s highest Loyalty level is Diamond. Players at this tier will receive exclusive reload bonus offers, free tickets to monthly tournaments, such as a $5,000 (freeroll) and a special VIP tournament. Players will also be able to arrange private tables for friends and increase their deposit limits.

PKR Points can be traded in for cash bonuses, luxury items from the PKR Store, along with both live and online tournament offerings. Unlike other rooms, the best part about Club PKR is that they do not force players to keep up with their reward levels each month. Once a player earns a Loyalty level – it is theirs for life.

Other Promotions

PKR runs a lot of freeroll tournaments to help new players increase their bankrolls. There are loads of small daily freerolls and many promotional freeroll tournaments that offer several thousand dollars in guaranteed money for players. Some freerolls are available to solely to depositing players while others are open to anyone with a PKR account, whether they have deposited or not. These events can truly help kick start a new player’s bankroll and online poker career.

Players will also be able to track their progress on PKR’s tournament leaderboard and participate in the large community forum. Players who refer a friend to PKR will receive a $50 bonus. Players do not have to deposit first to be eligible to receive the Refer-A-Friend Bonus.

PKR Overall

PKR.com does not have the massive tournaments and large player bases that many of the bigger online room offer, but they offer an experience unlike any other. The room is an excellent option for players new to the game or ones that play low to middle stakes and want some good action. Add in the $500 Deposit Bonus and an impressive VIP program and it’s clear that players have a winner in PKR.