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PKR reload bonus September 2010

pkrpoker — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:06:07 GMT

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PKR Introduces Version 1.97

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 07:01:58 GMT

Earlier this year PKR was awarded at the International Gaming Awards in London for being the top online poker operator for the year 2009. Already going into 2010 PKR is stamping its brand into the world wide web making it known to the competition that PKR will continue to grow and expand its growing niche of 3D Online Poker. The factors used to decide PKR as being the operator of the year include but are no limited to growth, marketing, usability, and of course originality. With the continued growth PKR Poker has every year this innovative 3d online poker room is not going anywhere soon. The market share alone has increased as many players seek alternative experiences in online poker.

Since being awarded PKR today announced that they have again made continued upgrades to the already amazing software offered to play online poker. Some of these upgrades include software upgraded to version 1.97, upgraded navigation, all in protection for disconnected players during ring games and the most important being their online poker forum offering 52 brand new features including a new rating system as well a new voting poll giving PKR players the opportunity to express what they want from PKR!

March is a great month to join PKR Poker because they are offering a huge 100% matching bonus code up to $800 dollars. What does this mean well download pkr poker and use the code PKRGAME800 and you will earn up to $800 free on your first deposit at PKR.com. It has never been a better time to try 3D Poker!

Sports Betting arrives at PKR

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:55:20 GMT

PKR has done it again this time allowing you to get behind all your favorite sports teams. PKR welcomes Sports Betting to its arsenal of online games. PKR Sportsbook has all your favorite sports and teams that you can conveniently bet on using the funds from your PKR Account.

Its simple to start just fund your PKR Account using the cashier and then head on over to PKR SportsBook to start betting on your favorite sports games and teams! You can place multiple bet types including but not limited to singles, multiples and even betting live with the game in the in-running markets.

The following are some of the different categories PKR Sports Betting currently supports:

Soccer
Horse Racing
Tennis
Cricket
Golf
Rugby Union
Basketball
Rugby League
Snooker
Darts
Ice Hockey
GAA
Boxing
Winter Olympics 2010
Baseball
Formula 1
Australian Rules
Politics

and more..

Start betting with PKR Sportsbook!

PKR has come to Mac!

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:40:42 GMT

PKR is now on mac!

Mac users are now able to download pkr the web's coolest online poker room on to mac based systems. You must meet the following specifications below to start playing pkr on your mac. There are many amazing features that PKR has to offer now that it is compatible with mac's.

What are the minimum specs?

   •   Processor: Any Intel processor (not PowerPC).
   •   Operating System: Leopard (Mac OS X v10.5.7) or Snow Leopard (Mac OS X v10.6)
   •   RAM: 1024 MB
   •   Graphics Card: A graphics card with at least 32mb of RAM. The intel gma 950 card is not supported.
   •   Hard Drive space: Around 1.5 GB
   •   Internet Connection: Broadband
   •   Other: Safari 4, Firefox 3 or similar browser.

How do I download the Mac version?

   1.   Click "Download" on the right hand side of this page
   2.   Then select "Download PKR for Mac Now"
   3.   Once the installer has downloaded, Double-click the icon to install PKR Poker
   4.   Onscreen instructions will guide you through the installation process

Enjoy!

PKR now accepts PayPal as payment method

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:57:57 GMT

During these past few months Paypal has been used as a payment option more often with many large online poker rooms.

32Red reached an agreement allowing there players to deposit using the paypal option. Just recently we see that PKR has also reached the same agreement allowing there players to use the paypal option.

Paypal is one of the most popular payment methods on the internet and now you can use it to top your PKR account. The only drawback as of right now with PKR consists of not being able to use the paypal method if you live outside of the UK, Ireland or Denmark. If you do live in these countries then you can immediately start taking advantage of the paypal deposit and withdrawal method. Make sure you have a registered paypal account.

August RELOAD Bonus Code From PKR

pkrpoker — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:42:58 GMT

Getting in shape for bigger bonuses and bigger prizes PKR has announced that for one week in August they will be giving a matching PKR bonus code for existing players worth 50% up to $100. This is only available to existing PKR players up until midnight of August 14th. Make sure to get your bankroll ready if you plan to hit the online tables!

In order to have this PKR bonus code credited to your account you must use the code "ONEWEEK" when depositing next before August 14th, 2009.

See If You Match Up With The Best!

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:58:14 GMT

Don't forget that the first Sunday of every month PKR offers a $500 added tourney for a $5 buy-in. This ticket allows you to see how you stack up with the best members on PKR. The action starts Sunday at 14:30 GMT. See you there!

Play the Asian Poker Tour In Macau

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:53:04 GMT

PKR is offering players the chance of a lifetime! Buy in to the PKR weekly final Monday for $325 or just by playing any of the daily satellites that start just at $4 and you'll qualify for the next leg of the APT in Macau. This is considered the Vegas of the Far East and you can have the oppertunity to be there and have a change to win a dream package worth $6,500!

To qualify make sure you download PKR and complete the full sign-up process!

Want To Earn Double PKR Points?

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:03:49 GMT

The all new PKR Shop is bursting with stuff for you so there is no better time to double your PKR Points. Start earning PKR Points now when you play this weekend in the special double delight periods. This will be given on each and every poker hand you play.

You must play any of the ring games with any stake during the times below and we will give you double the PKR Points. The PKR Shop is so insane now you can get TV's, laptops, or even cool iPods.

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Promo Times For This Weekend Only

16:00-18:00 GMT Friday, 10 July

17:00-19:00 GMT Saturday, 11 July

13:00-15:00 GMT Sunday, 12 July

$50,000 H.O.R.S.E World Championship

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:30:28 GMT

The $50,000 H.O.R.S.E World Championship is now down to final eight. This championship is considered to be a benchmark of some of the best poker players.

$1,276,802 is the 1st prize and is on the table for any of the stars lined up at this event. Some of the top players include Vitaly Lunkin, Ville Wahlbeck, and Erik Seidel.

Sure to be popular you can check it out at WSOP PKR!

Exisiting Players New RELOAD PKR Bonus Worth Up To $600

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:21:06 GMT

PKR just announced a new RELOAD Bonus Code for existing members. If you deposit with pkr bonus code RELOAD2009 before July 5 you will get a 100% matching bonus up to $600. You must already be a current member of PKR Poker and have downloaded the pkr software.

Minimum Deposit Amount: $10

Special Canadian PKR Bonus Code

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:10:01 GMT

We'd like to invite you to take advantage of a unique offer PKR has put together with preferred Canadian payments partner, Moneybookers.

Just use a Moneybookers account to make your first deposit of $25 or more at PKR by the end of next Thursday and you'll get:

A 100% first deposit bonus of up to $800 (Terms & Conditions below)
A free ticket worth $8.40 to play in the Canadian Poker Championship
1% cash back on all deposits at PKR

It's free to sign-up with Moneybookers and you'll be provided with a FREE personal eWallet which you can use to upload and withdraw funds to your PKR account instantly and to securely store your winnings. Moneybookers have a huge amount of international funding options available and local banking transfer options all over the world.

This limited time offer is the biggest bonus PKR has ever offered Canadian players - don't miss out! To open a Moneybookers account, make sure you sign up via this link.

PKR Unleashes Another New Update - V1.9

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:02:56 GMT

Today PKR released the new revamped PKR.com website with all new poker content including PKR TV, raise your game, and PKR Forum. PKR TV is where you can watch the pkr tablists battle it out to the end. Get tips and special advice at raise your game and then head over to the form and chat with your friends.

My PKR has also been revamped to a advanced social community site for online poker. It has a bunch of new features to check out.

Another new feature called PKR Portal makes it easier to manage all you main features of your account including avatars, games, and money. Edit your avatar and the animations of your chips from PKR Portal.

Finally to mention the PKR Poker Software has been updated with new graphics and better gameplay!

Fenton Joins Team PKR

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:45:28 GMT

If you never heard of Karl Fenton, you could have been living under a rock in the wild because he is a player in the world of the casinos and the online poker rooms which has created a lot of stir. Just recently he was allotted the honor of the nomination to join Team PKR. PKR.com has recently been in effort 'to make a name for itself in an industry of increasingly competing gambling...[more]

2009 WSOP live on PKR!

Sun, 31 May 2009 09:23:50 GMT

PKR has gone live with is official broadcast of the WSOP. You can watch it for free online by registering here. This is the biggest poker event of the summer.

Satellites are running for less than a dollar to get a package into the World Series Main Event worth $12,500. Let's Play...

Play the WSOP free!

Fri, 29 May 2009 11:08:06 GMT

Grab a PKR Bonus for...

A free shot at the WSOP
100% up to $800 deposit bonus
Plus loads of instant extras

Make sure to use "PKRGAME800" when making your initial deposit.

PKR Players to enjoy WSOP party in the Hugh Hefner Sky Villa.

Thu, 28 May 2009 08:14:31 GMT

Now that PKR got exclusive broadcasting rights to the World Series of Poker you may be asking well where is the party going to be? Don't worry PKR will be hosting its WSOP welcome party at the beautiful Hugh Hefner Sky Villa in Las Vegas.

Parties start July 1st at the Palms in Vegas and is available for all PKR players who have qualifying prize packages.

PKR said this is going to be the party of all parties because the venue is simply stunning. PKR Players will be able to enjoy Las Vegas in style. For more details Download PKR Poker and go to the tournaments section.

Play for $100,000 GTD

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:07:02 GMT

This is the big one. Buy into PKR's huge $100,000 guaranteed Masters this Saturday at 19:00 GMT and play for a minimum $25,000 first place prize!

Play for free!
Buy-in direct for $250 or qualify for free all week using a wide range of tickets available in the PKR Shop from 1,750 to 325,000 PKR Points. Your current points total is 12,806.

Claim your free cash

Tue, 26 May 2009 12:53:53 GMT

With free cash on the line PLUS PKR Points the bonuses are twice as nice from PKR. Take advantage of generous bonuses paying up to $2,000 and the huge range means you're bound to find a bonus that suits your game.

There's more than just free cash to be had because every first depositor gets 1,500 PKR Points plus six free tourney tickets! What's more the PKR Points you earn to release your bonus also give you access to cool rewards like premium freerolls, merchandise and the great new loyalty programme - Club PKR.

PKR to Broadcast 24 Final Tables at the World Series of Poker

Mon, 25 May 2009 14:12:36 GMT

PKR.com the fastest growing 3D online poker room announced that they have signed an agreement to air 24 final tables at the World Series of Poker. They have also announced that they are the exclusive sole live broadcaster for the event. There will be other people streaming this event but PKR.com will be exclusive to the final 24 tables at the WSOP.

The event will be held at the Rio in Las Vegas and PKR.com says you can watch it from a free dedicated site they have set up. There will be a $50,000 HORSE Championship that players can buy in and PKR will be covering this as well.

Also mentioned to be covered are the $10,000 buy-in events during the final tables. If you remember from last year at event #29 Kenny Tran won the event by outlasting Alec Torelli in the end match during the World Championship of Heads-UP No Limit Hold 'em. Also to mention the World Championship of Pot Limit Omaha will also be covered.

Marketing Director Simon Prodger from PKR said in a PR, "The World Series of Poker is without doubt the biggest event of the poker calendar and it fills me with delight that PKR.com has managed to scoop exclusive rights to be the official broadcaster for these 24 bracelet events." Sponsoring the World Series of Poker official website will also be PKR. They will be the official non-US sponsor.

High Stakes action

Tue, 05 May 2009 13:30:11 GMT

Take a shot at the High Stakes Championship and you won't just be playing for big guaranteed prizes, you could also walk away with a $12,500 World Series of Poker* Main Event package. The top two finishers in each HSC event will freeroll for a cool package that includes a $10,000 Main Event buy-in and $2,500 spending money!

Free tournament tickets

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:26:46 GMT

Experience the thrill of real money poker on PKR by depositing as little as $10 and you'll instantly receive 1,500 PKR Points, five free tickets to Premium Freerolls with $250 prize pools plus one ticket to the weekly $1,000 Premium Freeroll.

Springfest!

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:23:59 GMT

Eighteen exciting events. $368,000 in guaranteed prize money. Buy ins and events designed to tempt every player. Springfest is back on PKR and it's better than ever! It all starts on 14 March but you can start your campaign now by taking on qualifiers for the $100,000 Masters today!

Get on the Road to Vegas

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:21:51 GMT

18 players have already qualified to play in the 2009 World Series through the PKR Road to Vegas promotion - don't miss your chance to be the next name on that list.

This week you can earn your spot in the next Road to Vegas freeroll by playing ten-seat Sit & Go's. For every dollar you win, PKR will give you another chip in a special R2V final where the winner walks away with a $6,500 package to the No Limit hold 'em shootout event at the 2009 World Series! Full Terms & Conditions are here.

PKR Live is back

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:20:07 GMT

With a bang! Join PKR at London's Loose Cannon Club from 17 to 19 April for three days of good times and great poker. If you joined PKR for the first one you'll want to come back for more - and if you missed out, this is your chance to get in on the action! Satellites will be rolling very soon.

Cool new environments!

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:17:35 GMT

PKR has added three eye-popping new environments to PKR Poker! Now you can relax in a cool underground wine bar, soak up the excitement of the unique 'Chinatown' and take in our stunning Egyptian Casino. PKR has also added an exciting celebration sequence for the end of every tournament, slick new physics modelling for player emotes plus a whole lot more. See it for yourself...

The Road to Vegas

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:15:31 GMT

Ten PKR players have already booked their seats for the 2009 World Series of Poker - will you be the next to join them? Be a part of the Road to Vegas throughout December and take your shot a WSOP seat every week (including a place in the $10,000 buy-in Heads-Up Championship).

This week all you have to do for your shot at a $3,000 package in a cool freeroll is make your first deposit on PKR! Deposit under $50 and get a starting stack of 1,500 chips - Deposit $50 or more and you'll start the freeroll with 3,000 chips.

JC Tran takes one down for PKR!

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:13:44 GMT

Team PKR superstar JC Tran dominated the PartyPoker.com Premier League III event in London last week defeating 11 other top pros to win the $300,000 top prize on Sunday.

Huge update coming!

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:12:14 GMT

PKR is getting ready to launch the biggest ever update to PKR.com and the PKR Poker Software! Get ready to experience some tasty new additions to the state of the art PKR software including...

New tournaments. Get ready for re-buys, Double Chance tourneys (where you get two starting stacks for the price of one) plus a whole new schedule.

Three new environments designed to immerse you in some seriously cool locations. Get ready for Chinese and Egyptian themed poker rooms plus an underground wine bar to chill out in with your friends.

More realism including an eye-popping celebration sequence and slick new physics modelling that makes players movements even more life-like.

Cool new shop features

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:08:57 GMT

If you haven't seen the PKR Shop lately then you should check out all the great new improvements. PKR has added cool new T-shirts, replicas of in-game clothing and with more new items being added all the time there's something for everyone.

Bond Bounty

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:06:42 GMT

Celebrate the launch of Quantum of Solace in style with PKR's special Bond Bounty this Wednesday at 20:00 GMT. All six Bonds will be on hand - from Connery to Craig - and if you knock any of them out you'll get a cool $100! Buy-in is just $30 and there's a $12,500 guaranteed prize pool to keep things interesting. See you Wednesday night (then don't forget to join in every Wednesday for your chance to take on PKR's best in the regular bounty tournament).

PKR Live!

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:04:22 GMT

46 seats have been won and 66 more are up for grabs to the hottest live poker event of the year - PKR Live. Get your hands on this sizzling $1K package and join PKR in London for 3 days of big money live poker, fun and frivolity. Satellites are rolling right now for as little as $2.38

Stacked online

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:00:06 GMT

Check out poker's hottest new magazine online. The Summer issue of Stacked magazine is now available to everyone at PKR.com. Check it out for insightful strategy, cool player profiles, fun columns and a whole lot more.

Growing strong

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:51:05 GMT

PKR has reached another major milestone having signed up it's two millionth user, less then a year after hitting the one million mark. According to PokerScout.com, PKR is the fastest growing online poker room that does not accept US players, and the second fastest overall!

The Road to Vegas

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:48:06 GMT

Start your qualifying campaign for the 2009 World Series on PKR with the incredible Road to Vegas promotion. Starting 15 September you'll have the chance to play for at least 33 dream packages on a 'one a week, every week' basis. The best bit? It's all free!

Birthday party!

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:44:39 GMT

Celebrate PKR's second birthday on Sunday, 17 August with celebrations all day long. Log on for all kinds of festive fun!

Bigger shop coming soon

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:43:03 GMT

You want it? You got it! PKR is expanding the PKR Shop with loads of cool new gear that you can buy with PKR Points. Watch this space throughout August for the grand re-opening.

Get more from PKR!

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:40:05 GMT

The new PKR loyalty programme, Club PKR, adds a whole lot of value to playing PKR. Open a real money account today and you could be enjoying great rewards like exclusive freerolls, free entry into prize draws, free tournament tickets, cool gifts and a whole lot more.

A different kind of loyalty programme

PKR created Club PKR with every player in mind - that means you don't have to be a high roller to start enjoying the benefits that membership brings. And with PKR's 'always up, never down' policy you never have to worry about losing your membership status - even if you take a little break.

ClubPKR is coming!

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:35:25 GMT

Get ready for your opportunity to join the coolest loyalty programme in poker - ClubPKR is coming soon. With great benefits like exclusive freerolls, monthly challenges, free tournament tickets, VIP access to PKR events and fast track transaction processing to name just a few. What's more, the 'always up, never down' policy, means that a break from the tables won't remove your loyalty benefits - so even the highest level of membership will be available to every player.

Be a TV star on PKR!

Tue, 06 May 2008 12:34:01 GMT

Get the fame without spending a fortune! All through May PKR will be televising the final tables of both the $20,000 Saturday Showdown (19:00 GMT) and Thursday's $5,000 Guaranteed (20:30 GMT). Tune into Sky channels 848 and the Hollywood Channel 157 to see the finals play out, complete with hole cards and commentary from PKR's own PKRCast team. All final tables will also be available on YouTube. Check out the huge range of MTT and SNG satellites running 24/7 for a fraction of the cost.