It would be impossible to bring to you anything but the best poker rooms here on CPIR, so it doesn't take a poker genius to realise that PKR had to be included in our review section.

PKR have done to next-generation online poker 3D graphics, what the playstation did to game consoles, by taking the online poker concept and expanding it 10 fold. Upon its release in August 2006  PKR  broke the boundaries of what we all thought possible with Online Poker software, the PKR development team have tweaked their original concept to offer you the full poker experience with great promotions, traffic, tournaments and the only poker room where you can interact and engage with the game and the other players around you.

It's no doubt that all the voices of online poker including WPT magazine, Online Gambler, Poker Europa all queued up to praise PKR, now its time for CPIR to cast its eye over a site that you really need to experience.

CPIR Special Bonus Offer

The two biggest names in Online Gaming abbreviation collaborate to bring you this CPIR/PKR exclusive offer of up to $250 Welcome Bonus and 5% lifetime Rake Back deal.

Upon registration, simply enter the special bonus code of "CPIRvsPKR50" and you will be receiving a great welcome bonus of up to $250 and in addition CPIR pay you, our loyal readers Rake Back on every raked hand that you play.

If all that's not enough, yeh we know it's never enough...that's why after attaining your PKR points to unlock the welcome bonus you can also make a choice of great rewards on top of your bonus like a PKR T-shirt, satellite tickets to the EPT stage 2 qualifiers and the monthly $30K guaranteed.

With PKR's graphics and CPIR's deals looking this good we can see no reason why you haven't already started downloading the software by now and taken advantage of another CPIR great deal.

On top of the bonuses, every time you play PKR for real money you earn PKR Points. Its simple - the more you play, the more you earn and you can get yourself up to 150 points on a single hand. Your points can be used to improve the look for your PKR Player, giving them new chip tricks or accessories.

Otherwise you can use your PKR Points to take part in some of the many great PKR freerolls and satellites or check the fine selection of poker paraphernalia and merchandise found in the PKR poker shop.

PKR points are awarded on raked hands played on real money tables and Tournament entry fees, not only do you receive PKR Points, yet meet point's targets and receive extra rewards.

. Earn just 20,000 PKR Points in a month and you'll automatically get an invitation to a special $1,000 freeroll!

. Earn just 50,000 PKR Points in a month and get your invitation to a special $2,500 freeroll – with fewer runners and a big prize the PKR 50K Club is fantastic value!

So you're looking for a little more than your normal overhead 2D view while playing online? Well PKR are pioneers of the 3D revolution, within the software you find that the higher the stakes the more luxurious your surroundings. There are 11 background environments open to you depending upon your bankroll, you can find yourself playing in a local bar, a WPT style Caribbean Poker location, all the way to the luxurious settings of a Monte Carlo Casino private poker room, each with a seated dealer waiting to start your game.

Upon entry to the PKR lobby you are greeted with a very fresh, modern feel throughout, each tab is clearly positioned and navigation is made easy, this made even easier as for cash game and tournaments players there is only the option of Hold'em or Omaha at this time.

Table stakes open to you on PKR for Hold'em, range from $0.02/$0.04 all the way to $10.00/$20.00. The PKR traffic is spread across the board meaning what ever tables you like to play you will be sure to find action on them, yet generally mid to low stake tables is where you would find the most traffic. PKR currently offers 25 Omaha limit and Pot limit tables, yet it is Hold'em that is king at PKR and only a cluster of Omaha tables are fully seated.

Another feature on PKR is that you can create your own player to immerse yourself with the PKR community, customising includes a multitude of options including , body, clothes and even chip tricks to pass away the time at the tables, you can use your attained PKR Points to purchase new feature for your online you.

For all PKR members there is the PKR Poker School for tips, tricks and in-depth analysis you need to take your game to the next level and beyond, this is broken into 3 sections:

Beginners – Contains all the tools you need to build a solid game and start winning at the tables.

Intermediate – Everything you need to fine-tune your game and sharpen your skills with.

Advanced - Find that extra edge or solve a nagging problem with expert advice.

		Let Colin Morris and PKR's resident poker experts take you through what's happening at PKR, poker in general and also get the chance to win exclusive PKR prizes.
		Get the opportunity to post your views or questions to the PKR community and In house forum team.
		Check out the PKR poker rankings results for MTT's and STT's to find the best and most profitable players, when signed up via CPIR you can also follow your own progress on your My PKR page.

CPIR team visited the PKR offices to meet and pose questions to Neil Wright, the head of PKR operations and current Card Room Manager. READ INTERVIEW