PKR Poker Joins Forces with Microgaming

Two iconic brands have signed an exclusive deal, bringing a new level of entertainment to their players. PKR.com, the industry's innovative and leading online poker and casino platform, has inked a deal with the Isle of Man based Microgaming which will see the latter become its exclusive casaino and poker games provider.

PKR becomes the first operator to join the Microgaming Poker Network while at the same time retaining its own software. The group will use Microgaming's games to launch its Casino and Vegas Slots brand, made possible due to Microgaming's Babelfish API technology.

The chief executive officer of Microgaming, Roger Raatgever said that the group was "incredibly proud" to have signed PKR on an exclusive basis for both poker and casino games.

"When we launched Babelfish in 2014 we felt it was something special; we’re now seeing the fruits of our labour with PKR able to join the growing MPN whilst retaining its unique software," he said.

PKR Comments on Microgaming Deal

Also speaking about the exciting new deal with Microgaming was the chief executive of PKR, Chris Welch.

"With our software and community allied to Microgaming’s advanced products, poker liquidity and proven track record, this is the perfect match," he said.

"The newly created PKR Vegas - instant-play, HTML5 and Flash games available in browser – takes the UK operator in a bold new direction," added Welch.

Moving from Standalone Poker Platform

PKR players were recently told that they would be moved from the standalone platform to the Microgaming Poker Network later this month.

While PKR's award-winning 3D client can still be enjoyed, players will now be able to enjoy more rings and bigger tournaments as part of the MPN.

"On the day of launch, you'll log on to the same 3D poker client as normal, but you'll see six times as many players online, threE times as many tournaments every day and over €3.5 million in monthly tournament prizes," said Welch.