UK-Based PKR announced on Thursday the launch of PKR.it, a poker room for the Italian market that will operate a segregated player pool. 17603p
PKR currently operates an international site under license from both Alderney and the UK Gambling Commission, and also a French PKR.fr site under license from AAMS, the Italian gaming commission, permits PKR to offer games to the Italian market, although liquidity cannot be shared with the other player pools.
Italy first regulated online poker in 2009, only permitting tournament play. runaway success. The Italian market now s for 10% of the global cash game industry.
Things may be a little quieter on PKR.it. The poker room does not compete with some of the bigger names, ranking down in 24th position on PokerScout’s ranking of online poker networks by cash game players, and PKR.fr ranks below all other major French networks.
However, PKR has carved out its own niche for its “3D” software and unique player experience, and has built a small but consistent player base. Brit star Jake Cody.