PKR release 2D poker app for iOS and Android with a smaller install file

PKR is best known for its cutting-edge poker software, which allows you to experience amazing three-dimensional graphics both on your desktop and mobile phone.  However, the three-dimensional mobile package weights about 400MB (Read the full review here), which makes it extremely hard for some players to join the action on the site. In response to the numerous calls for a lighter poker option, the company has recently released a much smaller, 50MB two-dimensional client, which cuts down on eye candy while maintaining the complete PKR mobile functionality. Downloading the Android app is possible as long as you have 3G icon at the top of your display, which means that you’ll be able to grab the slimmed down version of the app pretty much regardless of where you go.

Quite obviously, the visuals can’t really compare with those of the three-dimensional version, but this also means that the app will run even on slightly outdated systems. The available poker variants include No Limit Texas Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha and Omaha Hi/Lo. Furthermore, the new client retains the Sit & Go support, which makes it an excellent choice for all kinds of single-table tournament enthusiasts. However, much like the fully fledged three-dimensional client, the app doesn’t allow you to join the PKR Multi-Table Tournaments and doesn’t support multi-tabling. The company already stated that those features will be introduced in future updates. Whether this update will be applied both apps at once remains to be seen, but it is quite likely that PKR officials are going to prioritize their flagship three-dimensional product.

PKR POKER 2D FEATURES

• Multi-table on up to 4 tables simultaneously.
• Search for your friends and play against them.
• Practice Tables or real-money Texas Hold'em cash games.
• Sit & Go tournaments on iPhone, iPad and Android.
• Only 40MB install file.  Super fast installation.
  

The competition on PKR is ridiculously soft, as the site attracts numerous casual players who simply enjoy all the eye candy and don’t really have the motivation to improve their poker skills. Consequently, even if you’re a poker newbie yourself, becoming a winning player on PKR should be easier than in the case of major network sites. Unfortunately, the traffic on PKR is rather mediocre, which means that you might have some problems with finding a full table if you want to play some of the more exotic poker variants at times. Nevertheless, Hold’em tables are running pretty much around the clock, so finding some classic action shouldn’t ever be much of an issue.

Download the PKR 2D app and get all the same features as the PKR 3D version in a small 50MB file.

Once you create your PKR account and make your first deposit, you will be able to pick one out of three exclusive welcome bonuses. The first bonus is best suited for recreational players and beginners, as it allows you to get $5 instantly for free as soon as you get your first PKR Point. The second bonus is a 100% match offer with up to $150 available on your first deposit, while the third bonus has been designed specifically with high-rollers in mind and allows you to grab up to $500 with a 125% match on your first payment. The advanced bonuses are released in 5% and 10% chunks as you collect PKR Points, but you shouldn’t worry about having to grind too much, as those points are awarded for playing in all the available real money modes.