Microgaming suspends PKR

Gameplay is currently not available after the site requested to be suspended from MPN, after admitting financial difficulties.

Virtual reality styled poker room PKR has been suspended from the MPN Network by Microgaming, at their own request according to the MPN Twitter account:

Following a request from @PKR on 3 May 2017, Microgaming suspended gameplay on https://t.co/dxrFd8HM22. [1/2] https://t.co/qaceW15paX

— MPN (@ThrillOfPoker) May 5, 2017

In a short statement on their website, Microgaming confirmed:

Following a request from PKR on Wednesday 3 May 2017 at 17:32, Microgaming suspended gameplay on PKR.com. Microgaming is aware that their games remain offline and players are speculating about the reason for this. As soon as Microgaming has more information on the situation, it will be shared as soon as possible.

PKR have since revealed this is due to financial issues, in a short statement on their website, they said:

PKR Ltd and PKR Technologies Ltd have experienced recent financial difficulties and are in the process of taking professional advice. This process is ongoing and further updates will be posted to this website as and when they are available.

The PKR Twitter account is also currently suspended and any attempt to access the website redirects to the above announcement.

Update 17:00 CET: MPN have issued a statement on their website, which you can read here.

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