Online poker site PKR.com has launched an upgraded version its poker site, which includes new gaming environments, enhanced game play, better games and more.

The “1.7” version offers players three new game environments, including a Chinese-themed casino, an Ancient Egypt themed poker room, and a bohemian underground wine bar environment created to cater the darkest and more extravagant players.

The new environments are also more realistic thanks to PKR's new physics modeling and graphics accelerator that provides players with a more realistic 3-D visual in every of the gaming environments. PKR also added new wardrobes for the avatars, including several holiday costumes.

In addition, PKR poker made some good improvements in the games offered, addingrebuy tournaments to spice up the multi-table tournament action snd increasing the guaranteed prize pool in most of its tournaments, freerolls and events.

"This is our biggest update yet, and our development team are really proud and excited about what we've been able to accomplish. We think the improvements and enhancements to the game are going to be a massive hit." said Leon Walters, PKR COO.

According to PKR, the site has also responded to player feedback by reducing the load time of the game even further and introducing paysafecard and ClickandBuy into its selection of payment options.

For more information about these changes and to check out what else the poker site is offering its players, please visit PKR.com.