How 198pkr Came to Be
The idea behind 198pkr was straightforward: Pakistani players deserved a proper online gaming platform — not an afterthought version of a platform built for a different market, but something designed from the ground up with Pakistan in mind. When the 198pkr team sat down to plan the platform, the first conversation was not about game libraries or bonus structures. It was about payments.
Anyone who has tried to use an international gaming site from Karachi or Lahore knows the frustration. Credit card transactions declined. Currency conversion eating into your balance. Withdrawal requests sitting in limbo for days. 198pkr was built specifically to eliminate all of that friction. JazzCash and EasyPaisa integration was not an add-on — it was a founding requirement.
From there, the game library was assembled with Pakistani preferences in mind. Cricket betting was the obvious centrepiece — 198pkr's sportsbook covers PSL, international Tests, T20I series, and everything in between with competitive PKR odds and live in-play markets. But the team also knew that Pakistani players enjoy live dealer games, slots, and poker, so those categories received the same attention to quality and local relevance.
Today, 198pkr serves players across Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Multan, and every city in between. The platform continues to expand its game library, tighten its payment processing, and improve the overall experience based on direct feedback from its growing Pakistani player community.
Platform Milestones
Platform Foundation
Core infrastructure built with PKR banking, JazzCash and EasyPaisa integration, and a live casino lobby as the flagship product from launch day.
Cricket & Sports Betting Launch
Full sportsbook added covering PSL, international cricket, UFC, and football — all priced in PKR with live in-play betting markets available around the clock.
Slots & Poker Expansion
500+ slot titles from Pragmatic Play, NetEnt, and Big Time Gaming added alongside a dedicated poker room with Texas Hold'em cash tables and PKR-denominated tournaments.
Nationwide Player Growth
198pkr's player base expanded across all major Pakistani cities — Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Multan, and Rawalpindi — with 24/7 Urdu and English support coverage.