One of the largest online poker rooms has shifted legal gears. PokerStars, thinking in smaller terms than the US Federal UIGEA, is hoping to convince Nevada lawmakers to allow them to be the first online poker room for the residents of their state. In making the push, PokerStars will be presenting lawmakers with tax numbers and job predictions this week.

The online poker giant has agreed that they will hand over 6.75% on the rake from the revenue generate within the state plus an additional 4% on the global profits. Since PokerStars stands as one of the two largest online poker rooms in the world, that 4 percent could become quite a substantial boon for the Nevada economy. Additionally, moving a PokerStars office into the state will create numerous jobs and increase the local revenue significantly. The forecasted numbers will be reflected when representatives of PokerStars speak to state legislators this week.

Should Nevada become the first state to legalize and operate online gambling facilities, they will lay the foundation for an intrastate challenge. This foundation may grow and Nevada and PokerStars may find themselves in a position to address this on the federal level. The global poker community will be watching the small state of Nevada very closely.