[FireStorm]

It's actually possible that, eventually, people would have LESS interest in underground clubs if they were legalized. For less serious, less experienced players, there's somewhat of a romantic, intriguing element about going to a "private" game where you "have to know Johnny Balls" to get in. I imagine players who aren't B+M grinders get some sense of excitement out of this, particularly younger players.

Also, you would have to take into consideration that if legalized, initially cardroom would be on every block in populated areas. Eventually, many of them would have to shutter up and close due to too much competition and lack of players. They'd eat into each other. A number of cardrooms now can only sustain existence because they're the only game in the area.