Speaking of NYC Poker and gambling: Question about the past

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In Andy Bellin's Poker Nation, he describes the poker scene in NYC from the early 90's pretty vividly.

At one point in the book he talks about Chinatown "Blackjack and *ahem* BJ [censored] parlors". Now, I'm not the most well connected guy but as your garden variety degenerate I've seen or heard about my share of strip joints, massage joints and poker clubs, but never have I seen or heard about anything about a casino operation, much less one that also acted as a brothel.

I'm not asking for current info here, but I am curious if anyone has ever seen one of these places first hand. It doesn't surprise me if they existed/exist. But I am mildly surprised I've never known anyone who's been to one. generally it seems like the people I encounter in some poker rooms might be the kind of guys who would have been to places like this. But never heard a peep.

Just curious. Anyone have any stories to share? I find it pretty interesting.