But not in the last 15 years. Interesting accurate report that poker is 0n a downward trend. However, not in the good cards rooms in Ca. like Oceans Eleven in Oceanside Ca. very busy, good food, good prices, & great games. The internet created a lot of bad players 10 years ago, and most have now quit playing poker. True, the casinos take in a poker room is low per sq. ft. but still men often play poker while the women play the slots so the combination is good.. But, remember the South Point has a very good poker room.