At one time or another I have visited Elks, Vets, Legion, fire houses and probably others clubs. My impression of most, if not all, was that they were were dark smoked filled holes for drunks to gather and waste money on ripoff tickets.
3 things that greatly impact private clubs.
Most young people, actually any age, avoid clubs that allow smoking.
DUI laws.
Gambling venues are popping up everywhere. Also, in PA, gambling laws favor State provided games and casinos.
“Most young people, actually any age, avoid clubs that allow smoking.”
I’ve never seen that. The ‘young people’ are there in huge numbers, when they aren’t stepping out to smoke a joint.