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As I read thru the comments on this thread and I noticed that the majority of pool rooms has pool on the backburner. They are focus on generating revenue on other items such as food, alcohol etc. Maybe this is also the reason why pool is no longer mainstream because even pool halls don't have "pool" as their focus to generate revenue. The biggest problem with the sport of pool is that it is on the backburner even for businesses like pool halls. I do not see bowling alleys or golf courses offering the same discounts if you buy food or drinks.
Check out groupon and living social. Even hotels bundle golf packages with restaurant vouchers to keep people spending money in-house.