Yeah, something to be aware of, definitely. I was never mugged, but I only play in casinos, and casinos have very good security. At the stakes I play, many home games get robbed, so I generally avoid them. I would also keep my money on deposit at the cage, using a "casino marker." Security is an issue any time there is a lot of cash. It attracts scum. In fact, I learned that casinos are pretty icky/sleazy places.

Poker is the most fun playing against other skilled, serious players. But it's the most profitable against gamblers, drunks, compulsive people and less intelligent people. So if you're in a great game, you're generally with people who are a bit edgy and not so fun (for me) to be around.

Online poker was fantastic, but that has been essentially outlawed by Big Brother.