The Lotus Cafe and Cardroom in Portland was believed to be haunted by a mischievous ghost that played pranks on the staff. This reputation is tied to the site's long and dark history of crime, bootlegging, and prostitution before the building was demolished in 2018. The spirit is said to have haunted the basement and was known to enjoy playing pranks on bartenders and other employees. A 2023 YouTube documentary, "The Dark History of the Lotus Hotel and Cafe," detailed the building's seedy past, which created an atmosphere ripe for ghost stories. The Lotus's history included: Operating as a "soda shop" that illegally served alcohol during Prohibition. Being located in an area known for prostitution, petty crime, and transients. Serving as a rumored brothel during the Depression. The original building, including the Lotus Cafe and Cardroom, was demolished in 2018 to make way for a new hotel. While the physical location is gone, stories about its past and reputation for being haunted persist.