Was a strip club in Atlanta until owner Steve Kaplan was found guilty of racketeering in August 2001. The Gold Club had provided sex to the wealthy, including singer Madonna and NBA star Patrick Ewing, and also funneled profits to the Gambino family of the New York Mafia. After being charged with obstruction, credit card fraud, loan sharking, and prostitution, Kaplan arranged a plea bargain. He agreed to a five million dollar fine, three to five years in prison, and to relinquish the Gold Club to the federal government. Members of the Atlanta City Council hoped to purchase the property, bulldoze it, and establish a city park.