It’s no secret I’m an advocate of hedonism in general (see here) and strip clubs specifically (check this). After accidentally stumbling upon the ticker symbol for a locally based company (Lakewood Colorado, holla) that runs several nationwide, I’m beginning to wish I was on the other side of the cash register.

VCG Holding Corp. owns and operates nightclubs that provide live adult entertainment, and food and beverage services. As of April 3, 2007, the Company owned and operated eight adult entertainment nightclubs, including a dance club. The nightclubs operated by the Company include the PT’s Showclub in Indianapolis, Indiana; The Platinum Club in East Saint Louis, Illinois; Centerfold Showclub in Denver, Colorado; The Penthouse Club in Denver, Colorado; Diamond Cabaret in Denver, Colorado; Tabu (Dance club) in Denver, Colorado; PT’s Appaloosa in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and PT’s Showclub in Denver, Colorado.

Before you click ‘continue reading’, I want you to guess the market capitalization of VCG Holding. Go on. Guess.

Did you guess $173 Million?