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The Playboy Mansion Could Become A Beacher's Madhouse
The owner of Beacher's Madhouse put in a bid on the Playboy Mansion, with the intention of turning it into another one of his wild clubs. The Playboy Mansion is up for sale for $200 million, with the caveat that the buyer must accept 89-year-old Hugh Hefner as their roommate—though because of the property's supposed disrepair, it's said to be worth much less. That could explain why nightclub owner Jeff Beacher is only offering $90 million. According to TMZ, Beacher—the guy behind Vegas' and Hollywood's Beacher's Madhouse—would spend $20 million on renovations, and would also build five bungalows for the club's guests.
A Playboy Enterprises exec reportedly told TMZ they're possibly interested in this situation, but not the low offer. There's also a chance that it would be hard for Beacher to get a zoning variance to operate a nightclub at the Holmby Hills property.
Beacher's Madhouse, which can be found in the MGM Grand in Vegas and within The Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, is known for its eccentric, carnival-like atmosphere, as well as visits from the likes of Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber. They also apparently have little people bartenders who deliver drinks via zip lines, burlesque dancers and the occasional animal.
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