The immense amount of cash flowing through casinos naturally attracts the world's most ambitious criminals.
Today, surveillance systems are flawless, but in the past, clever thieves managed to walk away millions.
The Legend of Bill Brennan
One of the most famous unsolved casino heists occurred in 1992 at the legendary Stardust Casino.
During his lunch break, he casually strolled out of the casino with $500,000 in cash and chips.
Stolen amount was roughly $500,000No violence or weapons were usedThe FBI never solved the cold case
The Baccarat Card Sorting Scandal
While not a traditional robbery at gunpoint, Phil Ivey's baccarat session cost casinos millions.
Ivey and his partner won nearly $20 million from casinos in London and Atlantic City.
The Ocean's Eleven Style Heist
A high-roller colluded with a rogue security expert who hacked into the casino's camera network.
The casino eventually discovered the breach and managed to recover most of the stolen funds.
ThiefLocationTechniqueBill BrennanLas VegasWalked out with bagPhil IveyLondonEdge Sorting Cards
These incredible stories remind us that casinos are engaged in a constant arms race with clever criminals.
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The Biggest Casino Heists in History
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