The immense amount of cash flowing through casinos naturally attracts the world's most ambitious criminals.
These legendary stories read like Hollywood movie scripts, involving insider knowledge and incredible audacity.
The Legend of Bill Brennan
Unlike elaborate armed robberies, this heist involved a single man and a backpack.
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
Professional poker player Phil Ivey used a technique called "edge sorting" to beat the house.
The casinos eventually realized what was happening and refused to pay out the massive winnings.
Hacking the Casino Surveillance System
The hacker used the surveillance cameras to look at the dealer's cards during VIP games.
This incredibly sophisticated scam netted the thieves over $32 million in just a few short hands.
HeistYearAmount StolenStardust1992$500,000Crown Casino2013$32 Million
While physical heists are incredibly rare today, cyber-attacks remain a modern threat to gambling operators.
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The Biggest Casino Heists in History
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