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<br>The immense amount of cash flowing through casinos naturally attracts the world's most ambitious criminals.<br>
<br>These legendary stories read like Hollywood movie scripts, involving insider knowledge and incredible audacity.<br>
The Legend of Bill Brennan
<br>Unlike elaborate armed robberies, this heist involved a single man and a backpack.<br>
<br>During his lunch break, he casually strolled out of the [casino](https://git.bluegrass.ipaas.io/trentcarmody29) with $500,000 in cash and chips.<br>
Stolen amount was roughly $500,000No violence or weapons were usedThe FBI never solved the cold case
The Baccarat Card Sorting Scandal
<br>Professional poker player Phil Ivey used a technique called "edge sorting" to beat the house.<br>
<br>The casinos eventually realized what was happening and refused to pay out the massive winnings.<br>
Hacking the Casino Surveillance System
<br>The hacker used the surveillance cameras to look at the dealer's cards during VIP games.<br>
<br>This incredibly sophisticated scam netted the thieves over $32 million in just a few short hands.<br>
HeistYearAmount StolenStardust1992$500,000Crown Casino2013$32 Million
<br>While physical heists are incredibly rare today, cyber-attacks remain a modern threat to gambling operators.<br>