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.
Bill Brennan and the Stardust Robbery
Bill Brennan, a trusted sports book cashier, pulled off a flawlessly simple inside job.
He was never seen or heard from again, becoming an enduring legend in Las Vegas lore.
Bill Brennan vanished completelySecurity cameras missed the actual theftIt remains a classic unsolved mystery
The Baccarat Card Sorting Scandal
While not a traditional robbery at gunpoint, Phil Ivey's baccarat session cost casinos millions.
The casinos eventually realized what was happening and refused to pay out the massive winnings.
Hacking the Casino Surveillance System
In 2013, the Crown Casino in Melbourne was the victim of an incredibly high-tech heist.
The casino eventually discovered the breach and managed to recover most of the stolen funds.
MethodTargetStatusInside JobStardust VaultUnsolvedCamera HackVIP TableCaught
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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