The immense amount of cash flowing through casinos naturally attracts the world's most ambitious criminals.
While modern security makes physical theft almost impossible, history is full of spectacular heists.
Bill Brennan and the Stardust Robbery
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
This sophisticated method involved identifying tiny manufacturing defects on the backs of playing cards.
Ivey and his partner won nearly $20 million from casinos in London and Atlantic City.
Hacking the Casino Surveillance System
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
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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