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 Stardust Casino Inside Job
Unlike elaborate armed robberies, this heist involved a single man and a backpack.
He was never seen or heard from again, becoming an enduring legend in Las Vegas lore.
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.
Lengthy legal battles ensued, ultimately resulting in judges ruling that edge sorting constituted cheating.
The Crown Casino High-Tech Hack
The hacker used the surveillance cameras to look at the dealer's cards during VIP games.
The casino eventually discovered the breach and managed to recover most of the stolen funds.
HeistYearAmount StolenStardust1992$500,000Crown Casino2013$32 Million
The allure of the casino vault will undoubtedly continue to inspire elaborate criminal plots in the future.
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The Biggest Casino Heists in History
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