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 Legend of Bill Brennan
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.
Occurred at the Stardust Casino in 1992The thief was a trusted employeeHe disappeared without a single trace
The Baccarat Card Sorting Scandal
While not a traditional robbery at gunpoint, Phil Ivey's baccarat session cost casinos millions.
Ivey and his partner won nearly $20 million from casinos in London and Atlantic City.
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.
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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