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
Bill Brennan, a trusted sports book cashier, pulled off a flawlessly simple inside job.
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
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.
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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