The Biggest Casino Heists In History

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

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


Brennan simply packed half a million dollars into a bag and walked out the front door.

Occurred at the Stardust Casino in 1992The thief was a trusted employeeHe disappeared without a single trace
The Edge Sorting Controversy

This sophisticated method involved identifying tiny manufacturing defects on the backs of playing cards.


The casinos eventually realized what was happening and refused to pay out the massive winnings.

The Crown Casino High-Tech Hack

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.

MethodTargetStatusInside JobStardust VaultUnsolvedCamera HackVIP TableCaught

The allure of the casino vault will undoubtedly continue to inspire elaborate criminal plots in the future.