The Biggest Casino Heists In History
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.
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.
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.
Lengthy legal battles ensued, ultimately resulting in judges ruling that edge sorting constituted cheating.
The Crown Casino High-Tech Hack
A high-roller colluded with a rogue security expert who hacked into the casino's camera network.
Information was then secretly relayed to the player at the table via a wireless earpiece.
MethodTargetStatusInside JobStardust VaultUnsolvedCamera HackVIP TableCaught
The allure of the casino vault will undoubtedly continue to inspire elaborate criminal plots in the future.