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
Unlike elaborate armed robberies, this heist involved a single man and a backpack.
Brennan simply packed half a million dollars into a bag and walked out the front door.
- Stolen amount was roughly $500,000
- No violence or weapons were used
- The FBI never solved the cold case
Phil Ivey and the Baccarat Edge
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.
The Crown Casino High-Tech Hack
In 2013, the Crown Casino in Melbourne was the victim of an incredibly high-tech heist.
Information was then secretly relayed to the player at the table via a wireless earpiece.
| Thief | Location | Technique |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Brennan | Las Vegas | Walked out with bag |
| Phil Ivey | London | Edge Sorting Cards |
The allure of the casino vault will undoubtedly continue to inspire elaborate criminal plots in the future.
