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
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.
- Bill Brennan vanished completely
- Security cameras missed the actual theft
- It remains a classic unsolved mystery
The Edge Sorting Controversy
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
The hacker used the surveillance cameras to look at the dealer's cards during VIP games.
This incredibly sophisticated scam netted the thieves over $32 million in just a few short hands.
| 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.
