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.
Bill Brennan and the Stardust Robbery
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.
- Stolen amount was roughly $500,000
- No violence or weapons were used
- The 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.
The Ocean's Eleven Style Heist
In 2013, the Crown Casino in Melbourne was the victim of an incredibly high-tech heist.
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.
