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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 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 1992
- The thief was a trusted employee
- He disappeared without a single trace
The Edge Sorting Controversy
Professional poker player Phil Ivey used a technique called “edge sorting” to beat the house.
Lengthy legal battles ensued, ultimately resulting in judges ruling that edge sorting constituted cheating.
The Ocean’s Eleven Style Heist
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.
| 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.