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.
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
Phil Ivey and the Baccarat Edge
While not a traditional robbery at gunpoint, Phil Ivey’s baccarat session cost casinos millions.
Lengthy legal battles ensued, ultimately resulting in judges ruling that edge sorting constituted cheating.
The Ocean’s Eleven Style Heist
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.
| Method | Target | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Inside Job | Stardust Vault | Unsolved |
| Camera Hack | VIP Table | Caught |
These incredible stories remind us that casinos are engaged in a constant arms race with clever criminals.