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
One of the most famous unsolved casino heists occurred in 1992 at the legendary Stardust Casino.
During his lunch break, he casually strolled out of the casino with $500,000 in cash and chips.
- 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
A high-roller colluded with a rogue security expert who hacked into the casino's camera network.
Information was then secretly relayed to the player at the table via a wireless earpiece.
| Heist | Year | Amount Stolen |
|---|---|---|
| Stardust | 1992 | $500,000 |
| Crown Casino | 2013 | $32 Million |
While physical heists are incredibly rare today, cyber-attacks remain a modern threat to gambling operators.
