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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 Legend of Bill Brennan
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.
Occurred at the Stardust Casino in 1992The thief was a trusted employeeHe disappeared without a single trace The Baccarat Card Sorting Scandal
This sophisticated method involved identifying tiny manufacturing defects on the backs of playing cards.

The casinos eventually realized what was happening and refused to pay out the massive winnings.
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.
ThiefLocationTechniqueBill BrennanLas VegasWalked out with bagPhil IveyLondonEdge Sorting Cards
The allure of the casino vault will undoubtedly continue to inspire elaborate criminal plots in the future.