The Biggest Casino Heists in History

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

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 Baccarat Card Sorting Scandal

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.

Hacking the Casino Surveillance System

The hacker used the surveillance cameras to look at the dealer's cards during VIP games.

Information was then secretly relayed to the player at the table via a wireless earpiece.

The allure of the casino vault will undoubtedly continue to inspire elaborate criminal plots in the future.