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 Legend of Bill Brennan

Unlike elaborate armed robberies, this heist involved a single man and a backpack.

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

The Baccarat Card Sorting Scandal

While not a traditional robbery at gunpoint, Phil Ivey’s baccarat session cost casinos millions.

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.

The casino eventually discovered the breach and managed to recover most of the stolen funds.

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