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

He was never seen or heard from again, becoming an enduring legend in Las Vegas lore.
Occurred at the Stardust Casino in 1992The thief was a trusted employeeHe 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.

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.

Information was then secretly relayed to the player at the table via a wireless earpiece.
MethodTargetStatusInside JobStardust VaultUnsolvedCamera HackVIP TableCaught
The allure of the casino vault will undoubtedly continue to inspire elaborate criminal plots in the future.