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.
Bill Brennan and the Stardust Robbery
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 $500,000No violence or weapons were usedThe FBI never solved the cold case The Edge Sorting Controversy
This sophisticated method involved identifying tiny manufacturing defects on the backs of playing cards.

Lengthy legal battles ensued, ultimately resulting in judges ruling that edge sorting constituted cheating.
Hacking the Casino Surveillance System
A high-roller colluded with a rogue security expert who hacked into the casino's camera network.

The casino eventually discovered the breach and managed to recover most of the stolen funds.
ThiefLocationTechniqueBill BrennanLas VegasWalked out with bagPhil IveyLondonEdge Sorting Cards
These incredible stories remind us that casinos are engaged in a constant arms race with clever criminals.