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<br>The immense amount of cash flowing through casinos naturally attracts the world's most ambitious criminals.<br>
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<br>While modern security makes physical theft almost impossible, history is full of spectacular heists.<br>
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The Stardust Casino Inside Job
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<br>Bill Brennan, a trusted sports book cashier, pulled off a flawlessly simple inside job.<br>
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<br>Brennan simply packed half a million dollars into a bag and walked out the front door.<br>
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Occurred at the Stardust [Casino](https://centricrealtyservicesorlando.com/agent/peggy87964170/) in 1992The thief was a trusted employeeHe disappeared without a single trace
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Phil Ivey and the Baccarat Edge
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<br>While not a traditional robbery at gunpoint, Phil Ivey's baccarat session cost casinos millions.<br>
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<br>Lengthy legal battles ensued, ultimately resulting in judges ruling that edge sorting constituted cheating.<br>
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The Crown Casino High-Tech Hack
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<br>In 2013, the Crown Casino in Melbourne was the victim of an incredibly high-tech heist.<br>
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<br>This incredibly sophisticated scam netted the thieves over $32 million in just a few short hands.<br>
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ThiefLocationTechniqueBill BrennanLas VegasWalked out with bagPhil IveyLondonEdge Sorting Cards
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<br>These incredible stories remind us that casinos are engaged in a constant arms race with clever criminals.<br>
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