Spectacular Casino Robberies

Anthony Carleo at Bellagio Casino

In December 2010, Anthony Carleo, the son of a judge, robbed the famous Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas, taking $1.5 million in chips. He was caught trying to sell the chips online and sentenced to nearly four years in prison.

Eastern European Scammers at Ritz Casino

In 2004, three men used a laser-scanning system to cheat at roulette at the Ritz Casino in London, winning a total of 1.3 million GBP. However, they were arrested, and the stolen money allegedly ended up in the hands of criminal gambling bosses in Eastern Europe.

Bellagio Casino Overhauled

In 2000, three armed men stole $160,000 from the Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas, but one of the robbers turned himself in shortly after, leading to the arrest and life sentences for all three.

Stardust Casino-Hotel Heist

In 1992, a longtime employee of the Stardust Casino in Las Vegas stole $500,000 worth of chips by simply pocketing them at the end of his shift. To this day, he remains one of America’s most wanted men.

Money Transporter Heist

At the Circus Circus Casino, a money transporter with $2.5 million was stolen, and it wasn’t until over 12 years later that the driver turned herself in, claiming her then-lover disappeared with the money.

Live Poker Dealer Cheating

A group in London used mini cameras to cheat at live poker, winning over 200,000 GBP before being caught.

Australian Betrayal

In 2014, the surveillance system at the Crown Hotel & Casino in Perth was manipulated, allowing one player to win $32 million at poker. The scheme was discovered, and all winnings were returned.

Grand Casino Basel Heist

Ten armed men entered the Grand Casino in Basel in 2010 and stole hundreds of thousands of euros and Swiss francs. The robbers were never found.

Luxembourg Casino Raid

In 2011, armed men raided the Casino 2000 in Bad Mondorf, Luxembourg, taking a five-digit sum before escaping across the French border.

Mandalay Bay Mystery

Two masked men robbed the Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas in 2005 and mysteriously disappeared with the loot.

Poker Robbery in Berlin

In one of Norway’s most famous casino heists, four young men stormed the European Poker Tour in Berlin, stealing 242,000 € before being swiftly apprehended and sentenced to 3-4 years in prison.

As long as there is a lot of money involved, casino robberies will continue to occur. However, in most cases, they result in arrests and prison sentences. Casinos are likely to ramp up security measures to prevent future incidents.