The concept of robbing a heavily fortified casino has been the subject of countless Hollywood blockbuster movies.

Because they act essentially as unregulated banks handling millions in cash daily, they have always attracted audacious thieves.

The Inside Job at the Stardust

One of the most famous and bizarre heists in Vegas history was committed by an ordinary, unassuming employee.

He did not use a weapon, a disguise, or an elaborate hacking scheme; he just casually strolled out with the money.

• It remains one of the very few successful casino robberies where the culprit completely escaped justice
• The Stardust casino was eventually demolished, but the legend of Brennan's ghost lives on
• He stole exactly $507,361, a massive sum in the early 1990s economy

The MIT Blackjack Team

Instead of guns, this highly organized crew used their brains, card counting, and extreme discipline to beat the house legally.

Spotters would sit at tables counting the deck, secretly signaling the 'big player' to swoop in when the odds were perfect.

However, the legendary tales of these audacious historical heists will forever be a fascinating part of gambling lore.