Diamond Casino Heist: guide and approaches

The Diamond Casino Heist is one of the most lucrative in GTA Online, and one of the most loved for its replayability. Here's how to approach it.

Why this heist?

A big take, multiple approaches, and a tense finale: it's a must, especially with a team. To place it against the others, see our heists ranking.

What you need: an Arcade

The heist is planned from an Arcade property, your HQ. It's the entry investment to unlock it.

The three approaches

• Silent & Sneaky — infiltrate without raising the alarm. The highest paying if done cleanly, but the most demanding.
• The Big Con — disguises to walk in and out blending in. A good balance, ideal to start.
• Aggressive — the hard way: charge in, grab, escape under fire.

The loot

The vault holds cash, gold, artwork and sometimes diamonds (when Rockstar enables them). Gold usually offers the best value-per-time, so prioritize it to fill your bags.

Our tips

• Scope it out (points of interest, access, cameras) before starting the finale.
• Pick the approach to your level: The Big Con to learn, Silent & Sneaky to maximize.
• Target gold when it's in the vault.
• With a team, split the roles: the heist goes faster and pays more.

Go further

• All heists ranked
• Cayo Perico Heist
• How to make money in GTA Online

FAQ

What do you need to start the Casino Heist?

An Arcade property, which serves as your planning HQ.

What is the best approach?

Silent & Sneaky, the highest paying if done without alerting. The Big Con is more accessible to start.