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Home/ GTA Online / Heists/ The Diamond Casino Heist
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Modern heistThe Diamond Casino Heist

December 12, 2019 · 2–4 players

The Diamond Casino Heist

Scope the casino, choose a crew and crack the vault using one of three distinct approaches with target loot that changes between runs.

Rockstar launch announcement Real screenshot via GTA Base
LaunchedDecember 12, 2019
Players2–4 players
Host fromArcade
SetupGTA$25,000
Cooldown48 minutes with a crew

POTENTIAL EARNINGS

About GTA$1.48M–2.33M repeat by vault target; first weekly run can reach about GTA$4.71M with diamonds before cuts

Before crew cuts, damage penalties and temporary event bonuses. The in-game result screen is the final authority.

CREW REQUIREDNo — finale requires at least 2
HOW TO COMPLETE IT

Run the score from setup to escape

  1. 01

    Own an Arcade, complete the casino scope-out and photograph the vault contents and access points.

  2. 02

    Choose Big Con, Silent & Sneaky or Aggressive, then buy the approach-specific prep work you actually need.

  3. 03

    Enter through the selected access point, reach the vault and maximize the timer while collecting the target loot.

  4. 04

    Escape through the cleanest route, lose the cops and reach the buyer without letting damage or guards erase the take.

APPROACH OPTIONS

Ways to complete The Diamond Casino Heist

01

The Big Con

Use a disguise route to reach the vault with less resistance, then switch to a fast exit when the cover breaks.

02

Silent & Sneaky

Stay off cameras, use suppressed weapons and take the cleanest path through the vault floor.

03

Aggressive

Bring armor and explosives, accept the louder escape and focus on collecting the target before the timer collapses.

LAUNCH CHECKLIST

What you need before launching

  • Own an Arcade to host
  • Complete the casino scope-out
  • Pay the host setup fee
  • At least one additional crew member
Best for: Coordinated duos and crews that like replayable planning choices.
MAP & ROUTE PLANNING

Know the ground before the timer

Real GTA 5 atlas map showing Vinewood and the Diamond Casino area

The Casino sits in Vinewood. Use the city atlas to learn the Arcade-to-Casino approach and the northbound escape options.

Route cuesThe Big ConSilent & SneakyAggressive
Los Santos atlas via GTA Base

EDITORIAL NOTE

This page uses real in-game or official promotional media and a real GTA map reference. Images are shown for editorial reference; GTA, Rockstar Games and related properties belong to their respective owners.

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