How to Start Casino Heist in GTA 5 Online: Full Guide

In GTA Online's Diamond Casino Heist, pull off the biggest score with setups, approaches, and elite challenges. Updated for 2024, this step-by-step breaks down starting from scratch, including requirements and tips for $2M+ payouts. Perfect for solo or crew play.

Access the heist via the casino basement after buying an Arcade. Prep missions unlock stealth, big con, or aggressive styles – each with unique vaults and fingercuffs.

Prerequisites: Buy an Arcade Property

First, invest in one of 5 Arcades ($1.2M-$2.5M).

  1. Open GTA Online interaction menu > Business Management.
  2. Select Arcade, purchase (e.g., Pixel Pete's cheapest).
  3. Enter Arcade, access planning board in basement.

Step 1: Scope Out the Casino

Drive to Diamond Casino in motorcycle disguise.

  1. Steal camera hack from Gruppe 6 van.
  2. Enter casino, snap photos of vault, guards, doors.
  3. Report back to Paige for $20K payout.

Step 2: Recruit Crew and Buy Equipment

Choose 2-4 members (drivers, hackers, gunmen).

  1. Budget: cheap ($100K cut) to elite ($500K+).
  2. Upgrade Arcade: gear, weapons, armored vehicles.
  3. Complete 5 prep missions (silent, untraceable).

Step 3: Select Approach and Launch

Pick Silent & Sneaky, Big Con, or Aggressive.

  1. Complete approach-specific setups (e.g., hack IDs).
  2. Launch finale from planning board.
  3. Aim for primary target + secondary loot.

Pro Tips for Max Payouts

Boost earnings with these.

  1. Use Lester to scope disguised as rich targets.
  2. Elite challenge: under 15 mins for bonus.
  3. Solo: pick cheapest crew, practice stealth.

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