GTA Online: Scoping Out the Diamond Casino Heist Guide

Master the scoping phase of the Diamond Casino Heist in GTA Online. This step-by-step guide details approaches, targets, POIs, and tips for flawless intel gathering.

Prep for millions in payouts by photographing security, guards, and vaults. Choose Silent & Sneaky, Big Con, or Aggressive based on your crew's skills.

Starting the Heist and Initial Scope

Unlock via Lester at the casino.

  • 1. Buy Arcade ($1.2M+).
  • 2. Enter planning room, start setup.
  • 3. Drive to Diamond with Paige for intro.
  • 4. Snap exterior cams and doors.

Access Point Scoping (All Approaches)

Identify entry methods.

  • 1. Main doors: Guarded, fingerprint needed.
  • 2. North/South: Keypad hacks.
  • 3. Roof: Drone for vents; parachute req.
  • 4. Staff lobby: Disguise option.

Security and Guard Routes

Map patrols precisely.

  • 1. Photo 10+ guards inside/out.
  • 2. Note camera blind spots.
  • 3. Vault lasers: Count beams by target.
  • 4. Metal detectors at main.

Target Selection and Vault Types

Max loot potential.

  • 1. Cash: Easy, $2M+.
  • 2. Artwork: $3M+, duffel req.
  • 3. Gold/Diamonds: Rare, $3.5M+.
  • 4. Check daily via planning board.

POIs and Buyer Intel

Unlock elite challenges.

  • 1. Visit 5 buyer locations.
  • 2. Snap getaway cars.
  • 3. Fiber wire for cameras.
  • 4. Prep missions next.

Pro Tips for Efficiency

Speedrun scoping.

  • Use Sparrow helicopter.
  • Gruppe 6 disguise first.
  • Save outfits for setups.
  • Two-player minimum.

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