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Looting the Diamond Casino is one of the toughest jobs, therefore this GTA Online Diamond Casino Heist guide will help you prepare for the mission. Rockstar Games added the heist to the multiplayer game in December 2019, allowing players to steal various valuable items from the popular business. It is one of the most elaborate heists in the game, and you can play it in multiple ways.
The GTA Online Diamond Casino Heist guide will explain how you can access the heist, its setup missions and other prerequisites. It will also shed light on the various approaches to loot the casino.
Note: Some parts of this GTA Online Diamond Casino Heist guide are subjective and only reflect the writer’s opinions.
GTA Online Diamond Casino Heist guide: An overview of the gameplay
Like many other heists and missions, The Diamond Casino Heist is also related to a property (Arcade business). That said, you must first trigger an event that will unlock the property before you can access the heist mission. You will work for Georgina Cheng and be guided by Lester Crest during this mission.
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Once you unlock the heist, Lester will ask you to scope the resort and find various points of interest. After that, you will have to find out what is stored in the vault of the property by accessing the security camera feed. Upon completing these two steps, you will start engaging in the main gameplay of this heist.
Rockstar included the following items as loot targets for The Diamond Casino Heist:
- Cash — $2.1 million
- Art — $2.3 million
- Gold — $2.5 million
- Diamonds — $3.2 million
Readers should also note that there are three approaches to execute the mission:
- Silent & Sneaky
- The Big Con
- Aggressive
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How to unlock the Arcade business in GTA Online?
To unlock the Arcade business, you must first meet Lester and Georgina Cheng in Mirror Park. Look for a green L marker on the map and go there to trigger a long cutscene. This cutscene only plays out once. Therefore, GTA Online Diamond Casino Heist guide readers should pay attention to what Lester and Georgina talk about.
Once the cutscene is done, go to the Maze Bank Foreclosures website and do the following steps:
- Click on the Arcade button on the website to filter out all the Arcade locations.
- Select a location where you want to set up your business.
- Go through the customization options.
- Once done, click on the Buy button.
For more elaborate details about the Arcade business, you can go through the GTA 5 Online Arcade guide.
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Understanding the scoping part of The Diamond Casino Heist in GTA Online
Scoping the entire Diamond Casino & Resort is very important, as it marks the various entry and exit points alongside other important areas of the building. You will have to visit the property physically and click pictures of various objects as per Lester's instructions.
While scoping out the main entrance, security guard, keypad, and security cameras are among the most important things, the GTA Online Diamond Casino Heist guide advises you to click photos of the following locations as well:
- Any of the security cameras inside the casino.
- The door at the main area of the terrace.
- The terrace entry door to the north side.
- The terrace entry door to the south side.
- The terrace entry door to the northeast side.
- Two roof entrance doors.
- Entrance doors at the side of The Diamond Casino.
- The waste disposal entrance doors towards the north side.
- Any old security cameras outside the Casino.
- The security entrance at the underpass near the casino.
- The sewer tunnel entrance.
- Blueprints of the vault in Agatha Baker’s desk.
By clicking photos of all the 16 points of interest, Lester will be able to help you better with the heist planning and execution.
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Finding the vault content for The Diamond Casino Heist in GTA Online
Scoping the vault content mission is easy and short, but you will have to maintain a stealthy approach. First, you will have to find a security guard that Lester Crest tells you about. The guard always remains a few miles away from the Casino area. Once you find him, you will have to hack his phone using the SecuroServ app.
The GTA Online Diamond Casino Heist guide advises players to maintain a safe distance from the guard so that they don’t spook him. If you end up spooking him, you will have to kill the guard and steal his phone. Rockstar Games will also give you a two-star wanted level.
Once the hacking/stealing process is done, arrive at The Diamond Casino and open the Sightseer app on your phone. On the bottom right corner of your screen, you will see a signal strength bar appearing. Roam around the Casino premises with the Sightseer app opened to find the area with the strongest signal. Then, you will be able to access the security camera footage of the building.
If you are playing the heist for the first time, Rockstar Games will likely give you the cash reward only. Sometimes, if you are lucky, you can find art and gold bars as well. The diamond loot target is extremely rare and only appears on special occasions. Therefore, the GTA Online Diamond Casino Heist guide readers should move ahead with whatever they find inside the vault.
The security camera footage will be accessible for two minutes.
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Understanding the preparation missions for The Diamond Casino Heist in Grand Theft Auto Online
This is understandably the most important part of the process, as it will determine what help and services you will get during The Diamond Casino Heist. The Prep Board offers you various categories and options, and you will have to set them for the finale. There are three main services that you must set up:
- Gunmen (provide guns)
- Drivers (provide getaway vehicles)
- Hackers (provide looting time inside the vault)
These are all possible crew members and the services they offer:
Gunmen
- Chester McCoy: Pump Shotgun Mk II, Pistol .50, Stun Gun, Knife, SMG Mk II, Ceramic Pistol, Switchblade, Pipe Bombs, Pipe Wrench, Carbine Rifle Mk II, Bullpup Rifle Mk II, and Assault Rifle Mk II.
- Gustavo Mota: Carbine Rifle, Heavy Pistol, Stun Gun, Knife, Assault Shotgun, Pistol .50, Carbine Rifle, Ceramic Pistol, Switchblade, SMG, Proximity Mines, Machete, Assault Shotgun, Pistol .50, and Assault Shotgun.
- Patrick McReary: Combat PDW, Pistol .50, Stun Gun, Knife, Sawed-Off Shotgun, Ceramic Pistol, Switchblade, Heavy Shotgun, SMG, Sticky Bombs, Crowbar, Assault Rifle, and Combat MG.
- Charlie Reed: Assault SMG, Combat Pistol, Stun Gun, Knife, Machine Pistol, Ceramic Pistol, Switchblade, Assault SMG, SMG, Grenades, Hammer, Bullpup Shotgun, Heavy Pistol, Sweeper Shotgun, and Pump Shotgun.
- Karl Abolaji: Micro SMG, Vintage Pistol, Stun Gun, Knife, Micro SMG, Ceramic Pistol, Switchblade, Sawed-Off Shotgun, SMG, Molotov Cocktails, Knuckledusters, Machine Pistol, Combat Pistol, Double Barrel Shotgun, and Heavy Revolver.
Drivers
- Chester McCoy: RUNE Zhaba, Maxwell Vagrant, Nagasaki Outlaw, Karin Everon, Canis Kamacho, and Canis Mesa (Merryweather).
- Eddie Toh: Karin Sultan Classic, Bravado Gauntlet Classic, Vapid Ellie, Lampadati Komoda, Karin Kuruma, and Vapid Taxi.
- Taliana Martinez: Vapid Retinue Mk II, Declasse Drift Yosemite, Dinka Sugoi, Ocelot Jugular, Karin Sultan, and Albany Emperor.
- Zach Nelson: Maibatsu Manchez, Nagasaki Stryder, Shitzu Defiler, Principe Lectro, Bravado Youga Classic, and Brute Pony.
- Karim Denz: Weeny Issi Classic, Maxwell Asbo, Dinka Blista Kanjo, Übermacht Sentinel Classic, Declasse Rancher XL, and Dundreary Regina.
Hackers
- Avi Schwartzman: up to 3:30 mins.
- Paige Harris: up to 3:26 mins.
- Christian Feltz: up to 2:59 mins.
- Yohan Blair: up to 2:52 mins.
- Rickie Lukens: up to 2:26 mins.
The GTA Online Diamond Casino Heist guide readers should note that each crew member has a different cut percentage depending on the service they offer.
Selecting a crew member for each category also spawns a new mission related to them. They are as follows:
- Heist Prep: Unmarked Weapons
- Heist Prep: Getaway Vehicles
- Heist Prep: Hacking Device
The missions are simple and require you to gather things related to the mission name.
Additionally, there are seven general prep missions that you should complete. Some of these are optional missions but will provide you with great assistance during the heist. The GTA Online Diamond Casino Heist guide readers should note down the following missions and their objectives:
- Vault Keycards: Acquire two keycards.
- Guard Patrol Routes: Photograph guards' roster to know their working patterns.
- Duggan Shipments: Destroy up to ten weapon shipments to weaken the Casino’s security.
- Security Intel: Meet Vincent Effenburger and gather crucial security loopholes with his help.
- Power Drills: Acquire two Power Drills to loot extra money.
- Masks: Acquire some masks to hide your identity,
- Security Pass: Gather security passes to ensure the breaching happens seamlessly.
Once you complete these, you can select any of the approaches for the heist.
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A brief overview of the Silent & Sneaky approach for the Diamond Casino Heist
The Silent & Sneaky approach is the most popular approach for The Diamond Casino Heist in Grand Theft Auto Online. The main objective of this approach is to infiltrate The Diamond Casino & Resort and loot the target without alerting anyone. While the entry is expected to be stealthy, you will have to fight with the LSPD and the NOOSE TRU teams during the exit.
This approach has the following prep missions where you will have to gather the related items:
- Nano Drones
- Vault Lasers
- EMP Device
- Infiltration Suits
If you want to know more about this approach, check out the GTA Online Silent and Sneaky guide.
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A brief overview of The Big Con approach for the Diamond Casino Heist
In The Big Con approach, you will enter The Diamond Casino disguised as staff members of a particular service organization, loot the vault, and exit the building either with the same disguise or after changing it. This mission is fairly easy during the beginning phase, as you do not have to worry about the guards seeing you.
However, during the exit process, the security team will be alerted about your actions. The GTA Online Diamond Casino Heist guide readers should complete any two of the following prep missions for this approach:
- Gruppe Sechs Gear Part 1 and Gruppe Sechs Gear Part 2
- Bugstar Gear Part 1 and Bugstar Gear Part 2
- Maintenance Gear Part 1 and Maintenance Gear Part 2
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A brief overview of the Aggressive approach to the Diamond Casino Heist
As the name suggests, this approach will be the most violent one. In it, you will have to fight with the guards and all other enemies from the very beginning. There is no stealth and hiding in this mission, with you having to make your way through after killing all enemies.
The GTA Online Diamond Casino Heist guide advises you to do the following prep missions beforehand:
- Thermal Charges
- Vault Explosives
- Reinforced Armor
- Tunnel Boring Machine
You must also not forget to refill your ammo, snacks, and armor, as there will be a lot of gunfights. While the objective and approach sound simple on paper, you must prepare for a war with the aimbots.
The Diamond Casino Heist cannot be played solo. You must hire at least one more player to access the finale. On the final screen before the mission, you will be able to set the entry point, exit point, buyer, and how much cut your associate(s) gets. After stealing the loot from the Casino, you must deliver it to the designated buyer to complete the heist.
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