Daniel Negreanu's Friend Robbed of $725,000 in Casino Chips

Daniel Negreanu's friend had $725,000 in $25,000 bacc chips stolen in Las Vegas. The thief also took a few $5,000 chips. The chips are virtually impossible to cash without being screened. Each chip of $5,000 and more has a microchip embedded allowing the house to keep an eye on who is holding a lot of value. So, even an accomplice who works in the Aria is unlikely to be able to help.

This is not the first time such a heist has occurred. Ten years ago Tony Carleo robbed $1.5 million worth of chips from a craps table at the Bellagio. The heist took only 15 seconds and then he was away scot free. Ridiculously, Carleo went back the next day and even played at the very same table where he got the chips from. It was only a matter of time before the law would catch up with such arrogance.

So maybe this “friend” of Negreanu and Alaei will get their $725,000 back if the bandit is as stupid as Carleo.