GTA 5 Diamond Casino Heist: All Scope Locations Guide

Master the GTA 5 Diamond Casino Heist in 2026 with our ultimate guide to all scope out locations. This high-stakes mission in GTA Online requires precise reconnaissance to choose the best approach: Silent & Sneaky, Big Con, or Aggressive.

Updated for 2026 patches, scoping reveals guard patrols, cameras, and loot vaults. Follow our step-by-step instructions to hit every location without alerts.

Preparation: Arcade Setup and Crew

Buy an arcade as your heist hub, then hire experts like Paige for hacking. Stock up on weapons and armor.

  • Choose The Diamond Casino & Resort
  • Recommended crew: Driver - Karim Denz, Gunner - Charlie Reed
  • Budget: $1.2M+ for optimal payout

Scope Out Step 1: Main Entrance and Perimeter

Drive to the casino entrance. Use the drone to tag guards and note camera blind spots.

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  • Park at main valet, snap pics of door locks
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  • Circle to northwest loading bay for side access
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  • Tag 5+ guards without detection

Scope Out Step 2: Interior Layout and Vault

Infiltrate via disguise. Focus on vault types: Cash, Art, Gold, or Diamonds for max $3M+ payouts.

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  • Access staff room via northwest door
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  • Scan vault door and underground tunnel
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  • Note security room positions

Scope Out Step 3: Access Points and Exit Strategies

Identify roof helipad, drainage tunnel, and NOOSE entrance for escapes.

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  • Rooftop via elevator shaft
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  • Sewer grate near highway
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  • Staff lobby as backup

Approach Selection Post-Scoping

Silent & Sneaky for stealth, Big Con for disguises, Aggressive for firepower.

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  • Gold vault ideal for Aggressive
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  • Art for Big Con
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  • Cash for any approach

Tips for 100% Completion and Repeat Runs

Replay scopes weekly for fresh intel. Use sticky bombs for guards.

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  • Max elite challenge for bonuses
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  • Solo with Paigefor hacks
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  • Sell to Lester for 10% extra