The Diamond Casino Heist update for Grand Theft Auto Online launched in December 2019. The heist added a new casino property, planning missions, and multiple approach options for players.
Subsequent title updates in 2026 continue to expand the casino area with new arcade machines and weekly events. The original release remains the foundation for all current casino content in the game.
Initial Launch Details
- ✓Rockstar released the update on December
- ✓12, 2019. It introduced the Diamond Casino
- ✓Initial Launch Details
Rockstar released the update on December 12, 2019. It introduced the Diamond Casino & Resort along with the Arcade property needed for planning the heist. Players could choose between stealth, aggressive, or silent and sneaky approaches.
Planning and Prep Missions
- ✓Before the heist, teams complete up
- ✓to ten prep missions. These include stealing
- ✓Planning and Prep Missions
Before the heist, teams complete up to ten prep missions. These include stealing getaway vehicles, disabling security systems, and locating vault access codes. Each mission pays between fifteen and twenty-five thousand dollars.
Current 2026 Status
- ✓The heist is still active with
- ✓weekly updates that rotate target payouts and
- ✓Current 2026 Status
The heist is still active with weekly updates that rotate target payouts and add limited-time vehicles. No major structural changes have occurred since launch, keeping the original three approaches intact.