Players running the GTA 5 Casino Heist can earn different loot each time they crack the vault. Knowing what to expect helps crews pick the right approach and maximize their take.
Artwork, cash, gold, and diamonds each carry their own value and weight. This guide walks through the payout ranges, how each item affects movement speed, and the best crew members to bring along for every loot type.
Artwork Payout and Movement
Artwork appears as a series of paintings that must be carried one at a time. A single painting is worth roughly $190,000 on normal difficulty and up to $380,000 on hard. Because each canvas is light, runners can maintain full speed and finish the vault stage quickly.
- Value: $190k–$380k
- Carry limit: one per player
- Weight: light, no speed penalty
Cash Stacks and Bag Capacity
Loose cash fills duffel bags and yields $1.8 million on normal or $2.1 million on hard. The downside is weight; each bag slows movement and forces players to walk through the final escape route.
- Value: $1.8m–$2.1m
- Carry limit: three bags max per player
- Weight: heavy, reduced sprint speed
Gold Bars and Cart Access
Gold bars sit in locked carts that need a drill or explosives. Each bar is worth $125,000, and a full cart can bring the crew $2.3 million on hard. Transporting the bars requires a slow walk, so a fast exit strategy is essential.
- Value: $2.1m–$2.3m
- Requires drill or explosives
- Heavy load, slowest movement
Diamonds and Maximum Payout
- ✓Value: up to $3.6m
- ✓Rare weekly rotation
- ✓Weight: same as cash
Diamonds are the rarest and most valuable target, paying up to $3.6 million on hard difficulty. Only a handful of players will see them in any given week. They weigh the same as cash, so crews can still move at a reasonable pace.