BBC Two presents

This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist

“1,000 pounds of dynamite. A $3 million ransom. One casino at the edge of disaster.”

2026–present1 seasonOngoingDocumentary

BBC Two presents

This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist

“1,000 pounds of dynamite. A $3 million ransom. One casino at the edge of disaster.”

2026–present1 seasonOngoingDocumentary

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Documentary · Crime · Drama

In 1980, a booby-trapped bomb accompanied by a $3 million ransom note terrorises a casino in Nevada. As the FBI races against the clock, each step uncovers dark secrets and unexpected motives.

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gambling nevada ransom obsession fbi dysfunctional family terrorism criminal mastermind hostage situation true crime bomb threat 1980s manhunt money heist suspenseful reconstruction

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