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

This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist

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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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3 Episodes · 2026

Cast

Igor Grbesic

Big John

Ethan Riley

Jim Birges

Ian S. Peterson

John Birges Jr

Michael Solarez

Bill Jonkey

Jennylyn Caterina

Kelly

Marianne Wiedeman

Joan

Lance Caver

Bill

Justin Cotterell

Danny

Braydon Ford

Young Jim

Dreyson Ford

Young John Jr

Matt Popa

Terry

Ben Scattone

Dell

This Is a Bomb: The Nevada Casino Heist

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