GTA Online: How to Change Buyer in Casino Heist 2026

Master changing the buyer in GTA Online's Diamond Casino Heist for max payouts. Updated for 2026 patches, this guide walks through setups, scopes, and switches step-by-step.

The heist offers buyers like LA Daezi (2.5M) or Request (2.3M). Switching mid-prep boosts profits by 20%. Prep your arcade, crew, and gear first.

Prerequisites

Own Arcade, complete setup missions.

  • 1. Buy Maze Bank West Arcade
  • 2. Hire expert hacker
  • 3. Stock supplies

Scope the Casino

Enter planning room, scope buyer boards.

  • 1. Interact with planning board
  • 2. Select 'Buyers' intel
  • 3. Note high-payers

Change Buyer Method

Replay scope or use phone.

  • 1. Exit heist > Re-scope
  • 2. Call agent for buyer refresh
  • 3. Confirm new payout

Optimal Buyer Strategy

Prioritize based on difficulty.

  • 1. LA Daezi: Easy, high pay
  • 2. Avoid lowballers

Finishing the Heist

Deliver to new buyer post-escape.

  • 1. Stealth or Big Con
  • 2. Split take evenly

Common Errors & Fixes

Glitches? Restart session.

  • 1. Update GTA
  • 2. Solo public lobby

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you change buyer after finale?

No, lock in during prep.

Best buyer 2026?

LA Daezi for $3M+ take.

Co-op required?

No, solo viable with ghosts.

Cooldown time?

2 hours after finale.