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.