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Diamond Casino Heist
Diamonds loot · 2–4 players · highest ceiling with crew
 $600k 2–4 Hard $1.6M 🔥 BEST
Cayo Perico Heist
Panther Statue target · 30 min cooldown · best solo loop
 $420k 1 Medium $2.2M 🔥 BEST
Acid Lab (Passive)
Runs in background · sell when full · upgrade equipment first
 $340k 1 Easy $750k 🔥 BEST
Cluckin' Bell Raid
Newer heist · high ceiling · learn routes for efficiency
 $380k 1–4 Hard $0 👀 WATCH
Auto Shop Contracts
Payphone hits for Agency bonus · solid solo or duo option
 $300k 1–2 Easy $1.6M 🆕 NEW
Nightclub Passive Stack
Requires warehouse upgrades · combine with active heists
 $250k 1 Easy $3.5M 👀 WATCH
VIP Work Rotation
⚠ Nerfed — earnings reduced. Skip as primary. Use as filler only.
 $150k 1 Easy $50k ⚠ LOW

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Jun 6, 2025
VIP Work Nerf
Earnings reduced ~30%. No longer viable as a primary method. Use as cooldown filler between heists only.
May 29, 2025
Acid Lab Buff
Production speed increased. Now ranks as the best passive solo income. Buy all equipment upgrades first for max output.
May 14, 2025
Cayo Perico Cooldown Buff
Cooldown reduced from 1 hour to 30 minutes. Significantly improves hourly rate for solo grinders running the loop.
May 1, 2025
2× Weed Sell Events Event
Weekly event pushed Weed Sell missions to ~$900K+ per sale with Money Front boost. Prioritize if it returns in the rotation.
Apr 17, 2025
Cluckin' Bell Raid New
New heist added. High payout potential but requires route knowledge. Watch status until community optimizes the loop.

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VIP
NERFED
⚠ Patch Alert
VIP Work Got Nerfed — Here's What to Run Instead
Rockstar's latest patch hit VIP Work earnings by ~30%. If you've been grinding Bodyguard missions or Executive work as your primary income, you're now losing serious money per hour. Here's our updated tier list and the three methods you should switch to immediately.
Jun 6, 2025 · 5 min read Read Article →
CAYO
LOOP
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Cayo Perico: The 30-Min Loop Guide
With the cooldown reduction, Cayo Perico is back as the #1 solo method. Here's the exact route, target priority, and approach strategy to maximize every run.
May 29, 2025 · 7 min read Read →
ACID
LAB
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Acid Lab: The Best Passive Money in the Game Right Now
After the recent buff, Acid Lab produces faster and pays more. This is the best set-and-forget income source in GTA Online — here's how to maximize it.
May 22, 2025 · 4 min read Read →
CASINO
HEIST
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Diamond Casino Heist: $600K/hr With the Right Setup
The highest-paying method in the game if you run it correctly. This guide covers crew composition, scope setup, and the fastest approaches for diamonds.
May 10, 2025 · 9 min read Read →

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