Manager Allegedly Bilked Pennsylvania Social Club Out of $376K to Fund Gambling Addiction
Posted on: June 17, 2026, 10:57h.
Last updated on: June 17, 2026, 11:15h.
- A social club manager is accused of stealing $376,000 to gamble online
- The defendant is facing two second-degree felony count charges and 10 years in prison
- The case involves the Viking Athletic Association in York, PA
The former manager of the Viking Athletic Association, a private nonprofit social club in York, Pa., has been charged with felony theft for allegedly stealing more than $376,000 to fuel her gambling addiction.
On Tuesday (June 16), the York County District Attorney’s Office filed a two-count felony complaint against Brittany Jackson, 38. Prosecutors allege that Jackson, while employed as the manager of the Viking Athletic Association, stole hundreds of thousands of the dollars from the organization to cover her online gambling losses.
The club notified the West York Borough Police Department in early May after an audit found $376,460 in financial discrepancies.
An investigation determined that Jackson took advantage of her access to the organization’s banking accounts to allegedly steal the money to gamble online. Investigators believe Jackson had a nasty gambling addiction, depositing more than $2 million into her online betting accounts in less than two years.
It’s unclear where she got the rest of her money. Jackson is charged with two second-degree felonies — theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property. She faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of $25,000, plus restitution.
Jackson is free on an unsecured $10,000 bail. She’s due in court July 15 for a preliminary hearing. No attorney for Jackson was listed in court documents.
Nonprofit Financially Sound
Despite Jackson’s alleged crimes, the Vikings report being financial stable.
We are saddened by these allegations, as they show a high level of deception by our former manager and indicate that she took advantage of her leadership role within our organization. Although the Viking AA is victim of a significant financial crime, we remain financially strong organization,” the release said.
“All operations continue as normal without interruption, including our dining and bar operations, banquets, and special events,” the statement continued.
Private social clubs like the Viking Athletic Association are popular in York County, as they offer cheap eats and drinks. Other notable clubs in the area include the Hawk Gunning Club, Victory Athletic Association, and Prince Athletic Association.
Viking Slot Machines
Like most private social clubs in Pennsylvania, the Viking Athletic Association has an allotment of slot-like skill games. This week, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that the gray games are gambling games and said they must be turned off in 120 days unless the legislature acts to regulate the terminals.
Critics of Pennsylvania skill games claim they’ve increased gambling addiction in the commonwealth. Jackson, however, didn’t steal from the Viking AA to play those machines but online casinos.
The affidavit did not specify whether Jackson played on a legal, regulated online casino, an offshore gambling website, or an online sweepstakes platform—both of which continue to pose consumer risks in Pennsylvania.
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