Former Hollywood Casino Employee Accused of $700K+ Fraud Scheme

A former Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course employee in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, has been charged with stealing over $700,000 through a fraudulent scheme involving fake accounts and checks. The Pennsylvania State Police initiated an investigation in March 2025 after casino management reported suspicious activity.

Details of the Fraud

Jennifer Petrillo, 53, of Manheim, Pennsylvania, is facing charges including theft and forgery, according to state police as reported by Lancaster Online. Petrillo, a part-time bookkeeper, allegedly created multiple bank accounts under false identities and issued checks totaling $727,446.65 to those accounts. These actions resulted in negative balances in several casino accounts.

Investigation Timeline

The investigation began in March 2025 when an employee in the Hollywood Casino – Penn National Horse Racing Office noticed discrepancies while processing paperwork according to a report from the Pennsylvania State Police. The discrepancies included fictitious accounts, unidentified individuals and businesses, and improperly completed documentation. Charges were officially filed against Petrillo on March 12, 2026, following a nearly year-long investigation as detailed by BloodHorse.

How the Funds Were Used

Police discovered that funds from the fraudulent accounts were used for personal expenses, including spa treatments, Lego sets, a Tesla Model 3, plastic surgery, and transfers to Cash App and Robinhood as reported by PennLive.

Current Status

Petrillo was released on $10,000 bail and is awaiting a preliminary hearing scheduled for March 24 in Dauphin County. As of March 20, 2026, she does not have listed legal representation in court documents according to Lancaster Online.