PENN Entertainment Launches New PGA Tour-Themed Game

The new game has gone live at Hollywood Casino in New Jersey and theScore Casino Ontario.

Ziv Chen

Last Updated: July 2, 2025 2:49 PM EDT • 2 minute read

PENN Entertainment Launches New PGA Tour-Themed Game — Pictured: Aldrich Potgieter reacts to making his putt on the 15th green in a playoff during the final round of the Rocket Classic golf tournament. Photo by Aaron Doster via Imagn Images.

Gaming company PENN Entertainment has announced the launch of PGA TOUR Mines, its second PGA-themed iGaming title, following the rollout of PGA TOUR Blackjack in May.

Created by the company’s in-house developer, PENN Game Studios, the new game has gone live at Hollywood Casino in the New Jersey online casino market and theScore Casino in the Ontario online casinos market.

In PGA TOUR Mines, players pick tiles on a virtual grid to avoid mines and claim prizes. The game includes animations, PGA TOUR course artwork, and official branding, and according to PENN Entertainment, it offers an immersive experience for players.

Along with the earlier release of PGA TOUR Blackjack, these games represent the first time that official PGA TOUR branding has been associated with iGaming titles.

PENN adds to PGA products

Another aspect of the multi-year deal between PENN Entertainment and the PGA TOUR is the PGA live betting stream that debuted at this year’s WM Phoenix Open.

The stream is branded as ESPN BET on PGA TOUR Live, and after a successful debut, will be continued at six other FedExCup events throughout the 2025 season.

Jonathan Coachman hosts the stream, which includes contributions from former PGA professionals. It features betting discussions, insights drawn from the PGA's proprietary ShotLink data system, and the latest live odds.

It airs two hours before the main PGA TOUR broadcast begins, giving an early look at betting markets.

“Bringing these unique partnerships together is an important strategy in ESPN’s commitment to covering and expanding the audience for world-class golf across PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+, TGL, the Masters, PGA Championship, LPGA, and more,” said Tim Bunnell, the Senior Vice President of Programming at ESPN, when the stream was first announced back in January.

PGA makes betting integrity deal with IC360

Meanwhile, the PGA of America has signed up for a partnership with sports integrity monitoring company Integrity Compliance 360 as part of its push to improve the oversight of sports betting activity.

The deal will involve the PGA of America using the Integrity Monitoring and ProhiBet technologies provided by Integrity Compliance 360. The company will also provide guidance to the PGA of America, drawing on a team of regulators and industry professionals.

The partnership comes at a time when sports betting and its potential impact on sports and individuals are under increased scrutiny in the US, and organizations like the PGA are under pressure to do more to ensure sports integrity.

"This collaboration underscores our commitment to maintaining the highest integrity standards within golf by integrating IC360's cutting-edge Integrity Monitoring technology and the innovative ProhiBet solution. By leveraging IC360's expert Advisory Team, we gain invaluable insights as we navigate the sports wagering landscape,” said Jeff Price, Chief Commercial and Philanthropy Officer at the PGA of America, speaking about the partnership announcement.

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Ziv Chen

Ziv has over two decades of experience in the igaming and sports betting industry, having served in senior marketing and business development positions with both B2C and B2B companies, including Playtech and Microgaming. In 2019, Ziv decided to pursue his passion for writing and became a fulltime industry journalist, covering casino, sports, and gambling business news. He’s specialties include casino games and technology, US state gambling regulation, company performance, as well as gambling affiliates and marketing. As a Pitt graduate, Ziv is a diehard fan of all Pittsburgh sports teams, with the Steelers at the top of the list. In his free time, he enjoys reading crime fiction, biographies (mainly of sports personalities, but not only) and American history. Ziv’s Favorite quote: “We're going to pursue perfection, knowing full well we won't catch it, but we're going to relentlessly chase it," Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach.