Arts & Entertainment

WynnBet confirmed Wednesday that it plans to cease online wagering in Massachusetts and Betr announced last week that it would not renew its temporary license to take bets in Massachusetts.

Amenities will include an artisan’s market, incubator studios, and event space for up to 200 people.

The Natick Mall will soon see another addition to its growing list of entertainment-focused venues, as Puttshack, a self-described upscale and tech-infused minigolf venue, will open its doors on Feb. 10.

Fundraising continues to grow, with donors and foundations contributing nearly $1.4 million in 2023 for operating support and special projects. That’s up from $1 million in 2020, and $286,000 the year before Beam arrived to lead development.

Another indoor pickleball facility is set to open in Central Massachusetts, as PickleBall U in Sturbridge plans to open its doors in February.

WBJ sat down with Crowley in December to discuss how he got involved with the Worcester Red Sox, what the negotiations with Diamond were like, and what the transaction means for the team’s future in the city. 

People are on the move at UMass Memorial Medical Group, MutualOne Bank, and Boston BioProducts.

WBJ readers voted for the top 55 companies in categories like Best Bank, Best Nonprofit Fundraiser Event, Best After-Work Bar, and Best Forensic Accountant.

Since 2018, professional men’s or women’s soccer teams have been announced or launched in Boston, Hartford, Pawtucket, and Portland, while New England’s second-largest city has been sitting on the proverbial sidelines.

RT. 12 Pickle, an indoor pickleball facility located in West Boylston, will open its door for the first time on Jan. 25.