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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Supreme Ventures Limited has announced the latest winner of its lotto jackpot — a man, known only as H Wilson, who scored $33 million.
He won draw #1699 on the July 22 with the numbers 04, 07, 11, 12 and 23…the same ones he has been playing for 10 years.
“I always play those same numbers and print them back for every draw, the exact same numbers. And when I saw the numbers, I couldn’t believe I had the exact numbers in the same order as the draw,” Wilson said.
Wilson purchased his winning ticket at Maxim Four Star Enterprise in Spanish Town on the very evening of the draw around 7:00 pm. While he avidly purchases his Lotto tickets, he was not quick to check his ticket and waited three days before even looking at the draw results.
“I didn’t know right away,” Wilson said. “I was busy so I didn’t check it until the following Saturday at the terminal,” he said.
Wilson, who is a painter by trade, says he plans to continuing practicing his profession in spite of his $33-million windfall.
“I still have jobs all over the place that were postponed due to COVID. I plan to continue working but I want to take it to the next level and get a pickup and more tools.”
He says while his life before the win was comfortable, he always knew that he would win the Lotto one day.
“I said to myself that I want to win this thing. I’d watch the draw and think how easy it would be to win. I still buy my Lotto tickets since the win with the same numbers, just in case I win again. Those are my numbers, I’m going to die with them,” he chuckled.
Wilson, who collected his winnings on Wednesday, August 5 dressed as the iconic Mario from the Mario Brothers video game franchise, says he is still in shock and can’t explain how happy he is with his new millionaire status, “this is a first in a lifetime experience. I can’t believe this really happened for real, it still feels unreal.”
Wilson has won Cash Pot several times since winning the Lotto.
Source: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latestnews/$33m_lotto_winner_has_played_same_number_for_10_years
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The Supreme Ventures Group (SVG) recently announced the launch of a Business Hub solution aimed at extending the company’s premium business services to medium-sized businesses in Jamaica and the region.
The Hub is to be headed by Dennis Chung, chief executive officer (CEO) of Supreme Ventures Services Limited. The focus market of this Business Hub is to target medium-sized local businesses with annual revenues of $15 million or more that require an efficient and affordable back-office management.
According to Chung, who joined the conglomerate in 2017, the Hub became a part of the company’s vision last year when they began to focus on diversifying the revenue portfolio beyond gaming and restructuring to a more multi-level entity.
“One of the things that have really kept the group going through the pandemic is the strength of our back-office operations. We realised how much effort goes into the daily operations and that with some adjustments we could offer these services to other businesses,” he said, noting that the group’s back-end operations during the COVID-19 pandemic provided the perfect launching pad for the initiative.
The Hub is aimed at providing support to medium-sized businesses that may not have the resources and time to dedicate to the back-office operations of their business including tax and other statutory returns, payroll, receivables, financial statement preparation and maintenance, and collections. It is a digital back-office solution, and is focused not only on any particular service but is all about providing a total solution to the back-office challenges.
“Medium-sized businesses need to focus on revenue and getting money through the door. Filing and the everyday back-office operations distracts them not only from making that money, but also causes them to have to invest that money in infrastructure and resources for non-revenue generating activities. What we are offering is access to our very broad back-office operation that will give them that freedom to pursue cash flow, at greater value added, while we manage the rest,” Chung said while speaking in a recent interview with media personality and business analyst Kalilah Reynolds.
He outlined a list of services including finance, technology, corporate secretarial, marketing, human resources and payroll, office administration, security and facilities management which will be initially offered by the Hub.
“We have a very comprehensive back-office operation and we have extensive experience in meeting regulatory filing deadlines, accounting and the digitising of accounting systems and what we’re offering will allow businesses to not only get rid of the hassle of doing these things, but give them access to our experienced team,” he added.
Chung shared that since a soft launch in July, the venture has already started to attract several prospective clients, which has moved the company to install the relevant internal resources to service the business.
“The Hub is another win-win situation for the group, not only are we assisting local businesses to build and grow, which is something I am personally passionate about, but by engaging our staff in the Hub, we are offering an opportunity for them to expand as well. The new working world demands that employees are multitalented and experienced, and the Hub will foster this; and of course, our shareholders will appreciate the rise in the value of the group as we generate more revenue,” he closed in saying.
Source: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/business-report/svg-launches-business-hub-for-medium-sized-entities-in-the-region_200186?profile=1442
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If the back office had been a thoroughbred in the recent Guineas, the owner Supreme Ventures would have been in the winners’ enclosure. The race commentary could have read, “Winning with a work-from-anywhere attitude, Supreme Ventures’ back office turned in a countrywide performance for its owners, handlers and fans.”
Aden Whittaker, vice president of operations and IT services, recounted how the transformation was triggered. “While most people see challenges when there are problems, not so for the members of Supreme Ventures’ Shared Services, in particular the IT Department,” he said.
When faced with potential lockdown of the company due to the pandemic, the IT department was mandated by management to quickly transform the business to ensure operations could continue seamlessly. This led to the conceptualisation and execution of SVL’s digital back office solution.
Whittaker pointed out that the solution saw full automation of its manual processes, which included documents being signed electronically and processed in real time thus increasing operational efficiency. Other aspects of the roll-out saw SVL’s workforce being empowered to work from anywhere. They were quickly equipped with the tools which allowed them to securely connect and access all relevant corporate applications remotely, in a very secure manner.
This transformation hasn’t gone unnoticed and has subsequently led to the recent launch of the SVS Business Hub, which offers a suite of services to small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs). This innovation is being powered by technology, and the idea is to foster efficiency while facilitating the flexibility required to adapt to different businesses and scenarios.
While the effects of COVID-19 have undoubtedly been significant and the effects continue to be impactful, the company believes that with the right skills and a push towards embracing technology, companies and the country will be stronger, just as SVL has become by digitising its back office.
As Whittaker reminded, “We seized the opportunity where others may have seen a crisis
 
Source: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/digital-life/Supreme_Ventures_back_office_win_199853

Supreme Ventures Group (SVG) has announced the addition of a new game to its lottery product.
The game, Hot Pick, is the latest addition to SVG’s suite of popular number-based games and is expected to add more excitement in the gaming market, the Supreme  Ventures said in a press release.
CEO of Prime Sports Jamaica Limited, a subsidiary of the Supreme Ventures Group, Xesus Johnston said the new game is part of the group’s move to continuously innovate through technology and the provision of new products.
According to Johnston, “We have done the research, listened to our retailers, customers and the general public to understand the varying needs of our gamers. Our existing and upcoming products and innovations are aligned with all our stakeholders. One of the main areas of interest we have seen is games with varying odds.  Hot Pick gives gamers the chance to play with lower odds and random prizes that increase their chances of winning and ups the ante on their entertainment.”
With the Hot Pick game, for a minimum $10, gamers will choose a number from 1 to 15 for a chance to win a random prize of $100, $110 or $130 on their bet. For each wager, the prize will be revealed on their ticket. Players have a greater chance of “catching” their selected numbers with the odds down to 1:15. The game has six draws per day (8.30 am, 10.30 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm and 8.25 pm) and will be available every day except Christmas Day and Good Friday, like all other SVL games.
The CEO added: “the Supreme Ventures Group has been leading the charge in being the number one gaming and entertainment brand in Jamaica and the number one sports betting company in the region. We have the resources and we are moving full speed ahead to ensure we remain top of our game while staying close to our customers to give them value for their money.”
 
Source: https://www.loopjamaica.com/content/supreme-ventures-launches-new-numbers-game

The newest Lotto millionaire is counting his win as a blessing in the nick of time.
W. Brown bought the winning ticket earlier this month at the Di Endz Sports Bar in May Pen, Clarendon to secure the $95 million jackpot.
“I don’t regularly buy from that place, I usually purchase my ticket in Old Harbour or Spanish Town, but I was on the road so I just stopped there,” he said.
Brown also said he bought the same set of numbers with a few replacements over the past 20 years saying they were inspired by ‘rakes’ and meanings that he has come across.
He said he always knew that he would win the jackpot and change his life for the better.
“Life has always been very rough. I come from a poor family, sometimes I couldn’t attend school because my parents didn’t have it, but I told myself that God will help me one day so I can help my family,” he said.
According to Brown, he found out about his jackpot win when he watched the live draw on TV.
“I wrote down the numbers and saw that I won! I was excited and said mi finally hol’ him now! I then had a shower and went to sleep.”
Brown said he has not told many people of his winnings but is still thinking of a few things that he wants to do with his $95 million.
“I want to decide what is the best thing to do before spending anything. I need to decide what my goals are, but I know I want to own a bus, I love Coasters,” he said.
He also said he would buy a house and do some investing.
 
Source:
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20200717/lotto-winner-claims-95-million-jackpot