Jamaica Observer – October 17, 2018
CASH Pot players islandwide have racked up over a billion dollars in winnings at the end of the third week of Supreme Ventures’ latest promotion, Cash Pot Mega Pot, which kicked off on September 23.
Players who haven’t played the new promotion only have one more week to cash in on the winnings, Supreme Ventures said in a release yesterday.
In the three weeks since the start of the promotion, players have bagged $1.297 billion.
The Mega Pot promotion features three Mega Balls, Gold, Silver and Green. The ball machine contains five balls, 3 Mega Balls (Gold, Silver and Green) and only two white balls. Players have an increased chance of ‘catching’ a Mega Ball in every draw and more cash has been paid out on the classic Gold Ball.
To participate and win, players will continue to play the Mega Ball feature as usual, which starts with purchasing Cash Pot with a minimum wager of $10. For every $10 wager on the Cash Pot base game, players can spend an additional $10 minimum to equal their base wager, to participate in the Mega Ball feature.
Immediately after the regular Cash Pot draw, there is a draw for the Mega Ball. If a white ball is drawn, winners of the base game will receive the normal prize payout of $260 for every $10 bet.
If the Gold Mega Ball is drawn, winners of the base game will win the prize payout of $260 for every $10 bet, plus the Mega Ball payout of $780, for a total of $1,040. This is an increase of $80 over the usual $700 payout for the Gold Mega Ball.
If the Silver Mega Ball is drawn, winners in the base game will win the $260 payout for every $10 bet, plus the Mega Ball payout of $300, for a total of $560.
If the new Green Mega Ball is drawn, the winner in the base game will win $260 for every $10 bet, plus the Mega Ball payout of $200, for a total of $460.
Assistant vice-president, group corporate communications Simone Clarke-Cooper said even more people are playing Cash Pot week over week since the start of Cash Pot Mega Pot,
“We have seen an uptick in our week-over-week sales and with the addition of the silver and gold balls, players now have a 60 per cent chance to win the Cash Pot Mega Ball with each ball attracting higher pay outs. This is a win-win-win and we encourage all players to enjoy the promotion while it lasts,” she said.
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Article Link: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/cash-pot-mega-pot-players-rack-up-1-29-billion-in-winnings_147139
22Sep
'Search' on for $77-Million Lotto Winner
SUPREME Ventures Limited (SVL) has urged its newest millionaire, who won $77 million in Draw # 1508 on Wednesday, September 19, to come forward.
The winning numbers were 8, 11, 12, 20, 25 and 31. The ticket was bought from Korner Kafe, 24 King Street, Linstead, St Catherine.
“We’re happy to have another Jamaican millionaire join the ranks. Someone made sure to buy their ticket to get their chance and now their life is forever changed,” said Simone Clarke-Cooper, assistant VP, Group Corporate Communication at Supreme Ventures Limited.
She advised that the winner has 90 days to come forward to collect his or her winnings.
“In the meantime, we urge the winner to treat that ticket like the money itself. Sign it, and keep it safe and sound until that person comes in to claim, she said.
The winner is to present his or her ticket to SVL’s Corporate Office, 28-48 Barbados Avenue in Kingston
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Article Link: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/-search-on-for-77-million-lotto-
The Golden Sponsor Comes Forth
By Ruddy Allen – Jamaica Observer – Friday, September 21, 2018
THE purse for the 46th running of the prestigious Grade One Gold Cup received a significant boost of $1 million from new sponsor Cal’s Manufacturing Limited, it was announced at a press conference held at Caymanas Park on Tuesday. The total purse for the Gold Cup now stands at $3 million. Previously the total purse stood at $1.75 million.
The Gold Cup, confined to three-year-olds and upward, is run over seven furlongs (1,400m) and set for Saturday, October 13 at Caymanas Park.
On Gold Cup day special emphasis is going to be placed on the punters as there will be one lucky winner of a 14-karat gold chain.
Cal’s is also hosting a special breakfast (Cal’s Mackerel served with bananas, dumplings and yam) at the track on the day before the actual Gold Cup race.
Speaking at the launch, sales and marketing executive at Cal’s Manufacturing, the vivacious Sabrina Thomas gave details of her company’s sponsorship.
“The Gold Cup over the many years of its existence has produced some truly outstanding performances which is synonymous with Cal’s Manufacturing excellent record of producing quality products,” Thomas said.
Thomas then revealed that they are promoting their flagship product Cal’s Tomato Ketchup with the Gold Cup taking the formal title of the Cal’s Tomato Ketchup Gold Cup.
“The Gold Cup has all the right ingredients to create probably the most competitive race on our racing calendar…but one thing was missing…a golden sponsor. That is why Cal’s Manufacturing Limited through its flagship product Cal’s Tomato Ketchup – the richer…thicker…more affordable Tomato ketchup is stepping forward to fill that gap,” she pointed out.
Director of Marketing at Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Limited (SVREL) Peter Green, welcomed the sponsorship and acknowledged Thomas and her company for their strong commitment to horse racing in Jamaica.
“For many years, having stood on the outside looking in, there were a few companies that became synonymous with Caymanas Park. One of those said companies is here with us today (Tuesday) and we are happy to announce that Cal’s Manufacturing Limited is back, and ready to get the ball rolling in a big way. They are no strangers to Caymanas Park, this is, however, a new partnership for SVREL and Cal’s but we are so pleased to have them on board for this momentous occasion,” Green said.
Paul Roman, racing manager at SVREL, gave an overview of the event and encouraged racing fans to come out and enjoy the Cal’s Tomato Ketchup Gold Cup.
‘The Gold Cup (GR1) is the most important and prestigious handicap race on the racing calendar as it brings together the best sprinters and the best stayers over seven furlongs (1400m). The distance can be too long for a sprinter and a too short for a horse that prefers more real estate (longer distance), thus, the tactical ability of both the horse and jockey will be crucial if the combination wants to be victorious.
“This race could see the likes of 2017 Horse of the Year She’s A Maneater, sprint champion Chace The Great, Prime Minister’s Stakes winner Will In Charge, The Viceroy Trophy winner Houdini’s Magic, and St Leger winner Marquesas line-up in what should be an extremely competitive race,” Roman said.
Article Link: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/sports-racing-guide/the-golden-sponsor-comes-forth-cal-s-manufacturing-limited-through-its-flagship-product-cal-s-tomato-ketchup-sponsors-gold-cup-purse-increased-to-3-million_144673?profile=1498
14Sep
New SVREL CEO Shares Company's Vision, Targets Expansion
By Leighton Levy
Newly appointed CEO of Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment (SVREL) Major Hugh Blake, said he has hit the ground running and is already executing plans to expand the gaming company into new markets.
Major Blake, who was among guests at Thursday’s press launch of the Supreme Ventures 2-Y-O horse racing series at the Spanish Court Hotel in Kingston, began his job on Monday. He has immediately rolled his sleeves up and got to work, telling SportsMax.TV that he shares the vision of his employer.
“Essentially, my vision is aligned with the vision of the board. We hope to be able to diversify the streams of revenue both for the horse-racing and non-horse racing revenue-generating possibilities and a lot of the plans pre-date me. There are in place and they are good plans so what is left for me to do is to ensure that those plans are executed properly in a timely way,” he said while indicating that there were things he wants to take on immediately.
“There are a number of low hanging fruits. One of those is the expansion of the Off Track Betting (OTB) sites, putting them into areas that are virgin territories so we will be doing that and that I think promises to generate significantly more revenues. There is also a great possibility for simulcasting – outbound as well as inbound.”
SVREL’s Director of Marketing Peter Green announced on Thursday plans to open 10 OTBs in Chapelton, Clarendon, Highgate, St. Mary and Montego Bay. The company also plans to open 30 by the end of the month.
The company has also relaunched its mobile betting platform MBET.
Beyond, expansion, Major Blake revealed another immediate objective.
“One of the priorities would be to improve the facilities (at Caymanas Park) so that we offer a better customer experience. So we are going through the planning phase and strategizing how best to do that,” Major Blake said, adding that he believes he is up for the challenge.
“I am very excited about it. I see tremendous possibilities. It is just a question of getting them done and I hope to provide the kind of leadership that will get them done.”
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Source: https://sportsmax.tv/index.php/other-sports/item/18149-new-svrel-ceo-shares-company-s-vision-targets-expansion
14Sep
Congrats! Hugh Blake Appointed CEO of Supreme Ventures Racing & Entertainment
Major Hugh Blake has been appointed the new chief executive officer for Supreme Ventures Racing & Entertainment Limited (SVREL). Major Blake’s appointment took effect on Monday, September 10.
Blake replaces Brando Hayden who resigned as CEO of SVREL in May.
The new CEO is an accomplished professional and a commissioned officer of the Jamaican army. Before joining SVREL, he served in the capacity of general manager, Jamaica Cane Products Sales. He also served in several capacities at Lascelles Demercado Limited over a number of years, including corporate risk manager and general manager of the automotive division.
“We’re pleased to have Major Blake on board with us at SVREL, said SVREL chairman, Michael Bernard. He continued: “His track record is an impressive one and we look forward to what his experience will bring to the operations at the entity.”
Major Blake holds a Masters of Business Administration in general management from Barry University; a Bachelors of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Technology and a Diploma in Accounting and Financial Management from the University College of the Caribbean. He also recently submitted his final dissertation for his Doctor of Business Administration.
Major Blake currently serves on the Corporate Governance Committee of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica.
Source: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/sports/20180914/congrats-hugh-blake-appointed-ceo-supreme-ventures-racing-entertainment