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GAMING giant Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL), for the second year in a row, has backed through sponsorship the Jamaica Gymnastics Classic, which took place at the National Training Centre on Slipe Road on February 11 and 12.

According to SVL’S Corporate Communications and Public Relations Manager Chloleen Daley-muschett, “Supreme Ventures is proud to be a part of this tournament yet again”.

“Jamaica is a hub for talented athletes, and not only those on the track. These gymnasts are tremendously talented and passionate, and Jamaica has every reason to be a top gymnast-producing country. We are committed to bringing to fruition the dreams of these athletes as well as those of the event organisers, likewise,” she said.

The three-year partnership between SVL and the Jamaica Amateur Gymnastics Association (JAGA) came to life through the Jamaica Olympic Association and is an exciting one that is expected to aid in strengthening gymnastics in Jamaica.

The tournament brought together over 100 gymnasts from clubs across Jamaica, national aspirants, and international interests travelling from the USA, UK, Canada, and Trinidad & Tobago. The company’s sponsorship has allowed JAGA to add two additional judges to properly assess and judge the gymnasts at the highest standard.

On day one, session one featured overseas-based gymnasts while session two featured competitive levels 3 and 4 athletes. Day two saw sessions three and four take place, which featured levels 6-10 and 1-2 gymnasts, respectively.

The junior athletes competed for a spot at the Junior World Championships in Turkey from March 25-April 3, 2023, while the senior gymnasts competed for 5 spots at the Pan Am championships in Columbia.

Additionally, the seniors will be filling 5 spots for the CAC Championships for which Jamaica has already qualified.

Taking home the victory in the level 1 category was Asia Henry from Nishida’s Gym whilst her fellow gym mates, Leila Bell and Nia Lawson, placed second and third, respectively. Level 2 saw Jada Howell of Jamaica School of Gymnastics taking home first place, with Malkia Collins and Piakristina Edwards coming in second and third, respectively.

A player from Manchester won the $63 million Lotto jackpot on Wednesday, gaming company Supreme Ventures announced.

The winning numbers 02, 11, 13, 14, 15 and 28, drawn on Wednesday, February 15 were purchased at Flat’s Food Mart in Brumalia, Manchester.

“At Supreme Ventures, we love helping people turn their dreams into reality! With a jackpot win this early in the year, one lucky customer can take their New Year goals to the next level, and we’re always excited by that,” said Xesus Johnston, CEO of Supreme Ventures Gaming Limited.

To begin the process of collecting the jackpot, the winner must present the winning ticket with their signature affixed and valid national ID at the Supreme Ventures Flagship Store at Twin Gates Plaza on Constant Spring Road in St Andrew.

Source: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/manchester-player-wins-63m-lotto-jackpot/

Kingston, Jamaica- February 15, 2023- Leading gaming company, Supreme Ventures Limited, recently announced its newest initiative, the Supreme Domino Master Series. The first of its kind tournament is expected to bring intense competition as domino players islandwide will vie for the title of national champion playing the cutthroat format of the game. The series will kick off with the first two tournaments held on March 12, 2023, at Pier One, Montego Bay, and on March 19, 2023, in Spanish Town.

The Company has invested in software that will allow full transparency with statistics and provide real time match results during the tournament.

“We will be utilizing technology and data for the first time in a domino tournament in Jamaica. We have invested in the development of software that will be deployed at every game during this tournament. This will allow us to create a database of players and provide credible statistics to support the crowning of dominos first national champion​. With the use of technology for this inaugural tournament and our commitment to elevating this beloved game to national status, we hope to create a lasting legacy for the sport of dominoes in Jamaica.” shared Gary Peart, Executive Chairman.

To enter the competition, players must purchase a $2000 ticket for each tournament they wish to participate in. Tickets will be available for purchase through Supreme Ventures Retailers, Fontana Pharmacy, select Texaco Service stations, and Pier One in Montego Bay. Participants are eligible to enter as many tournaments throughout the series, at the five additional locations. The Company has decided to take the tournaments to Port Antonio, Negril, Portmore, Discovery Bay, and May Pen, to engage the wider communities that help to strengthen the backbone of Supreme Ventures.

The tournament will facilitate an online registration platform for each event, and once a ticket has been purchased, participants will be able to register online at svldomino.com to secure their table and stamp their names in history, as part of Jamaica’s official domino universe. Having completed registration, players must check in on game day, after which they will be provided with a participation number for their particular event, via SMS.

Supreme Ventures has always held the view that domino possesses the potential to be more than just a household entertainment. The company is excited about this journey as they work assiduously to ensure that domino takes its rightful place as a competitive sport, that challenges the minds of its players.  However, this tournament is not all fun and games for the Supreme Ventures team. Through this tournament, the team will be able to give back to its supporters across the length and breadth of Jamaica.

Through the Supreme Ventures Foundation and in partnership with the Blood Bank, the team will facilitate blood donations at every tournament, to combat the deficit of blood donations that health providers are having to maneuver. As one of the most consistent Blood Bank partners, Supreme Ventures will provide donors with the chance to win cash prizes upon making a donation.

The Supreme Domino Master Series will come to a head on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the National Arena. The top 16 from each community tournament will automatically qualify for the finals and will play for the title of National Champion and One Million dollars in Cash.

WITH the Jamaica National Blood Transfusion Service continuing its appeal for Jamaicans to donate blood, Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) team members recently undertook a mega blood drive.

The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization have argued that, based on Jamaica’s population, the target number of blood units should be 50,000 each year and the team from SVL is doing its part to meet this goal.

Source: https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/svl-embarks-on-mega-blood-drive/

Lennox Aldred – Jamaica Star – January 24, 2023

The Kingston Jerk Centre was jam-packed with domino enthusiasts on Sunday, as over 100 participants turned up to vie for over $150,000 in cash prizes, as title sponsors Supreme Ventures rolled out a one-day pilot domino tournament to kick-start the upcoming all-island masters competition.

Starting in March, the Supreme Domino Masters Tournament will make 17 islandwide stops to determine the best player in the country. Those events will culminate with three big national events at the National Arena in Kingston in September.

On Sunday, Gavin Simpson came out victorious in the ‘cutthroat’ format after getting by challengers Stephen Walker, Orlando Fraser and Steven Brown in the final to claim the $60,000 first prize.

Simpson, who hails from Montego Bay but is no stranger to Kingston, had to dig deep to secure the victory, as he had to come from behind to seal a four-way tie at nine-all, with the first player to 10 walking away with the bigger piece of the pie.

“I am always confident about a domino game. They had one of these tournaments similar to this in December, and I made it to the final as well, but to me, domino is like poker; sometimes you have to play your opponent more than the dominoes you draw,” said Simpson.

The overwhelming response for the one-day tournament has Dwayne Tulloch, senior vice-president of retail and operations at Supreme Ventures, tizzy at the prospects of the nationwide event slated to pose off in a couple of months.

“I am very excited and encouraged about what is to come, because we are doing this to reach back out to our communities to bring back the old Jamaica, where we kick back on a Sunday evening and play some dominos and have a good time,” Tulloch said.

The overall masters champion at the end of the tournament in September is set to walk away with $1.5 million in cash.

Source: http://w.jamaica-star.com/article/sports/20230124/big-support-supreme-domino-masters-tournament