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CRAPS CRUISE TEN

The Original Craps Cruise!
October 22 – 29, 2023
Miami – Eastern Caribbean on RCL’s Harmony of the Seas

Why Sail with a CopyCat when you can Sail with the OG’s of Craps Cruises?  Join Heavy from Axis Power Craps and the URComped Meetup Team for Craps Cruise 10 this October 22, 2023!

This 7-Night Meetup will be sailing from Miami, Florida to the Eastern Caribbean onboard Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas! We’ll visit some of our favorite island destinations – St Thomas, St Martin, and the Perfect Day at CocoCay, and have three Sea Days to enjoy the amenities of Harmony of the Seas.

This Meetup will include a Meet and Greet Cocktail reception, Farewell Party, Slot Pull, Slot Tournament, Hot Seats promotions, and the opportunity for private and group coaching sessions in the Axis Power Craps method of dice control and betting with Steve “Heavy” Haltom!!

P.S. Don’t worry, if you or your traveling companion don’t play craps it will still be a BLAST. The URComped family is a fun and friendly group of casino-playing cruisers, so don’t miss this chance to connect and have a ton of fun!

Optional Craps Seminar at Sea sessions with Steve “Heavy” Haltom will be available from 8AM – 10AM on one of the Craps Tables in Casino Royale on Sea Day mornings.  Reservations Required.
On the first Sea Day (Day 2 of the cruise) Heavy will be teaching Dice Control for Casino Craps.  You’ll learn the dice sets, the grip, and the tosses to influence the dice from three different positions at the table.  Heavy will demonstrate these tosses and you will have the opportunity to practice them under his supervision during the class.  Master these skills and you, too, will be playing craps with a positive expectation.

On the second Sea Day (Day 3 of the cruise) Heavy will be teaching Advanced Betting Strategies for Casino Craps.  You’ll learn how to turn a profit at the table after just one hit and still have action on the table.  He’ll show you the most powerful betting strategy that DI’s use to turn a quick profit on the table.  You’ll see his Dominant Number Press Play.  And you’ll learn how to quickly press your bets up to table max during a hot hand.  And you’ll learn basic Dark Side Play so you can transition to the Don’ts on choppy tables in order to stay in the game until the table gets hot again.  These are skills EVERY serious craps player must have to win.

On the third Sea Day (Day 6 of the cruise) Heavy will open the table for a “fine tuning” class to take any student who signed up for Days 1 and/or 2 to the next level of proficiency through additional training and practice.  We’ll end this session with an open discussion where he will answer any questions you may have about craps, the history of the game, or the history of dice control that you may have.  This is your chance to get answers to all of those questions you’ve been too shy to ask through the years.  If it’s craps or gaming related – Heavy will likely have an answer.  If he doesn’t – he’ll research it after the cruise and get back to you with the answer if he can find it.

Heavy’s Seminars at Sea are $299 for one session, $589 for 2 sessions, or $839 for all three.  You can register by making payment directly to Heavy via the Zelle app on-line to axispowercraps@gmail.com.   Pay via CashApp to $StephenHaltom.  Always follow up Zelle or CashApp payments with a direct email to Heavy at axispowercraps@gmail.com to let him know specifically which classes you are signing up for.

If you prefer to use PayPal you can register at any of the following links:

One Class at $299:   https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9KFFTX45YAAEQ
Two Classes at $589:  https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=U725FQMPCS2U6

All Three Classes at $839:  https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=K7VG6DK5ZH3NE

To register for this cruise follow this link to URComped.  Complete the registration form.  Be sure to let your assigned host that you were referred by Heavy.  Here’s that link:

https://urcomped.com/offer/details/276603/10th-craps-cruise-meetup-on-the-harmony-of-the-seas?src=heavy

Join us this October 23rd on Harmony and experience all the big casino action, delectable dining, jaw-dropping shows, a world of water and fun, and of one of the greatest thrill-filled itineraries at Sea.

See you there.

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Veteran’s Day Weekend

in

Biloxi

It’s hard to believe we actually cut back to just TWO Biloxi classes for 2023. What the heck was I thinking? Biloxi – home of 2022’s Record Breaking Monster Year in Cash Winnings for APC Players! An abundance of 40 plus roll hands. Hands in the 50’s and even a few in the 60’s or more. It was absolutely insane!
If this class is like our previous Biloxi seminars it will sell out early. Why? Craps players – LOVE hanging out and hitting the tables with the Axis Power Craps Community of players. We’re a fun-loving, friendly bunch of guys and gals who love the game and know how to beat it. There’s nothing better than stepping up to the table with a group of experienced players who know what they are doing! PLUS, you will LOVE Biloxi casinos’ generous odds, automatic Buy bets on outside numbers, friendly dealers, easy comps, and that good ol’ Southern Hospitality. And if your toss isn’t quite where you want it to be, or if you haven’t quite figured out how to maximize your winnings at the table – don’t fret. Heavy and his coaches will show you the way.
On Friday night, November 10th we’ll hold our traditional Meet and Greet Get-Together at a location to be announced. This is a ‘no host’ get together designed to introduce you new players to us old timers, let everyone put faces with names, swap a few war stories, make plans for dinner or play later in the evening or maybe plan some ride sharing over to the dealer school on Saturday. But don’t be out partying all night and don’t blow the bankroll before you’ve even stepped into the classroom because Saturday morning, we’ll have serious craps training on our minds.
Saturday’s class will take place at the local dealer school down the beach in Gulfport. This class will offer the best of both worlds. All attendees will have the opportunity for hands-on coaching from both Heavy and his assistants. And, since the dealer school has three tables, you’ll have the option for independent practice on the third table while other students are getting their one-on-one session. Of course, if the class size gets large enough, we may add a third coach and utilize that extra table for additional one-on-one training and rotate everyone through three stations instead of two for one-on-one work.
We teach the traditional on-axis toss and all Axis Power Craps coaches have the same objective – getting you the best, most profitable toss ever. As time allows, we’ll cover some basic right-side play on Saturday during the afternoon session. Then on Sunday morning we’ll move into the Advanced Right Side Betting Strategies, Hybrid Strategies for Choppy Tables, and Dark Side Plays for when the table demands them.
Among the material we’ll cover:
Table Positions – stick left isn’t the only spot in town! Be prepared to shoot from a back-up slot, and TWO if there’s time!
Correct Dice Sets and how to get there quickly! Learn to set the dice in three seconds or less! It’s easy once you now how.
Correct Grip for you based on the physical shape of your hand. Everyone is different!
Correct Toss for you – depending on your physical stature and ability. We’re all built differently – thank goodness.
Focus, Breath Control, and Landing Zone. The SABRE Method, combined with . . .
Visualization and the Mental Edge. What you “see” is what you get!
Right Side Betting Progressions, Money Management and Discipline. Ask me about my envelopes.
And that’s just the Saturday Session. There’s Much More in Sunday’s Advanced Betting Strategy Session!
Each attendee will receive a copy of Heavy’s original Axis Power Craps Seminar Video and handouts on USB flash drive, a one-on-one toss analyses recap from the coaches plus a written toss improvement plan. But don’t just come out for the personal toss instruction. You’ll learn even more by watching Heavy and his coaches work with the other attendees. As mentioned above, if you DO get bored you can always hit the dealer school’s third table for an “open” practice session if it’s not being used for a third break out table. But watching others being coached is just as revealing as being coached one-on-one. Note that we limit the number of students per table in the break-out sessions to 6 – 8. If class size exceeds 8, we bring in a second coach and run two tables. If it exceeds 16, we typically bring in a third coach and run all three tables in order to have smaller breakout sessions. All students will rotate through all coaching stations so each coach can look at every student’s toss and give their own analysis. Bottom line – you’ll have plenty of time to work on your throw and observe others being coached before heading to the casinos.
Full Seminar Weekend Pricing:
First-time student full weekend tuition for students who have never attended a Dice Control Seminar in the past is $1450 for the full day Saturday dice control class Saturday, the half day Advanced Betting Strategy Class Sunday, PLUS all Live Casino Sessions on Sunday afternoon.
New Students sign on via PayPal at the following link:
First Time Students $1450: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9XSFJ2E4QX8LW.
While we still use PayPal, we hate their service fees. That’s why Zelle has become out preferred payment processor. To encourage you to use the Zelle app, we offer a $100 discount if you will pay by Zelle. If you’re unfamiliar with Zelle you can read about their program on www.Zellepay.com.
SAVE $100 by paying with Zelle. We make it even easier! Pay $500 NOW using the Zelle app. Pay an additional $500 prior to October 15th via Zelle. Pay the remaining balance minus $100 (net $350) in cash at the class in Biloxi. Make your payments via Zelle to axispowercraps@gmail.com. Please email Heavy at axispowercraps@gmail.com and provide him with your email address and cell number for the Biloxi class roster when paying. You can also email Heavy if you have any questions about paying with Zelle.
DD-214 Veterans, we salute you and thank your for your service by offering a $100 discount off our New Student tuition.
Golden Touch Craps Alums, Howard Rock ‘n Roller Alums, and Dice Coach Alums – in recognition of the fact that you learned an on-axis type toss with these organizations we also offer you a $100 discount off our New Student tuition. Your tuition for the Full Weekend Seminar and all Live Casino Sessions is $1350. You can enroll at the following PayPal links:
Competitive Alums $1350: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=X4A8LYMKXP628
AGAIN, you can SAVE $100 by paying with Heavy’s preferred payment provider, Zelle. Pay $500 NOW using the Zelle app. Pay an additional $500 prior to October 15th via Zelle. Pay the remaining balance minus the $100 discount (net $250) in cash at the class in Biloxi. Make your payments via Zelle to axispowercraps@gmail.com. Please email Heavy at axispowercraps@gmail.com and provide him with your email address and cell number for the Biloxi class roster when paying. You can also email Heavy if you have any questions about paying with Zelle.
Axis Power Craps Alums can sign on the Full Weekend Seminar plus All Live Casino Sessions for $1100. If you have one of those $100 Black Chip discounts from a previous class, sign up on the following link and notify me via email that you have one of the APC Black Chips. I will rebate $100 to your PayPal account in exchange for that chip – reducing your net cost to $1000 for the Full Weekend Seminar. Please return the chip on class day.
Alumni Students and Veterans enroll via PayPal at the following links:
Axis Power Craps Alums $1100: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick…
SAVE $100 by paying with Heavy’s preferred payment provider, Zelle. ALUMNI SPECIAL! Pay $300 NOW using the Zelle app. Pay an additional $300 prior to October 15th via Zelle. Pay the remaining balance minus $100 (net $400) in cash at the class in Biloxi. Make your payments via Zelle to axispowercraps@gmail.com. Please email Heavy at axispowercraps@gmail.com and provide him with your email address and cell number for the Biloxi class roster when paying. You can also email Heavy if you have any questions about paying with Zelle.
Interested in Saturday’s Dice Control Class Only? Stand Alone Classes Are Available!
First-time student tuition for students who have never attended a Dice Control Seminar in the past is $1200 for the full day Saturday PLUS all Live Casino Sessions on Sunday. New Students sign on via PayPal at the following link:
First Time Students $1200: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=388RDHME24QL2
SAVE $100 by paying with Heavy’s preferred payment provider, Zelle. Pay $500 NOW using the Zelle app. Pay an additional $500 prior to October 15th via Zelle. Pay the remaining balance minus $100 (net $100) in cash at the class in Biloxi. Make your payments via Zelle to axispowercraps@gmail.com. Please email Heavy at axispowercraps@gmail.com and provide him with your email address and cell number for the Biloxi class roster when paying. You can also email Heavy if you have any questions about paying with Zelle.
DD214 Vets – thank you for your service! Golden Touch Craps Alums, Howard Rock ‘n Roller Alums, and Dice Coach Alums – in recognition of the fact that you learned an on-axis type toss with these organizations we offer you and our Veteran students a $100 discount off our New Student tuition. Your tuition for the Full Day Saturday and all Live Casinos on Sunday is $1100. You can enroll at the following links:
Competitive Alums $1100: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=LPGNGAFKG739A
SAVE $100 by paying with Heavy’s preferred payment provider, Zelle. Pay $500 NOW using the Zelle app. Pay an additional $400 prior to October 15th via Zelle. Pay the remaining balance minus $100 (net $200) in cash at the class in Biloxi. Make your payments via Zelle to axispowercraps@gmail.com. Please email Heavy at axispowercraps@gmail.com and provide him with your email address and cell number for the Biloxi class roster when paying. You can also email Heavy if you have any questions about paying with Zelle.
Axis Power Craps Seminar Alums can sign on the full day Saturday for $750. If you have one of those $100 Black Chip discounts from a previous class, sign up on the following link and notify me via email that you have one of the APC Black Chips. I will rebate $100 to your PayPal account in exchange for that chip – reducing your net cost to $650 for the full day. Please return the chip on class day. Your tuition includes all Live Casino Sessions on Sunday. Alumni Students and Veterans enroll at the following links:
Axis Power Craps Alums $750: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=HZ7UR5BADKJNC
SAVE $100 by paying with Heavy’s preferred payment provider, Zelle. Pay $300 NOW using the Zelle app. Pay an additional $300 prior to October 15th via Zelle. Pay the remaining balance minus $100 (net $150) in cash at the class in Biloxi. Make your payments via Zelle to axispowercraps@gmail.com. Please email Heavy at axispowercraps@gmail.com and provide him with your email address and cell number for the Biloxi class roster when paying. You can also email Heavy if you have any questions about paying with Zelle.
Stand-Alone Advanced Betting Strategy Class Only
Want to strengthen your game even more? On Sunday morning Heavy will be back at the dealer school with his Advanced Betting Strategy Seminar featuring Heavy’s favorite right side moves and DarthNater’s top Dark Side strategies. This is the same great content we’ve taught at our Darksider’s Ball classes and our highly acclaimed Right or Wrong Weekend Seminars. Remember, if you don’t learn to play the Don’ts, you’re guaranteed to lose around 50% of the time at craps. Learn to play the Dark side and pick your entry points correctly for transition plays; and you will increase your win rate dramatically. Learn to increase your profit on your right-side play and your bankroll will grow even more. That’s exactly what this Advanced Betting Session is all about. The cost?
First time students pay just $400. Sign on at the following link.
Sunday Stand-Alone Advanced Betting Strategy Session for First Time Students $400:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=QU4JNXH8C9L8A
Axis Power Craps Alums pay just $300. Sign on at the following link:
Sunday Stand-Alone Advanced Betting Strategy Session for APC Alum Students $300:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=VACG97HDQRAKY
Don’t forget . . . Hangover Monday!
No, you don’t have to get drunk to enjoy Hangover Monday. Just hang over and hang out for another day after the Seminar weekend is over. Odds are Heavy and the coaches and a lot of the other players will be hanging over for another day – or at least a half-day – to hook up for more live casino play with whoever else has hungover. And these are often some of the biggest winning sessions. We’ve slept in, had breakfast and are rested up from the weekend. The pressure to perform is off and we’re ready to light ’em up when we get to the tables. And often the magic just happens. The best part? There’s no extra charge to hangover and hang out at the tables with us. Just adjust your travel plans accordingly.
NOTE: Veterans Day will be Saturday, November 11th. There will be several parades up and down the Gulf Coast, so we advise all of you who are driving to avoid Beach Blvd. on Saturday when driving to and from the Dealer School – take the Interstate down to Gulfport instead.
Biloxi is the home of Keesler Air Force Base. Gulfport, for those of you who don’t know, serves as the base for the Naval Construction Battalion – Atlantic Fleet of the Seabees. The Gulf Coast is also the home of many Veteran retirees. Those of you who wish to take a moment out to reflect over just what it means to serve to some of us might want to take time out of your weekend to drive through the Biloxi National Cemetery, a roughly 300 acre final resting place for Veterans dating back as far as the Spanish American War. Open daily from dawn to dusk. Biloxi National Cemetery is located in Harrison County, about five miles west of the center of Biloxi on the grounds of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) and adjacent to the Keesler Field Air Force Base.
Remember, Axis Power Craps is the oldest continuously operated dice control school in the business. Our seminars in recent years are in the books as some of the best ever. And in no other group like ours will the coaches go to the table with you for live play.
Space IS limited and Biloxi is our most popular seminar location year in and year out. Make your plans and sign on today.
As always, your tuition covers the cost of the seminar itself and all hand-out material. Attendees are on their own for transportation, meals, and accommodations. Remember, these events are intended to be instructional – educational weekends. While many players walk away from these events winners – there is no guarantee that you will win at any casino session. It’s still gambling and you could lose. Don’t gamble with money you cannot afford to lose. 

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