Mike Aponte: Making It To The TOPPS

Waseca, MN (PRWEB) October 23, 2007

From Army Brat ("I attended 11 different schools") to High School Valedictorian; from math genius to football wide receiver; from the hallowed halls of MIT to the finest VIP suites of Las Vegas, Mike Aponte has led a storybook life. His daring college exploits as a member of the world-famous MIT Blackjack Team are chronicled in Ben Mezrich's best-selling book, Bringing Down the House and in Kevin Spacey's upcoming movie, 21.

Aponte and fellow MIT teammate David Irvine are currently working on a television drama series and a reality show based on their casino adventures. With a long list of accolades and accomplishments to his credit, including winning the inaugural World Series of Blackjack in Las Vegas, Aponte (a/k/a MIT Mike) is most proud of his recent honor, having his likeness and achievements captured on a Topps trading card.

Last month the effervescent Aponte sat down for an exclusive interview with Midwest Gaming & Travel contributing editor Cynthia Earhart. "It was a wonderful opportunity and a fun story to do," Earhart said. "In the world of blackjack, Michael Aponte is a rock star."

In the November issue of Midwest Gaming & Travel, Earhart masterfully captures the essence of this charming, soft-spoken man in the exciting and engrossing story of Mike Aponte's rise to the top of the Blackjack World and his very own TOPPS trading card.

http://www.midwestgamingandtravel.com.

Contact: Catherine Jaeger
Phone: 507-835-1662

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