Mike Aponte: Making It To The TOPPS

In an exclusive interview in the November issue of Midwest Gaming & Travel, Cynthia 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.

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.

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Contact: Catherine Jaeger
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