MIT Team VIPs at Global Gaming Expo

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Edward Lawrence, Reporter

Card Counters Talk to Casino Execs at Global Gaming Expo

Nov 27, 2007 10:53 AM PST

The most infamous card counters in Las Vegas history found themselves face-to-face with
casino executives Wednesday morning and only Channel 8 Eyewitness News was there.

Two members of the MIT blackjack team which used a card counting scheme spoke at the Global Gaming Expo. It was a very interesting scene. Two MIT blackjack card counters addressing the people they took millions from and the people who tried to stop them.

Over a seven year period, the team says they took $10 million from casinos in Las Vegas and across the nation.

The chance to win big brings millions of people to Las Vegas. Michael Aponte and Dave Irvine came here to count cards.

"We had no idea what to expect. Then right off the bat we just started winning tons of money. It was crazy," said Michael Aponte, former MIT blackjack team leader.

But not lucky. Aponte recruited Irvine into what became the most infamous card counting ring in Las Vegas history.

"The most we ever made in a weekend was about $500,000. We would routinely make $100,000 on a weekend -- no trouble," said Irvine.

MORE- http://www.klas-tv.com/Global/story.asp?S=7361614

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