Background
Dalton, Michael J. was born on August 28, 1955 in Akron, Ohio, United States.
Dalton, Michael J. was born on August 28, 1955 in Akron, Ohio, United States.
Georgetown University (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1978). University of Virginia (Juris Doctor, 1982).
He is best known for his (formerly titled ) and Blackjack Review Magazine, which was published from 1992 through 1998. Dalton became interested in blackjack and advantage play while working for National Aeronautics and Space Administration in the 1980s. After receiving his Master"s Degree in Space Technology in 1985, Dalton found card counting to be an exciting diversion.
Dalton"s passion for blackjack (and now poker) prompted him to create and maintain a blackjack and poker website providing free access to his and public blackjack and poker forums.
In 2004, Dalton published the controversial book Blackjack Ace Prediction by David McDowell. This book received initial praise from the leading blackjack authorities until Arnold Snyder"s analysis in 2005 indicated some technical problems with the strategy.
He also enjoys playing the bagpipes, performing with the City of Melbourne Pipes and Drums, and practicing Tae Kwon Do Karate. Dalton retired in 2009 after 31 years with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Member: Dallas and American Bar Associations. State Bar of Texas.