MOUNTAIN HOME, AR – The Baxter County Library Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Ante Up for the Library Texas Hold’em Tournament, held on Saturday, August 23, at the Mountain Home Elks Lodge.
This year’s tournament brought together players from across the Twin Lakes area for a lively afternoon of competition, community, and support for the Library Foundation.
In the final round, Jackson Gregory secured sixth place, while Mike Drake, Ben Emmerson, Roger Bogart, Scott McConnell, and Micah Montgomery chose to split the prize pool, sharing first through fifth place.
The tournament awarded more than $4,000 in Visa gift cards to the top finishers, in addition to door prizes and a special award for the best beat hand.
All proceeds from Ante Up for the Library benefit the Baxter County Library Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports the Donald W. Reynolds Library Serving Baxter County through programs, resources, and special projects.
For more information about the Library Foundation or upcoming fundraising events, visit www.BaxLib.org or call 870-580-0705.
Photo: Winners of the 2025 Ante Up for the Library Texas Hold’em Tournament (L to R): Mike Drake, Ben Emmerson, Roger Bogart, Jackson Gregory, Scott McConnell, and Micah Montgomery.
