It’s all over here in Canterbury Park.

Matt Kirby put his 1,635,000 chips at risk after Michael Esquivel put him all-in. Kirby turned over and Esquivel showed . It looked like Kirby was going to extend the heads-up battle after the flop came out to take the lead. But fate was on the side of Esquivel as the came on the turn for him to re-take the lead in the decisive hand. The came on the river and Esquivel burst into tears with his face buried in his hands after being overcome with emotion from the victory.

Esquivel takes home the title and $98,113. Matt Kirby comes up just short of claiming a fourth MSPT title settling for second and taking home $60,283.

Congratulations to our MSPT 157 Main Event at Canterbury Park Champion - Michael Esquivel!