Hero (covers) is early 30s WG reg, playing LAG, winning image. Up about $1,000 in the session, and every showdown in a big pot I've had the goods. V didn't see H build up his stack as he's newish to table, though.
V (~$460): Early 30s WG. Mannerisms suggest some level of comfort/competence, and he seems to know a lot of other people at the table. I think I've seen him before in local rooms but can't recall ever playing with him.
V and H have not played any pots together to this point.
V opens UTG to $10. One caller on H's immediate right from loose passive BG. Hero flats 9
9
in MP, might normally 3bet this but I don't know V's UTG open range. Caller in LP, caller on BTN. 5 ways to the flop.
Flop ($50): K
J
9
V bets $15. BG on H's right calls. H glances to his left and the two other players in the hand aren't giving any signs of strength. H raises to $85. V tanks and calls, BG folds.
Turn ($235) 5
V checks, H bets $125. I welcome discussion on sizing. Probably could've or should've gone bigger here, but stack sizes are awkward. I felt an overbet shove would've limited V's calling range to hands that beat us, and anything less makes river sizing strange. V tanks, then calls.
River ($485) 6
V jams his remaining ~240 almost immediately after the card hits.
Hero?