The Players
Hero ($176) is 40ish, has been at the table for an hour, has been somewhat active but not out of line. Has won some, has lost some. No major info for Vs to file away other than one hand described below.
V1 (covers, about $250) is an older gentleman (50s) who is loose but not a full-out fish. Seems willing to call with a wider range than he should but is not a calling station. Previous hand of note between Hero and V2 had Hero raise to $10 in position (with 88) and V1 called from the SB with QJo. Flop came Qxx and V1 check-called. Turn was a blank and V1 check-called again. Hero checked back river and showed losing pair of eights before V1 showed his hand.
V2 (covers, about $300) is a clean cut 20-something. Would not be surprised to find out he is a 2p2er. Like Hero, has been active but within reason and has won some and lost some since Hero has been at the table. I would describe him as a solid, thinking player.
The Action
V1 (seat 8) straddles for $4. V2 in EP (seat 1) raises to $15. Hero (seat 4) re-raises to $40 with K
K
. V1 thinks for about 20 seconds and calls. V2 pauses for a couple of seconds and calls.
Flop ($123): J
J
4
V1 checks. V2 bets $50. Hero...?