The real showdown hadn't even started yet, but a growing crowd had already gathered, eager to watch the drama unfold.
Josie remained calm and composed as she explained the game's rules. "We're playing with a standard deck of 52 cards. No jokers. Each player gets two hole cards dealt face down, followed by five community cards dealt by the dealer."
She paused, her voice steady. "After all the betting rounds, if there's no clear winner, we'll move to a showdown. Players reveal their hole cards, and the one with the strongest hand wins."
The dealer added, "The five community cards are dealt in stages—three at once, followed by two separate cards. There are four betting rounds where players can choose to bet or fold."
Both opponents nodded, but the onlookers weren't convinced Josie
