/* ── Ambient Background Orbs (Luxury Gold/Wine) ── */
.ambient-background {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    background: var(--bg);
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(140px);
    opacity: 0.22;
}

.orb-1 {
    width: 650px; height: 650px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold), var(--wine) 70%);
    top: -250px; left: -180px;
    animation: floatOrb1 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.orb-2 {
    width: 550px; height: 550px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--wine), var(--gold-deep) 70%);
    bottom: -180px; right: -120px;
    animation: floatOrb2 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.orb-3 {
    width: 350px; height: 350px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold-bright), transparent 70%);
    top: 45%; left: 48%;
    opacity: 0.08;
    animation: floatOrb3 25s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes floatOrb1 {
    0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    100% { transform: translate(40px, 60px) scale(1.08); }
}
@keyframes floatOrb2 {
    0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    100% { transform: translate(-50px, -30px) scale(1.06); }
}
@keyframes floatOrb3 {
    0%   { transform: translate(-60px, 30px); opacity: 0.06; }
    100% { transform: translate(60px, -40px); opacity: 0.12; }
}

/* ── Utility: Gold Text Gradient ── */
.gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark) 0%, var(--gold) 35%, var(--gold-light) 55%, var(--gold-bright) 75%, var(--gold) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    color: transparent;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px var(--gold-glow));
    position: relative;
}

.highlight-text {
    color: var(--gold);
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--gold-glow);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── Hero Section: Casino Luxury ── */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 11rem 5% 7rem;
    text-align: center;
    min-height: 95vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 50% 0%, rgba(212,175,55,0.1) 0%, transparent 65%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 20% 80%, rgba(114,47,55,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(15,10,30,0.3) 70%, var(--bg) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(212,175,55,0.06) 0%, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 30%, rgba(212,175,55,0.05) 0%, transparent 2px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 40% 70%, rgba(212,175,55,0.04) 0%, transparent 2px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 70% 85%, rgba(114,47,55,0.05) 0%, transparent 3px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 25% 55%, rgba(212,175,55,0.04) 0%, transparent 2px);
    background-size: 180px 180px, 140px 140px, 160px 160px, 200px 200px, 120px 120px;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.hero-logo {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-logo img {
    height: 70px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px var(--gold-glow));
}

.hero-logo::before {
    content: '♠  ♥  ♦  ♣';
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 16px;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.6rem;
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.1), rgba(114,47,55,0.08));
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.badge::before {
    content: '◆';
    font-size: 6px;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
}
.badge::after {
    content: '◆';
    font-size: 6px;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.hero h1 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    color: var(--cream);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-style: normal;
}

.hero h1 .line-2 {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.6em;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--cream-dim);
    font-style: italic;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--cream-dim);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark) 0%, var(--gold) 30%, var(--gold-bright) 55%, var(--gold) 80%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
    background-size: 200% 200%;
    color: #1a0f2e;
    padding: 1rem 2.6rem;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-block;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.6);
    box-shadow:
        0 6px 28px rgba(212,175,55,0.35),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.4),
        inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: goldShine 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes goldShine {
    0%,100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50%      { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

.btn-primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: -100%;
    width: 60%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.55), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow:
        0 12px 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.55),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.5),
        inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover::before { left: 140%; }

.animate-pulse-btn {
    animation: goldPulse 2.8s ease-in-out infinite, goldShine 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes goldPulse {
    0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(212,175,55,0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.4), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 6px 44px rgba(212,175,55,0.6), 0 0 60px rgba(255,215,0,0.2), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.4), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
}

.btn-secondary {
    padding: 1rem 2.6rem;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.06), rgba(114,47,55,0.04));
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.12), rgba(114,47,55,0.08));
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(212,175,55,0.18);
}

/* ── Stats Bar ── */
.stats-bar {
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-2) 0%, var(--bg-surface) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    padding: 2.75rem 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-bar::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    opacity: 0.6;
}
.stats-bar::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    position: relative;
}

.stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '❖';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 8px;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.35;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--gold-dark) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    line-height: 1;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px var(--gold-glow));
    font-style: italic;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 400;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
}

/* ── Game Categories (Platform Overview equivalent) ── */
.game-features {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: var(--bg);
    position: relative;
}

.grid-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.game-card.premium-hover {
    background:
        linear-gradient(160deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--bg-surface) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.game-card.premium-hover::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.5), transparent 25%, transparent 75%, rgba(114,47,55,0.3));
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 3;
}

.game-card.premium-hover::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px; left: 14px;
    width: 22px; height: 22px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--gold);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 3;
}

.game-card.premium-hover:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.game-card.premium-hover:hover::after { opacity: 0.8; }

.game-card.premium-hover:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-border);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.card-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 210px;
}

.card-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
    filter: brightness(0.7) saturate(0.9);
}

.game-card:hover .card-img-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    filter: brightness(0.9) saturate(1.1);
}

.overlay-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg-card) 0%, rgba(26,15,46,0.5) 45%, transparent 100%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.card-img-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px; right: 14px;
    width: 22px; height: 22px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--gold);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}
.game-card:hover .card-img-wrapper::after { opacity: 0.8; }

.card-img-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 14px; right: 14px;
    width: 22px; height: 22px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--gold);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}
.game-card:hover .card-img-wrapper::before { opacity: 0.8; }

.game-info { padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.6rem; }

.game-info h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--cream);
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.game-info p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.cyber-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.35rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cyber-btn svg { transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1); width: 14px; height: 14px; }

.cyber-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold), var(--gold-bright));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    z-index: -1;
}

.game-card:hover .cyber-btn {
    color: #1a0f2e;
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--gold-glow);
}

.game-card:hover .cyber-btn::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.game-card:hover .cyber-btn svg { transform: translateX(4px); color: #1a0f2e; }

/* ── Featured Spotlight (Core Solutions equivalent) ── */
.featured-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-2) 0%, var(--bg-surface) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    position: relative;
}

.featured-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(270px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.featured-card {
    display: block;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--bg-elevated) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.featured-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 50%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.04), transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.featured-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-border);
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 48px rgba(212,175,55,0.07);
}

.featured-img {
    position: relative;
    height: 190px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-img img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.65) sepia(0.1) saturate(1.1);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
}

.featured-card:hover .featured-img img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    filter: brightness(0.85) sepia(0) saturate(1.15);
}

.featured-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.15), rgba(114,47,55,0.2));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

.featured-card:hover .featured-overlay { opacity: 1; }

.play-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold), var(--gold-bright));
    color: #1a0f2e;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.7rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--gold-glow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.6);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.play-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: -100%;
    width: 60%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.5), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    animation: playShine 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes playShine {
    0%, 40%, 100% { left: -100%; }
    60% { left: 140%; }
}

.hot-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px; left: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--wine), var(--wine-light));
    color: var(--cream);
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px var(--wine-glow);
    z-index: 2;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.hot-tag::before {
    content: '◆ ';
    font-size: 6px;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
}

.featured-info {
    padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem 1.5rem;
}

.featured-info h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--cream);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.featured-info p {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ── Tournaments Section (Platform Characteristics equivalent) ── */
.tournaments-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: var(--bg);
    position: relative;
}

.live-dot {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--wine), var(--wine-light));
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-right: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--wine-glow);
    animation: liveBlink 1.3s ease-in-out infinite;
    vertical-align: middle;
    position: relative;
}

.live-dot::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -3px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--wine-light);
    opacity: 0.4;
    animation: liveRipple 1.3s ease-out infinite;
}

@keyframes liveBlink {
    0%,100% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--wine-glow); }
    50%      { opacity: 0.7; box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(155,68,72,0.6); }
}

@keyframes liveRipple {
    0%   { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(2); opacity: 0; }
}

.tournaments-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.tournament-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    padding: 1.75rem 2.25rem;
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--bg-surface) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: var(--transition);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.tournament-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold-bright), var(--gold-dark));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.tournament-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-border);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 32px rgba(212,175,55,0.05);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.tournament-item:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.tournament-status {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tournament-status.live {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(114,47,55,0.25), rgba(155,68,72,0.15));
    color: var(--wine-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(155,68,72,0.35);
    position: relative;
}

.tournament-status.live::before {
    content: '●';
    display: inline-block;
    margin-right: 6px;
    animation: liveBlink 1.3s ease-in-out infinite;
    color: var(--wine-light);
    font-size: 8px;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.tournament-status.upcoming {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.15), rgba(212,175,55,0.05));
    color: var(--gold-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
}

.tournament-status.upcoming::before {
    content: '⏳ ';
    font-size: 8px;
    margin-right: 4px;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.tournament-info { flex: 1; min-width: 200px; }

.tournament-info h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--cream);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.tournament-info p {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.tournament-prize {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.08), rgba(212,175,55,0.02));
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
}

.prize-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.prize-value {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-style: italic;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--gold-glow));
}

/* ── Latest News / Games (Latest Insights equivalent) ── */
.latest-news.dark-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-2) 0%, var(--bg-surface) 100%);
    padding: 6rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    position: relative;
}

.news-grid.modern-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(310px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.news-card.glass-effect {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: linear-gradient(170deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--bg-elevated) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.news-card.glass-effect::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px; right: 12px;
    width: 18px; height: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--gold);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.news-card.glass-effect:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-border);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.news-card.glass-effect:hover::after { opacity: 0.7; }

.news-img-container {
    position: relative;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.news-img-container img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
    filter: brightness(0.7) saturate(1) sepia(0.05);
}

.news-card:hover .news-img-container img {
    transform: scale(1.07);
    filter: brightness(0.88) saturate(1.15) sepia(0);
}

.news-img-container::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg-card) 0%, rgba(26,15,46,0.4) 50%, transparent 100%);
}

.news-date-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px; left: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,15,46,0.92), rgba(32,20,56,0.92));
    padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    z-index: 2;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.news-content {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.6rem;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.news-content h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--cream);
}

.news-content h3 a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.news-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    flex: 1;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    width: fit-content;
    padding-bottom: 3px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
}

.read-more:hover {
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
    gap: 10px;
}

/* ── How to Play ── */
.how-to-play {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: var(--bg);
    position: relative;
}

.steps-grid {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
}

.step-card {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2.75rem;
    background: linear-gradient(170deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--bg-surface) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.step-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.step-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-border);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
}

.step-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.step-number {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    line-height: 1;
    opacity: 0.9;
    font-style: italic;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px var(--gold-glow));
    position: relative;
}

.step-number::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 36px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    margin: 1rem auto 0;
}

.step-content h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--cream);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.step-content p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.step-divider {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    opacity: 0.55;
    align-self: center;
    animation: dividerGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes dividerGlow {
    0%,100% { opacity: 0.45; text-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--gold-glow); }
    50%      { opacity: 0.75; text-shadow: 0 0 18px var(--gold-glow); }
}

/* ── Why Choose Us ── */
.why-us {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-2) 0%, var(--bg-surface) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    position: relative;
}

.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.why-card {
    padding: 2.2rem 1.8rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background:
        linear-gradient(170deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--bg-elevated) 100%);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.why-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.why-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold-border); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 36px rgba(212,175,55,0.06); }
.why-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.why-icon {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1;
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: relative;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px var(--gold-glow));
}

.why-icon::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
}

.why-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--cream);
}

.why-card p {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ── Testimonials ── */
.testimonials-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: var(--bg);
    position: relative;
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(290px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background:
        linear-gradient(160deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--bg-surface) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 2rem 1.8rem 1.8rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.testimonial-card::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px; right: 14px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.1;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-border);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 36px rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.testimonial-stars {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px var(--gold-glow));
}

.testimonial-card > p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--cream-dim);
    line-height: 1.85;
    flex: 1;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    padding-top: 1.1rem;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.15), rgba(114,47,55,0.12));
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-style: italic;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.testimonial-author strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--cream);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* ── CTA Section ── */
.cta-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-2) 0%, #0d0718 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
    content: '♠ ♥ ♦ ♣';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-size: 14rem;
    letter-spacing: 4rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.02;
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.cta-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    padding: 3.2rem 3.5rem;
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--bg-elevated) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 60px rgba(212,175,55,0.05);
}

.cta-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 0% 50%, rgba(212,175,55,0.08), transparent),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 100% 50%, rgba(114,47,55,0.06), transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-box::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.cta-text h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--cream);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    font-style: italic;
    position: relative;
}

.cta-text h2::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 50px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.cta-text p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 460px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 300;
    position: relative;
}

.cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Ad wrapper ── */
.ad-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

/* ── Live Winners Ticker ── */
.live-winners {
    background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--bg-elevated) 50%, var(--bg-card) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    padding: 1.75rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.live-winners::before,
.live-winners::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 120px;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.live-winners::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, transparent 100%);
}
.live-winners::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.winners-label {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.winners-label::before,
.winners-label::after {
    content: '◆';
    font-size: 8px;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.winners-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    animation: winnersScroll 30s linear infinite;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.winner-chip {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-surface), var(--bg-card));
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.winner-chip:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-border);
    transform: scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 24px rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
}

.winner-avatar {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--wine), var(--wine-light));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--cream);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
    font-style: italic;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.winner-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.3;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.winner-name {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--cream);
    font-style: italic;
}

.winner-game {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.winner-amount {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-style: italic;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px var(--gold-glow));
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
}

@keyframes winnersScroll {
    0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ── Provider Partners ── */
.provider-section {
    padding: 5.5rem 0;
    background: var(--bg);
    position: relative;
}

.provider-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(170px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.provider-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.8rem 1rem;
    background:
        linear-gradient(160deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--bg-surface) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.provider-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(212,175,55,0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.provider-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-border);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 36px rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
}

.provider-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.provider-name {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--cream);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-style: italic;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.provider-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px; right: 8px;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--gold);
    padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    border-radius: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Payment Methods ── */
.payment-section {
    padding: 5.5rem 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-2) 0%, var(--bg-surface) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    position: relative;
}

.payment-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.payment-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
    background:
        linear-gradient(160deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--bg-elevated) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.payment-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-border);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 28px rgba(212,175,55,0.05);
}

.payment-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    position: relative;
}

.payment-icon::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 4px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.payment-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.2rem;
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1;
}

.payment-name {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    color: var(--cream);
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.payment-desc {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ── VIP Loyalty Program ── */
.vip-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: var(--bg);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vip-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 500px; height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.vip-tier-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vip-tier {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--bg-surface) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.vip-tier::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 4px;
    transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.vip-tier.t1::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #8b7332, #d6c9a8); }
.vip-tier.t2::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #a8892e, #f4e4a6); }
.vip-tier.t3::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #d4af37, #ffd700); }
.vip-tier.t4::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #9b4448, #722f37); }
.vip-tier.t5::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-bright), #fff); }

.vip-tier:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-border);
    transform: translateX(6px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 36px rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
}

.vip-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    width: 58px; height: 58px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--gold-glow));
}

.vip-info { flex: 1; min-width: 180px; }

.vip-tier-name {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--cream);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.vip-tier-name .tier-num {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--gold);
    padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.vip-benefits {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.55;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.vip-reward {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.08), rgba(212,175,55,0.03));
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
}

.vip-reward-label {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.vip-reward-value {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* ── FAQ Section ── */
.faq-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-2) 0%, var(--bg-surface) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    position: relative;
}

.faq-list {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.9rem;
}

.faq-item {
    background:
        linear-gradient(160deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--bg-elevated) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-border);
}

.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    user-select: none;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    background: rgba(212,175,55,0.04);
}

.faq-q-main {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.faq-q-mark {
    width: 34px; height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold));
    color: #1a0f2e;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-style: italic;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold-glow);
}

.faq-q-text {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: var(--cream);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.faq-toggle {
    width: 34px; height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold));
    color: #1a0f2e;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), padding 0.3s ease;
    padding: 0 1.75rem 0 4.85rem;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    max-height: 400px;
    padding: 0 1.75rem 1.5rem 4.85rem;
}

.faq-answer p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--cream-dim);
    line-height: 1.85;
    font-weight: 300;
    padding-top: 0.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

/* ── Security & Certification Badges ── */
.security-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: var(--bg);
    position: relative;
}

.security-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.security-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    background:
        linear-gradient(170deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--bg-surface) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.security-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.security-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-border);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 32px rgba(212,175,55,0.05);
}

.security-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.security-badge-icon {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    line-height: 1;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px var(--gold-glow));
}

.security-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--cream);
}

.security-desc {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 200px;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero { padding: 7.5rem 5% 4.5rem; min-height: auto; }
    .hero h1 { font-size: 2.3rem; line-height: 1.1; }
    .hero h1 .line-2 { font-size: 0.6em; }
    .hero-desc { font-size: 0.92rem; }
    .hero-logo::before { letter-spacing: 10px; }
    .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
    .btn-primary, .btn-secondary { width: 100%; text-align: center; padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 1.5px; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem 0; }
    .stat-item { padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem; }
    .stat-item:nth-child(1), .stat-item:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft); padding-bottom: 1.5rem; }
    .stat-item:nth-child(3), .stat-item:nth-child(4) { padding-top: 1rem; }
    .stat-item:not(:last-child)::after { display: none; }
    .stat-number { font-size: 2rem; }
    .grid-container, .news-grid.modern-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .game-features, .dark-section, .why-us, .featured-section, .tournaments-section, .how-to-play, .testimonials-section, .vip-section, .faq-section, .provider-section, .payment-section, .security-section { padding: 4rem 0; }
    .live-winners { padding: 1.25rem 0; }
    .winners-label { font-size: 0.62rem; letter-spacing: 1.8px; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
    .winner-chip { padding: 0.55rem 0.95rem; gap: 0.55rem; }
    .winner-avatar { width: 30px; height: 30px; font-size: 0.7rem; }
    .winner-name { font-size: 0.75rem; }
    .winner-game { font-size: 0.62rem; }
    .winner-amount { font-size: 0.82rem; padding-left: 0.4rem; }
    .provider-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0.75rem; }
    .provider-card { padding: 1.25rem 0.5rem; }
    .provider-name { font-size: 0.82rem; }
    .provider-tag { font-size: 0.5rem; letter-spacing: 1px; padding: 0.1rem 0.35rem; }
    .payment-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0.85rem; }
    .payment-card { padding: 0.9rem 1rem; }
    .vip-tier { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.9rem; padding: 1.3rem 1.4rem; }
    .vip-tier:hover { transform: translateX(4px); }
    .vip-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 1.8rem; }
    .vip-reward { width: 100%; text-align: center; padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem; }
    .vip-tier-name { font-size: 1rem; }
    .faq-question { padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem; gap: 0.65rem; }
    .faq-q-mark { width: 30px; height: 30px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .faq-q-text { font-size: 0.88rem; }
    .faq-answer { padding: 0 1.25rem 0 3.8rem; }
    .faq-item.active .faq-answer { padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem 3.8rem; }
    .security-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0.85rem; }
    .security-card { padding: 1.5rem 1rem; }
    .security-badge-icon { font-size: 2rem; }
    .security-title { font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .security-desc { font-size: 0.74rem; }
    .section-header { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
    .steps-grid { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
    .step-divider { transform: rotate(90deg); padding: 0; }
    .tournament-item { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; padding: 1.5rem; }
    .tournament-item .btn-primary,
    .tournament-item .btn-secondary { width: 100%; text-align: center; padding: 0.85rem 1rem; font-size: 0.72rem; }
    .cta-box { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding: 2.2rem 1.75rem; gap: 1.75rem; }
    .cta-text h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .cta-actions { width: 100%; flex-direction: column; }
    .cta-actions a { flex: 1; text-align: center; }
    .featured-grid, .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .guide-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
    .guide-card { padding: 1.8rem 1.4rem; }
    .hero-logo img { height: 56px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .payment-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0.85rem;
    }
    .payment-card {
        padding: 1.05rem 1.25rem;
        gap: 1.1rem;
    }
    .payment-icon {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .payment-name {
        font-size: 0.96rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
    }
    .payment-desc {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        line-height: 1.55;
    }
    .security-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0.85rem;
    }
    .security-desc {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .provider-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 0.65rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .payment-card {
        padding: 0.95rem 1.05rem;
        gap: 0.9rem;
    }
    .payment-icon {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        font-size: 1.35rem;
    }
    .payment-name {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .payment-desc {
        font-size: 0.74rem;
        line-height: 1.45;
    }
}

/* ── Educational Guide Section ── */
.guide-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg) 0%, var(--bg-2) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    position: relative;
}

.guide-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.guide-card {
    background: linear-gradient(165deg, var(--bg-card) 0%, var(--bg-surface) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 2.5rem 2.2rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.guide-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-border);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 36px rgba(212,175,55,0.06);
}

.guide-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    background: rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-soft);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    width: fit-content;
}

.guide-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--cream);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.guide-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.guide-points {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.guide-points li {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--cream-dim);
    line-height: 1.6;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.guide-points li::before {
    content: '◆';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    top: 2px;
}

.guide-points li strong {
    color: var(--gold-light);
}