/* ============================================
   INDEX.CSS — Homepage Specific Styles
   High-End Casino & Tech Agency Aesthetic (Reference-Inspired)
   ============================================ */

/* ============================================
   HERO BANNER — Full-Bleed Split Layout (Reference Style)
   ============================================ */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    background: #080B11;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.18);
}

.hero-split-layout {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 82vh;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.hero-left-col {
    flex: 1 1 52%;
    max-width: 52%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 5rem 3.5rem 5rem 6vw;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    background: #080B11;
}

.hero-side-bar {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.8vw;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-90deg);
    transform-origin: center center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    z-index: 4;
}

.hero-side-bar span {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--text-light-dim);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.hero-side-bar span::before {
    content: '';
    width: 35px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary);
}

.hero-main-content {
    max-width: 600px;
    padding-left: 0;
}

/* ── HERO OFFICIAL BRAND LOGO (Loaded from Server) ── */
.hero-brand-logo-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-brand-logo-card {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    max-width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.08) 0%, rgba(17, 23, 36, 0.9) 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.35);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem 0.6rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 16px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-brand-logo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.28);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.14) 0%, rgba(22, 30, 48, 0.95) 100%);
}

.hero-brand-logo-frame {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    min-width: 52px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: #080B11;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.35);
    padding: 4px;
}

.hero-brand-logo-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

.hero-brand-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-brand-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-brand-verified {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero-heading {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.8vw, 4.2rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: -1.2px;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-heading .orange-accent,
.hero-heading .gold-accent {
    color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--gold-metallic);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.35);
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.hero-btn-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #080B11;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    padding: 1rem 2.4rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.35);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.55);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #080B11;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE066 0%, #FFB800 100%);
}

.btn-hero-primary i {
    transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.35);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-scroll-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--text-light-dim);
}

.scroll-anim-line {
    width: 35px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.scroll-anim-line::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    animation: scrollSlide 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes scrollSlide {
    0% { left: -100%; }
    50%, 100% { left: 100%; }
}

/* ── RIGHT FULL-BLEED BANNER (Reference Photo Style) ── */
.hero-right-banner {
    flex: 1 1 48%;
    max-width: 48%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #080B11;
}

.hero-cover-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}

.hero-right-banner:hover .hero-cover-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hero-cover-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #080B11 0%, rgba(8, 11, 17, 0.4) 20%, transparent 45%),
                linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8, 11, 17, 0.85) 0%, transparent 35%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-floating-pill {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2.5rem;
    right: 2.5rem;
    background: rgba(8, 11, 17, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.45);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    z-index: 2;
}

.pulse-indicator {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background: #4ADE80;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #4ADE80;
    animation: liveBlink 1.4s infinite;
}

.pill-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.pill-info strong {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.pill-info span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--amber-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── RUNNING LIVE TICKER BAR ── */
.hero-ticker-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #060910;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.15);
    height: 42px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
}

.ticker-badge {
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #080B11;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 0 1.2rem;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 4px 0 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.ticker-marquee {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ticker-marquee span {
    display: inline-block;
    padding-left: 100%;
    animation: marqueeScroll 28s linear infinite;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

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

/* ── TOP AD BANNER CONTAINER ── */
.ad-top-wrapper {
    margin: 2.5rem auto 3rem;
}

.ad-top-container {
    background: #0F1420;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.3);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.1);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.ad-top-container:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.25);
}

.ad-top-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.18);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.4rem;
}

.ad-top-tag {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.ad-top-hint {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-light-dim);
}

.ad-top-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* ── STATS BAR (Casino VIP Metric Band) ── */
.stats-bar {
    background: #0A0E18;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.12);
    padding: 2.2rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.stat-item i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.1);
    padding: 0.8rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.25);
}

.stat-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.stat-divider {
    display: none;
}

/* ── ABOUT US SECTION (Casino VIP Theme) ── */
.about-section {
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
    background: #080B11;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.12);
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 4.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-visual {
    position: relative;
}

.about-geometric-wrap {
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

/* Polygonal Gold Accent Frame */
.about-polygon-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 85%;
    height: 90%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.85) 0%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.9) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 85% 100%, 0 85%);
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.25);
}

.about-dot-matrix {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    right: 15px;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(var(--primary) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
    background-size: 12px 12px;
    opacity: 0.35;
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-photo-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.35);
    max-width: 440px;
}

.about-host-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 460px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.about-photo-wrapper:hover .about-host-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.about-badge-pill {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.25rem;
    left: 1.25rem;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #080B11;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.35);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.about-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-content h2 .accent {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.about-content p {
    color: var(--text-dark-muted);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* ── WHY CHOOSE US (Midnight Onyx & Casino Gold) ── */
.why-us {
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
    background: #0A0D16;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.1);
}

.why-grid-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.why-left-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.why-left-content h2 .accent {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.why-left-content p {
    color: var(--text-dark-muted);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.why-left-content .why-cta-wrapper {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* 2x2 Grid of Circular Feature Cards */
.why-circles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.why-circle-card {
    background: #111724;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.2rem 1.6rem;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.why-circle-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.2);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.circle-icon-badge {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.1);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.35);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.15);
}

.why-circle-card:hover .circle-icon-badge {
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #080B11;
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.4);
}

.why-circle-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.why-circle-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-dark-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── OUR SERVICES (Deep Imperial Casino Velvet & Gold HEXAGON Cards) ── */
.services-hex-section {
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, #1C1504 0%, #0B0E17 70%, #06080E 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.15);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.15);
}

.services-hex-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.12) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
    background-size: 28px 28px;
    opacity: 0.4;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.services-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.services-header .eyebrow-label {
    color: var(--primary);
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
}

.services-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.services-header p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Hexagon Cards Grid (3 Hexagonal Cards) */
.hex-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    align-items: center;
}

.hex-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #111724;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 3.5rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Highlighted middle hexagon card (matches golden center hexagon in reference) */
.hex-card.hex-featured {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFD700 0%, #F59E0B 50%, #D97706 100%);
    border: 2px solid #FFE57F;
    color: #080B11;
    transform: scale(1.06);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 35px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.35);
}

.hex-card.hex-featured h3 {
    color: #080B11;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.hex-card.hex-featured p {
    color: #1A1405;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.hex-card.hex-featured .hex-icon-wrapper {
    background: #080B11;
    color: #FFD700;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.hex-icon-wrapper {
    width: 76px;
    height: 76px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.3);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hex-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.2);
}

.hex-card.hex-featured:hover {
    transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 45px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.5);
}

.hex-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hex-card p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-dark-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hex-card-btn {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--primary);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hex-card.hex-featured .hex-card-btn {
    color: #FFD700;
    background: #080B11;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.hex-card-btn:hover {
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* CMS Categories Grid (for {循环栏目}) */
.cms-categories-section {
    padding: 5.5rem 0;
    background: #0A0D16;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.1);
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-header h2 .accent {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.section-header p {
    color: var(--text-dark-muted);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.cms-category-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.cms-category-card {
    background: #111724;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.cms-category-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.2);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.cms-category-thumb {
    position: relative;
    height: 190px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #060910;
}

.cms-category-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.cms-category-card:hover .cms-category-thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.cms-category-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.cms-category-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.cms-category-body p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-dark-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.cms-category-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cms-category-link i {
    transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.cms-category-card:hover .cms-category-link i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ── PROMO HIGHLIGHT SECTION ── */
.promo-section {
    padding: 5.5rem 0;
    background: #080B11;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.1);
}

.promo-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.promo-card {
    background: #111724;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.2rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
}

.promo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.2);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.promo-card--featured {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #151D2C 0%, #1A2538 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.2);
}

.promo-card--featured h3,
.promo-card--featured p {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.promo-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #080B11;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.3);
}

.promo-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.promo-value {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.promo-card--featured .promo-value {
    color: var(--amber-gold);
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
}

.promo-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-dark-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.promo-card--featured .promo-desc {
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

/* ── HOW IT WORKS (4 STEPS) ── */
.how-it-works {
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
    background: #0A0D16;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.1);
}

.steps-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.step-item {
    background: #111724;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.2rem 1.6rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.step-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.2);
}

.step-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1.2rem;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.18);
}

.step-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #080B11;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.35);
}

.step-item h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.step-item p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-dark-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── OUR LATEST BLOG / GALLERY (Matching Reference "OUR LATEST BLOG") ── */
.latest-blog-section {
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
    background: #080B11;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.1);
}

.blog-section-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-section-top h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.blog-section-top h2 .accent {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.gallery-card {
    background: #111724;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.gallery-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.2);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.gallery-thumb {
    position: relative;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #060910;
}

.gallery-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    background: rgba(8, 11, 17, 0.9);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.35);
}

.gallery-body {
    padding: 1.6rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.gallery-heading {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.gallery-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-dark-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.gallery-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.gallery-link i {
    transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-link i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ── */
.testimonials {
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
    background: #0A0D16;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.1);
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.testi-card {
    background: #111724;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.testi-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.2);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.testi-stars {
    color: #FFB800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.testi-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text-dark-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    flex: 1;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testi-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.testi-avatar {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #080B11;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.3);
}

.testi-name {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.testi-role {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ── FAQ SECTION ── */
.faq-section {
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
    background: #080B11;
}

.faq-list {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
    background: #111724;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.faq-item.open {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.18);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.3rem 1.8rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
}

.faq-icon {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    display: none;
    padding: 0 1.8rem 1.4rem;
    color: var(--text-dark-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
    display: block;
}

/* ── CTA BANNER (Bottom Action) ── */
.cta-banner {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #090D15 0%, #141C2B 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.25);
}

.cta-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-text {
    max-width: 650px;
}

.cta-text h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cta-text p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ============================================
   NEW CASINO ESSENTIAL SECTIONS
   ============================================ */

/* ── 1. PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT & LIVE WINNERS SECTION ── */
.jackpot-winners-section {
    padding: 5.5rem 0;
    background: #080B11;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.12);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.jackpot-winners-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 600px;
    height: 350px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.jackpot-grid-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* Big Gold Progressive Jackpot Card */
.jackpot-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #111724 0%, #151E30 100%);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.4);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 35px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.jackpot-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #080B11;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 0.45rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.4);
}

.jackpot-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-light-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.jackpot-amount {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #FFD700;
    text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5), 0 0 10px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.8);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    animation: jackpotGlow 2.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}

@keyframes jackpotGlow {
    0% { text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4); }
    100% { text-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.8), 0 0 15px rgba(255, 184, 0, 1); }
}

.jackpot-subtext {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-dark-muted);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.jackpot-card .btn-primary {
    align-self: center;
}

/* Live Big Wins Feed Card */
.live-wins-card {
    background: #111724;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.live-wins-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.live-wins-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.live-wins-title i {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.live-pulse-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #4ADE80;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    background: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.12);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.live-wins-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.live-win-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(8, 11, 17, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.live-win-row:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.3);
    background: rgba(14, 20, 32, 0.9);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.win-user-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.win-user-avatar {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.3);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.win-meta h5 {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.win-meta span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-dark-muted);
}

.win-amount-box {
    text-align: right;
}

.win-payout {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #4ADE80;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.win-tag {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.12);
    padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ── 2. OFFICIAL GAME PROVIDERS SECTION ── */
.game-providers-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: #0A0D16;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.1);
}

.providers-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.provider-card {
    background: #111724;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.18);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.provider-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.2);
}

.provider-icon-wrap {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.35);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.provider-card:hover .provider-icon-wrap {
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #080B11;
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(6deg);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.4);
}

.provider-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.provider-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-dark-muted);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.provider-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.25);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* ── 3. VIP LOYALTY CLUB SECTION ── */
.vip-tier-section {
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
    background: #080B11;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.1);
}

.vip-tiers-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.vip-card {
    background: #111724;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.5rem 1.8rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.vip-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.vip-card--diamond {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #161F32 0%, #1A263E 100%);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.25);
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.vip-card--diamond:hover {
    transform: scale(1.06) translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 40px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.4);
}

.vip-ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #080B11;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.vip-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
}

.vip-card--bronze .vip-icon {
    background: rgba(205, 127, 50, 0.15);
    color: #CD7F32;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(205, 127, 50, 0.4);
}

.vip-card--silver .vip-icon {
    background: rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.15);
    color: #E2E8F0;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.4);
}

.vip-card--gold .vip-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.15);
    color: #FFB800;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.4);
}

.vip-card--diamond .vip-icon {
    background: var(--primary-gradient);
    color: #080B11;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.45);
}

.vip-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.vip-tier-rate {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.vip-perks-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.vip-perks-list li {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: var(--text-dark-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.vip-perks-list li i {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── 4. BANKING & PAYMENT STATUS SECTION ── */
.banking-status-section {
    padding: 5.5rem 0;
    background: #0A0D16;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.1);
}

.banking-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.bank-card {
    background: #111724;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.18);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.bank-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.bank-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.bank-icon-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.3);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.bank-details h5 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.bank-details span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-dark-muted);
}

.bank-status-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.status--online {
    background: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.12);
    color: #4ADE80;
    border: 1px solid rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.3);
}

.status--instant {
    background: rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.15);
    color: #FFB800;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.35);
}

.banking-trust-strip {
    background: rgba(17, 23, 36, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.trust-item i {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.trust-item span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ── 5. RESPONSIBLE GAMING & LICENSING BADGES IN FOOTER ── */
.responsible-gaming-bar {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 1.8rem 0;
    margin: 2.5rem 0 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.compliance-badges {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.compliance-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.2);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-light);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.compliance-badge i {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.compliance-badge.badge-18 {
    border-color: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.5);
    color: #FB7185;
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (INDEX)
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-split-layout {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .hero-left-col {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 4.5rem 2rem 3rem;
    }

    .hero-side-bar {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-main-content {
        padding-left: 0;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-right-banner {
        max-width: 100%;
        min-height: 360px;
        height: 360px;
    }

    .hero-floating-pill {
        bottom: 1.5rem;
        right: 1.5rem;
    }

    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .why-grid-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .hex-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .hex-card.hex-featured {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .jackpot-grid-wrap {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .providers-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .vip-tiers-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .vip-card--diamond {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    .banking-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .promo-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .steps-row {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Global Compact Section Padding */
    .about-section,
    .why-us,
    .services-hex-section,
    .cms-categories-section,
    .promo-section,
    .vip-tier-section,
    .how-it-works,
    .latest-blog-section,
    .testimonials,
    .faq-section,
    .banking-status-section,
    .jackpot-winners-section,
    .game-providers-section,
    .cta-banner {
        padding: 3.25rem 0;
    }

    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .section-header h2,
    .about-content h2,
    .why-left-content h2,
    .services-header h2,
    .blog-section-top h2,
    .cta-text h2 {
        font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5vw, 2.2rem);
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .eyebrow-label {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    /* Hero Section */
    .hero-left-col {
        padding: 2.75rem 1.25rem 2rem;
    }

    .hero-brand-logo-card {
        padding: 0.45rem 1rem 0.45rem 0.5rem;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-brand-logo-frame {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        min-width: 44px;
    }

    .hero-brand-title {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-brand-verified {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
    }

    .hero-eyebrow {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    }

    .hero-heading {
        font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 6.5vw, 2.4rem);
        line-height: 1.15;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-description {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        line-height: 1.7;
        margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    }

    .hero-btn-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 0.85rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .btn-hero-primary, .btn-hero-secondary {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 0.85rem 1.8rem;
    }

    .hero-scroll-wrap {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-right-banner {
        height: 240px;
        min-height: 240px;
    }

    .hero-floating-pill {
        bottom: 1rem;
        right: 1rem;
        left: 1rem;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    }

    .pill-info strong {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    .pill-info span {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .ticker-badge {
        padding: 0 0.85rem;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .ad-top-wrapper, .ad-wrapper {
        margin: 1.5rem auto 2rem;
    }

    .ad-top-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.25rem;
        padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    }

    .ad-top-hint {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    /* Stats Bar (Clean 2x2 Grid) */
    .stats-bar {
        padding: 1.5rem 0;
    }

    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .stat-item {
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .stat-item i {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
        padding: 0.55rem;
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    /* Progressive Jackpot & Live Wins */
    .jackpot-card {
        padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    }

    .jackpot-badge {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .jackpot-title {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
    }

    .jackpot-amount {
        font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5.5vw, 2.5rem);
        letter-spacing: 0;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
        overflow-wrap: anywhere;
    }

    .jackpot-subtext {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .jackpot-card .btn-primary {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .live-wins-card {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem;
    }

    .live-win-row {
        padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
    }

    .win-user-avatar {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
        min-width: 30px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .win-meta h5 {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .win-meta span {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .win-payout {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    .win-tag {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

    /* About Us */
    .about-grid {
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .about-geometric-wrap {
        padding: 0.75rem;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .about-polygon-bg {
        width: 90%;
        height: 95%;
    }

    .about-dot-matrix {
        display: none;
    }

    .about-photo-wrapper {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .about-host-img {
        height: 260px;
    }

    .about-badge-pill {
        bottom: 0.75rem;
        left: 0.75rem;
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    }

    .about-content p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        line-height: 1.7;
        margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }

    /* Why Choose Us */
    .why-grid-layout {
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .why-circles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .why-circle-card {
        padding: 1.6rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .circle-icon-badge {
        width: 64px;
        height: 64px;
        font-size: 1.6rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .why-circle-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .why-circle-card p {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    /* Services & Hex Cards */
    .services-header {
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }

    .hex-grid {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .hex-card {
        padding: 2rem 1.4rem;
    }

    .hex-icon-wrapper {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        font-size: 1.75rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .hex-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .hex-card p {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    .cms-category-grid {
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    /* Official Providers (Clean 2-Column Mobile Grid) */
    .providers-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 0.85rem;
    }

    .provider-card {
        padding: 1.25rem 0.85rem;
    }

    .provider-icon-wrap {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 1.4rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .provider-card h4 {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    }

    .provider-card p {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        line-height: 1.45;
        margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    }

    .provider-badge {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
    }

    /* Promo Grid */
    .promo-grid {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .promo-card {
        padding: 1.6rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .promo-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .promo-value {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
    }

    .promo-desc {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    .promo-card .btn-primary,
    .promo-card .btn-learn-more {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    /* VIP Tiers Grid */
    .vip-tiers-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .vip-card {
        padding: 1.8rem 1.4rem;
    }

    .vip-icon {
        width: 52px;
        height: 52px;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .vip-card h4 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .vip-tier-rate {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }

    .vip-perks-list {
        gap: 0.6rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .vip-perks-list li {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .vip-card .btn-secondary,
    .vip-card .btn-primary {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    /* How It Works (Steps) */
    .steps-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .step-item {
        padding: 1.6rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .step-icon {
        width: 52px;
        height: 52px;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .step-item h4 {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .step-item p {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    /* Blog / Gallery */
    .blog-section-top {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .blog-section-top .btn-learn-more {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .gallery-thumb {
        height: 200px;
    }

    .gallery-body {
        padding: 1.25rem;
    }

    .gallery-heading {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .gallery-excerpt {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    /* Testimonials */
    .testimonials-grid {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .testi-card {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .testi-text {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        line-height: 1.65;
    }

    .testi-avatar {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .testi-name {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .testi-role {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    /* FAQ */
    .faq-list {
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .faq-question {
        padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        min-height: 48px;
    }

    .faq-answer {
        padding: 0 1.25rem 1.2rem;
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        line-height: 1.65;
    }

    /* CTA Banner */
    .cta-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .cta-actions {
        width: 100%;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.85rem;
    }

    .cta-actions a {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    /* Banking Grid & Trust Strip */
    .banking-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .bank-card {
        padding: 1.1rem 1rem;
    }

    .bank-icon-box {
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .bank-details h5 {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .bank-details span {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    /* 2x2 Grid for Banking Trust Strip */
    .banking-trust-strip {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1rem;
        padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .trust-item {
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .trust-item i {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .trust-item span {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    /* Responsible Gaming Bar */
    .responsible-gaming-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 1rem;
        margin: 2rem 0 1.5rem;
        padding: 1.25rem 0;
    }

    .compliance-badges {
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .compliance-badge {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-left-col {
        padding: 2rem 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .hero-heading {
        font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 7vw, 1.95rem);
    }

    .hero-right-banner {
        height: 210px;
        min-height: 210px;
    }

    .stats-grid {
        gap: 0.85rem;
    }

    .stat-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

    .providers-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 0.6rem;
    }

    .provider-card {
        padding: 1rem 0.6rem;
    }

    .provider-icon-wrap {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

    .provider-card h4 {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
    }

    .provider-card p {
        display: none; /* Keep cards sleek and clean on extra small screens */
    }

    .banking-trust-strip {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
    }

    .trust-item span {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }

    .about-host-img {
        height: 230px;
    }
}