/* =========================================================
   TribalGaming.com — Design System
   Leading industry portal. Newsroom typography.
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  /* Palette — earthy, editorial, confident */
  --ink: #12130f;
  --ink-soft: #2a2b25;
  --paper: #faf7f1;
  --paper-warm: #f3ece0;
  --paper-card: #ffffff;
  --rule: #d9d1bf;
  --muted: #6e6a5f;
  --brand: #8a2a1f;        /* deep red — evokes earthen clay */
  --brand-deep: #611d15;
  --accent: #c98a1b;       /* burnished gold */
  --accent-soft: #f5e3bf;
  --sage: #4a5d3a;         /* sovereignty green */
  --sky: #27506b;          /* prairie sky blue */
  --danger: #b33a2a;
  --ok: #3d6b3a;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(18,19,15,.06), 0 1px 1px rgba(18,19,15,.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(18,19,15,.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(18,19,15,.14);

  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 14px;

  --container: 1240px;
  --container-narrow: 880px;

  /* Type scale */
  --font-serif: "Source Serif Pro", "Playfair Display", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;
  --font-sans: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: "JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, monospace;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  margin: 0;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img, svg { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--brand); text-decoration: none; transition: color .15s; }
a:hover { color: var(--brand-deep); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 .5em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 3.75rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.55rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; }
p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; }

.container { max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.container-narrow { max-width: var(--container-narrow); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

/* --------- Top utility bar --------- */
.topbar {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #e8e2d3;
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.topbar .container { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.topbar a { color: #f0d9a7; }
.topbar .today { color: #c7c0ad; }

/* --------- Masthead --------- */
.masthead {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 22px 0 18px;
}
.masthead .wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.logo {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 32px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.logo:hover { text-decoration: none; color: var(--ink); }
.logo .mark {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: var(--brand);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}
.logo .mark::before, .logo .mark::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; background: var(--accent);
}
.logo .mark::before {
  inset: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--accent) 0 30%, transparent 31%),
              conic-gradient(from 0deg, var(--accent) 0 25%, transparent 25% 50%, var(--accent) 50% 75%, transparent 75%);
  mask: radial-gradient(circle, transparent 0 25%, black 26%);
  -webkit-mask: radial-gradient(circle, transparent 0 25%, black 26%);
}
.logo .tag { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; display: block; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 2px; }

.search-mini {
  display: flex; align-items: center; background: var(--paper-warm); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 14px; gap: 8px; min-width: 220px;
}
.search-mini input { border: none; background: transparent; outline: none; font-size: 14px; width: 100%; }

/* --------- Primary nav --------- */
.nav {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #f1ebdc;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--brand);
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 40;
}
.nav .wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; overflow-x: auto; }
.nav a {
  color: #f1ebdc;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom: -3px;
}
.nav a:hover { color: #fff; text-decoration: none; background: rgba(255,255,255,.04); }
.nav a.active { border-bottom-color: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
.nav .spacer { flex: 1; }
.nav .cta {
  background: var(--brand);
  color: #fff;
  border-left: 1px solid #000;
}
.nav .cta:hover { background: var(--brand-deep); }

/* --------- Breadcrumbs --------- */
.crumbs { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.crumbs a { color: var(--muted); }
.crumbs .sep { margin: 0 6px; opacity: .6; }

/* --------- Hero / Homepage top --------- */
.hero-home {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper) 0%, var(--paper-warm) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  padding: 48px 0 40px;
}
.hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
.hero-lead .kicker { color: var(--brand); font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 14px; display: inline-block; }
.hero-lead h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero-lead .sub { font-size: 19px; color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 62ch; }
.hero-lead .byline { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 18px; }
.hero-side { background: var(--paper-card); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.hero-side h4 { color: var(--brand); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.hero-side ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.hero-side li { padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted var(--rule); font-size: 14.5px; }
.hero-side li:last-child { border: 0; }
.hero-side .stamp { color: var(--muted); font-size: 12px; display: block; margin-top: 4px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 28px; }
}

/* --------- Section headings --------- */
.section { padding: 56px 0; }
.section.alt { background: var(--paper-warm); }
.section.dark { background: var(--ink); color: #f0ead9; }
.section.dark h2, .section.dark h3 { color: #fff; }
.section-head { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 28px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ink); padding-bottom: 10px; }
.section.dark .section-head { border-bottom-color: var(--accent); }
.section-head h2 { margin: 0; }
.section-head .more { font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700; }

/* --------- News cards --------- */
.news-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 28px; }
.news-grid .feat { grid-row: span 2; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .news-grid .feat { grid-row: auto; } }
.card {
  background: var(--paper-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .15s, box-shadow .15s;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.card .thumb { aspect-ratio: 16/10; background: var(--paper-warm); display: block; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.card .thumb svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.card .body { padding: 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; flex: 1; }
.card .cat { color: var(--brand); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; }
.card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 2px 0; }
.card.feat h3 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
.card .dek { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 14.5px; flex: 1; }
.card .meta { color: var(--muted); font-size: 12.5px; display: flex; gap: 10px; border-top: 1px dotted var(--rule); padding-top: 10px; }

/* --------- Directory preview / quick-stats --------- */
.stats-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.stat {
  background: var(--paper-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand);
  padding: 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.stat .n { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 2.6rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ink); display: block; line-height: 1; }
.stat .l { color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; margin-top: 6px; font-weight: 600; }
.stat .src { color: var(--muted); font-size: 11px; margin-top: 10px; display: block; }

/* --------- Newsletter strip --------- */
.newsletter {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: #f3ecd9;
  padding: 48px 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(201,138,27,.18), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(138,42,31,.3), transparent 45%);
}
.newsletter h2 { color: #fff; max-width: 18ch; }
.newsletter p { color: #d7cfb9; max-width: 50ch; }
.newsletter .form { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 14px; max-width: 520px; }
.newsletter input[type=email] { flex:1; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: var(--radius); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2); background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); color: #fff; font-size: 15px; }
.newsletter input[type=email]::placeholder { color: #c3bca7; }
.newsletter button { padding: 14px 22px; background: var(--accent); color: var(--ink); border: 0; border-radius: var(--radius); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer; }
.newsletter button:hover { background: #dda434; }
.newsletter .legal { font-size: 12px; color: #a19a87; margin-top: 10px; }
.newsletter .wrap { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 800px) { .newsletter .wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* --------- Footer --------- */
.foot { background: #0d0e0b; color: #c7c0ad; padding: 48px 0 24px; font-size: 14px; }
.foot a { color: #e2d8be; }
.foot h5 { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 14px; }
.foot .grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .foot .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.foot ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.foot .about { max-width: 32ch; }
.foot .base { border-top: 1px solid #2a2b25; padding-top: 16px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; color: #8e8773; font-size: 12.5px; }

/* --------- Buttons & pills --------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--brand); color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 0; cursor: pointer;
}
.btn:hover { background: var(--brand-deep); color: #fff; text-decoration: none; }
.btn.ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border: 2px solid var(--ink); }
.btn.ghost:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; }
.btn.sm { padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 12.5px; }
.pill { display: inline-block; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.pill.green { background: #dfe9d3; color: var(--sage); }
.pill.blue { background: #d7e4ec; color: var(--sky); }
.pill.red { background: #f2d4d0; color: var(--brand-deep); }

/* --------- Article / long-form --------- */
.article-head { padding: 54px 0 28px; background: var(--paper-warm); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.article-head .kicker { color: var(--brand); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 13px; }
.article-head h1 { max-width: 26ch; margin: 14px 0; }
.article-head .dek { font-size: 19px; color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 60ch; }
.article-head .byline { display: flex; gap: 18px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 13.5px; margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); }

.prose { max-width: 72ch; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--ink-soft); padding: 36px 24px; }
.prose h2 { font-size: 1.9rem; margin-top: 2em; color: var(--ink); }
.prose h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-top: 1.8em; color: var(--ink); }
.prose p, .prose ul, .prose ol { margin-bottom: 1.2em; }
.prose ul, .prose ol { padding-left: 1.4em; }
.prose li { margin-bottom: .4em; }
.prose blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand);
  margin: 1.8em 0; padding: .4em 0 .4em 1.4em;
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.25em; color: var(--ink);
}
.prose .callout {
  background: var(--paper-warm);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  margin: 1.6em 0;
  font-size: .95em;
}
.prose .callout h4 { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--brand); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.prose table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 1.4em 0; font-size: .95em; }
.prose th, .prose td { text-align: left; padding: 10px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.prose th { background: var(--paper-warm); font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: .8em; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; }

/* --------- Table of contents --------- */
.toc {
  position: sticky; top: 80px;
  background: var(--paper-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.toc h4 { margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--brand); }
.toc ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.toc li { padding: 6px 0; border-bottom: 1px dotted var(--rule); }
.toc li:last-child { border: 0; }

/* --------- Directory specific --------- */
.dir-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr; gap: 28px; padding: 32px 0; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .dir-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.filters { background: var(--paper-card); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 20px; position: sticky; top: 80px; align-self: start; }
.filters h4 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.filters .group { border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); padding: 16px 0 8px; }
.filters label { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 14px; padding: 4px 0; cursor: pointer; }
.filters input[type=search] { width: 100%; padding: 10px 12px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--radius); font-size: 14px; }

.dir-toolbar { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 16px; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.dir-toolbar .count { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); }
.dir-toolbar .sort { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; font-size: 14px; }
.dir-toolbar select { padding: 8px 10px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--radius); font-size: 14px; background: #fff; }

.tribe-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 18px; }
.tribe-card { background: var(--paper-card); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 20px; }
.tribe-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.tribe-card .loc { color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.tribe-card .props { font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.tribe-card .tags { display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.tribe-card .actions { display: flex; gap: 8px; }

/* --------- Map --------- */
.map-wrap { background: var(--paper-card); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.map-legend { display: flex; gap: 16px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.map-legend .dot { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-block; margin-right: 4px; vertical-align: middle; }
.map-svg { width: 100%; height: auto; }
.map-svg .state { fill: var(--paper-warm); stroke: var(--rule); stroke-width: .5; transition: fill .15s; cursor: pointer; }
.map-svg .state:hover { fill: var(--accent-soft); }
.map-svg .state.has-casino { fill: #e4d4a8; }
.map-svg .pin { fill: var(--brand); cursor: pointer; transition: r .1s; }
.map-svg .pin:hover { fill: var(--brand-deep); }

/* --------- Legal guide specific --------- */
.legal-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a3624 0%, #1a2315 100%);
  color: #f0ead9;
  padding: 60px 0 48px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.legal-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(201,138,27,.2), transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.legal-hero .container { position: relative; }
.legal-hero .kicker { color: var(--accent); letter-spacing: .15em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; }
.legal-hero h1 { color: #fff; max-width: 24ch; }
.legal-hero .dek { color: #d4ceba; font-size: 19px; max-width: 62ch; }

.legal-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr; gap: 40px; padding: 48px 0; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .legal-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* --------- Compare tool --------- */
.compare-wrap { padding: 40px 0; }
.compare-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr 1fr; gap: 1px; background: var(--rule); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }
.compare-row > div { background: #fff; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 14px; }
.compare-row.head > div { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
.compare-row .lbl { background: var(--paper-warm); font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; color: var(--muted); }
.compare-select { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.compare-select select { width: 100%; padding: 12px 14px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--radius); font-size: 15px; background: #fff; }

/* --------- Events / jobs --------- */
.event-list { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.event-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr auto; gap: 20px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-left: 4px solid var(--accent); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 18px; align-items: center; }
.event-row .date { text-align: center; border-right: 1px dotted var(--rule); padding-right: 16px; }
.event-row .date .m { color: var(--brand); text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .1em; font-weight: 700; }
.event-row .date .d { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; }
.event-row .date .y { color: var(--muted); font-size: 12px; }
.event-row h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0 0 2px; }
.event-row .where { color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; }

.job-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 14px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; align-items: center; }
.job-row h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0 0 2px; }
.job-row .meta { color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* --------- Utility --------- */
.kicker { color: var(--brand); font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.muted { color: var(--muted); }
.small { font-size: 13px; }
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
.tag { display: inline-block; background: var(--paper-warm); border: 1px solid var(--rule); padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.divider { border: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--rule); margin: 40px 0; }

/* Focus styles */
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Print-friendly */
@media print {
  .nav, .topbar, .newsletter, .foot { display: none; }
  body { background: #fff; font-size: 12pt; }
}

/* =========================================================
   PREMIUM POLISH LAYER — richer visuals, textures, animation
   ========================================================= */

/* Paper-texture subtle noise behind the whole site */
body {
  background-color: var(--paper);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(18,19,15,.035) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
}

/* ------- Stronger logo mark ------- */
.logo .mark {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #b83a2c, var(--brand-deep) 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(138,42,31,.3), inset 0 -2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.logo .mark::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, var(--accent) 0 14%, transparent 15%),
    conic-gradient(from 0deg, var(--accent-soft) 0 12.5%, transparent 12.5% 25%, var(--accent-soft) 25% 37.5%, transparent 37.5% 50%, var(--accent-soft) 50% 62.5%, transparent 62.5% 75%, var(--accent-soft) 75% 87.5%, transparent 87.5% 100%);
  mask: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, transparent 0 13%, black 14% 85%, transparent 86%);
  -webkit-mask: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, transparent 0 13%, black 14% 85%, transparent 86%);
  opacity: .85;
}
.logo .mark::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,220,160,.35);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ------- Dramatic homepage hero ------- */
.hero-home {
  position: relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(250,247,241,.1) 0%, var(--paper-warm) 100%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 30%, rgba(201,138,27,.16) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 70%, rgba(138,42,31,.12) 0%, transparent 55%),
    var(--paper);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 68px 0 56px;
}
.hero-home::before {
  /* Geometric pattern overlay */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(60deg, transparent 48%, rgba(138,42,31,.06) 49% 50%, transparent 51%),
    linear-gradient(-60deg, transparent 48%, rgba(201,138,27,.05) 49% 50%, transparent 51%),
    linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 48%, rgba(74,93,58,.04) 49% 50%, transparent 51%);
  background-size: 60px 104px, 60px 104px, 60px 104px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .8;
}
.hero-home::after {
  /* Tribal-inspired linear motif accent in corner */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: -40px;
  width: 340px; height: 340px;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(138,42,31,.12) 0 2px, transparent 2px 14px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(-45deg, rgba(201,138,27,.08) 0 2px, transparent 2px 14px);
  mask: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, black 0 60%, transparent 61%);
  -webkit-mask: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, black 0 60%, transparent 61%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-home .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-lead h1 {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--ink) 70%, var(--brand-deep) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.hero-lead .kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(138,42,31,.08);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(138,42,31,.2);
}
.hero-lead .kicker::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--brand);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 var(--brand);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(138,42,31,.6); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(138,42,31,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(138,42,31,0); }
}

/* Hero sidebar upgrade */
.hero-side {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fdfaf2 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--brand);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-side::before {
  content: "LIVE";
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px; right: 18px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .15em;
  color: var(--brand);
  background: rgba(138,42,31,.1);
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.hero-side h4 { padding-right: 50px; }

/* ------- Section headings with accent bar ------- */
.section-head {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
}
.section-head::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px; left: 0;
  width: 80px; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
}
.section.dark .section-head::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent) 0%, #dda434 100%);
}

/* ------- Card hover polish ------- */
.card { transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease; position: relative; }
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--accent); }
.card .thumb {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card .thumb::after {
  /* Glossy overlay */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(0,0,0,.15) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.card .cat {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 14px;
}
.card .cat::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 8px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--brand);
}

/* ------- Stats row visual boost ------- */
.stat {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.stat:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }
.stat::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px; right: -20px;
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,138,27,.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.stat .n {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--brand-deep) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

/* ------- Newsletter strip — more theatrical ------- */
.newsletter {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--ink);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(201,138,27,.22), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(138,42,31,.4), transparent 50%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(255,255,255,.015) 0 2px, transparent 2px 20px);
}
.newsletter::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand) 0%, var(--accent) 50%, var(--sage) 100%);
}
.newsletter::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,138,27,.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 0 0 60px transparent,
    inset 0 0 0 61px rgba(201,138,27,.1),
    inset 0 0 0 120px transparent,
    inset 0 0 0 121px rgba(201,138,27,.06);
}
.newsletter .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

/* ------- Nav refinement ------- */
.nav {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(18,19,15,.22);
}
.nav a {
  position: relative;
}
.nav a.active::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 30px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 2px 2px 0 0;
}
.nav .cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand) 0%, var(--brand-deep) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nav .cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.15), transparent);
  animation: shine 3s infinite;
}
@keyframes shine { 0% { left: -100%; } 40%, 100% { left: 100%; } }

/* ------- Legal hero upgrade ------- */
.legal-hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, #2a3624 0%, #1a2315 60%, #0d1409 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.legal-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,138,27,.06) 0 1px, transparent 1px 30px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(201,138,27,.05) 0 1px, transparent 1px 30px);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.legal-hero::after {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(201,138,27,.28), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 90%, rgba(138,42,31,.2), transparent 45%);
}

/* ------- Dark section upgrade ------- */
.section.dark {
  background-color: var(--ink);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(138,42,31,.25) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 30%, rgba(201,138,27,.15) 0%, transparent 55%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section.dark::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent), transparent);
}

/* ------- Article head refinement ------- */
.article-head {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.article-head::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand) 0%, var(--accent) 50%, var(--sage) 100%);
}

/* ------- Buttons refinement ------- */
.btn {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #9a3528 0%, var(--brand) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(138,42,31,.3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  transition: transform .1s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand) 0%, var(--brand-deep) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(138,42,31,.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}
.btn.ghost {
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.btn.ghost:hover { background: var(--ink); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18,19,15,.3); }

/* ------- Tribe card refinement ------- */
.tribe-card {
  transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
  border-top: 3px solid transparent;
}
.tribe-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-top-color: var(--brand);
}

/* ------- Event rows refinement ------- */
.event-row {
  transition: box-shadow .15s ease, transform .15s ease;
}
.event-row:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* ------- Map refinement ------- */
.map-svg .state {
  transition: fill .2s ease;
}
.map-svg .state.has-casino {
  fill: #e8d49c;
}
.map-svg .state.has-casino:hover {
  fill: var(--accent);
}
.map-svg .pin {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.25));
  transition: transform .15s ease;
  transform-origin: center;
}
.map-svg .pin:hover {
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* ------- Compare table refinement ------- */
.compare-row.head > div {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #2a2b25 0%, var(--ink) 100%);
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.compare-row .lbl {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper-warm) 0%, #ede5d4 100%);
}

/* ------- Footer refinement ------- */
.foot {
  position: relative;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 0%, rgba(138,42,31,.15) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
.foot::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand), var(--accent), var(--sage), var(--sky));
}

/* ------- Pills with richer styling ------- */
.pill {
  transition: background .15s, transform .15s;
  cursor: default;
}
.pill[href], a .pill, a.pill { cursor: pointer; }
.pill:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ------- Selection ------- */
::selection { background: var(--accent); color: var(--ink); }

/* ------- Scroll-margin for anchor nav ------- */
h2[id], h3[id] { scroll-margin-top: 80px; }

/* ------- Subtle fade-in for sections ------- */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.section, .hero-home, .article-head {
  animation: fadeUp .5s ease-out backwards;
}
.section:nth-of-type(2) { animation-delay: .05s; }
.section:nth-of-type(3) { animation-delay: .1s; }

/* =========================================================
   HERO SIZING — large bold headline, but fits above the fold.
   The headline text is short (6 words) so it wraps to 2 lines.
   ========================================================= */
.hero-home {
  padding: 44px 0 40px !important;
}
.hero-lead h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 3.75rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.08 !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
  max-width: 14ch;
}
.hero-lead .kicker {
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  padding: 5px 14px !important;
}
.hero-lead .sub {
  font-size: 17px !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  max-width: 58ch;
}
.hero-lead .byline {
  font-size: 13px !important;
  margin-top: 14px !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}
.hero-side {
  padding: 20px !important;
}
.hero-side h4 {
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
}
.hero-side li {
  padding: 8px 0 !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
}
.hero-side .stamp {
  font-size: 11.5px !important;
  margin-top: 3px !important;
}
.hero-side::before {
  top: 16px; right: 16px;
}

/* On short laptop screens only (700px or less), tighten modestly */
@media (max-height: 720px) {
  .hero-home { padding: 28px 0 24px !important; }
  .hero-lead h1 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.8vw, 3rem) !important; margin-bottom: 14px !important; }
  .hero-lead .sub { font-size: 15.5px !important; margin-bottom: 10px !important; }
  .hero-lead .byline { margin-top: 10px !important; }
  .hero-side li { padding: 6px 0 !important; font-size: 13px !important; }
}