/* =========================
   DateSlots - Casino Vibe UI
   Header + Base
========================= */

:root{
  --bg: #070A10;
  --panel: rgba(12, 16, 26, 0.75);
  --panel-2: rgba(10, 14, 24, 0.92);
  --text: #EAF0FF;
  --muted: rgba(234, 240, 255, 0.72);

  --gold: #F7C948;
  --gold-2: #D9A62A;

  --border: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  --shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);

  --r: 16px;
}

*{ box-sizing: border-box; }
html, body { height: 100%; }
body.ds-body{
  margin: 0;
  font-family: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji";
  background: radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 10% 0%, rgba(247,201,72,0.10), transparent 55%),
              radial-gradient(900px 500px at 90% 10%, rgba(0,153,255,0.10), transparent 55%),
              var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
}

/* Accessibility */
.skip-link{
  position: absolute;
  left: -999px;
  top: 10px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #000;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  z-index: 9999;
}
.skip-link:focus{ left: 10px; }

/* Header (sticky, casino premium vibe) */
.ds-header{
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,10,16,0.92), rgba(7,10,16,0.65));
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.ds-header__inner{
  width: min(1100px, 100%);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 15px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* Brand */
.ds-brand{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text);
}
.ds-brand__logo{
  width: 60px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid rgba(247,201,72,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(247,201,72,0.12);
  background: rgba(247,201,72,0.06);
}
.ds-brand__name{
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  position: relative;
}
.ds-brand__name::after{
  content: "";
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(247,201,72,0.85), transparent);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Desktop nav */
.ds-nav{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.ds-nav__link{
  color: var(--muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform .12s ease, background .12s ease, border-color .12s ease, color .12s ease;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
.ds-nav__link:hover{
  color: var(--text);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.ds-nav__link--cta{
  color: #0A0C12;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-2));
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(247,201,72,0.18);
}
.ds-nav__link--cta:hover{
  color: #0A0C12;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffd56a, var(--gold));
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Burger (mobile) */
.ds-burger{
  display: none;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 10px 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.ds-burger__line{
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(234,240,255,0.86);
  margin: 5px 0;
  border-radius: 99px;
}

/* Mobile menu */
.ds-mobile{
  display: none;
  width: min(1180px, 92%);
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  padding: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  background: var(--panel-2);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.ds-mobile.is-open{ display: grid; gap: 6px; }
.ds-mobile__link{
  color: var(--text);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 12px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.ds-mobile__link:hover{
  background: rgba(247,201,72,0.10);
  border-color: rgba(247,201,72,0.28);
}
.ds-mobile__link--cta{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(247,201,72,0.95), rgba(217,166,42,0.95));
  color: #0A0C12;
  border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Main placeholder spacing */
.ds-main{
  width: min(1180px, 92%);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 22px 0 40px;
}

/* Responsive rules */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .ds-nav{ display: none; }
  .ds-burger{ display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
  .ds-header__inner{ padding: 10px 0; }
}



/* =========================
   Hero Section
========================= */

.ds-hero{
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  min-height: 420px;
}

.ds-hero__bg{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("https://coopboardgames.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/VIP-Slots-Casino-Premium-Gaming-Experience-for-High-Roller-Players.jpeg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.05);
}

.ds-hero__overlay{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 20% 15%, rgba(247,201,72,0.16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 380px at 85% 20%, rgba(0,153,255,0.14), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,10,16,0.65), rgba(7,10,16,0.92));
}

.ds-hero__content{
  position: relative;
  padding: 44px;
  width: min(820px, 92%);
}

.ds-hero__badge{
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,0.92);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}

.ds-hero__title{
  margin: 14px 0 10px;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 3.2rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
}

.ds-hero__text{
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 60ch;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,0.78);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.ds-hero__cta{
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Buttons */
.ds-btn{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform .12s ease, background .12s ease, border-color .12s ease, color .12s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.ds-btn--gold{
  color: #0A0C12;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-2));
  border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(247,201,72,0.22);
}
.ds-btn--gold:hover{ transform: translateY(-1px); }

.ds-btn--ghost{
  color: rgba(234,240,255,0.92);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
}
.ds-btn--ghost:hover{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Stats row */
.ds-hero__stats{
  margin-top: 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
  width: min(680px, 100%);
}

.ds-stat{
  padding: 12px 12px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(12, 16, 26, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.ds-stat__num{
  display: block;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,0.95);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.ds-stat__label{
  display: block;
  margin-top: 4px;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,0.70);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

@media (max-width: 720px){
  .ds-hero{ min-height: 420px; }
  .ds-hero__content{ padding: 22px; width: 100%; }
  .ds-hero__stats{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}



/* =========================
   Section + Review Cards
========================= */

.ds-section{
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 22px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  background: rgba(12, 16, 26, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

.ds-section__head{
  display: grid;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ds-section__title{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.ds-section__text{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,0.72);
  max-width: 70ch;
}

/* Cards grid */
.ds-cards{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.ds-card{
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  background: rgba(10, 14, 24, 0.72);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  transition: transform .14s ease, border-color .14s ease, background .14s ease;
}

.ds-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(247,201,72,0.22);
  background: rgba(10, 14, 24, 0.82);
}

.ds-card__img{
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(247,201,72,0.06);
}

.ds-card__img img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.05);
}

.ds-card__body{
  padding: 14px;
}

.ds-card__meta{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ds-chip{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,0.88);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}

.ds-rating{
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(247,201,72,0.95);
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.ds-card__title{
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.ds-card__title a{
  color: rgba(234,240,255,0.95);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.ds-card__title a:hover{
  color: rgba(247,201,72,0.95);
}

.ds-card__text{
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,0.72);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.ds-card__btn{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0A0C12;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-2));
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(247,201,72,0.18);
}
.ds-card__btn:hover{ transform: translateY(-1px); }

.ds-section__foot{
  margin-top: 14px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .ds-cards{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .ds-section{ padding: 16px; }
  .ds-cards{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}



/* =========================
   Guides Section
========================= */

.ds-section--guides{
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 15% 10%, rgba(247,201,72,0.10), transparent 60%),
    rgba(12, 16, 26, 0.45);
}

.ds-guides{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.ds-guide{
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  background: rgba(10, 14, 24, 0.72);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.30);
  padding: 14px;
  transition: transform .14s ease, border-color .14s ease, background .14s ease;
}

.ds-guide:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(247,201,72,0.22);
  background: rgba(10, 14, 24, 0.82);
}

.ds-guide__top{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ds-guide__icon{
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(10, 14, 24, 0.95);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(247,201,72,0.95), rgba(217,166,42,0.95));
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(247,201,72,0.18);
}

.ds-guide__tags{
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.ds-tag{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 850;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,0.82);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}

.ds-guide__title{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.ds-guide__title a{
  color: rgba(234,240,255,0.95);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.ds-guide__title a:hover{
  color: rgba(247,201,72,0.95);
}

.ds-guide__text{
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,0.72);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.ds-guide__link{
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,0.88);
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.ds-guide__link:hover{
  background: rgba(247,201,72,0.10);
  border-color: rgba(247,201,72,0.24);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1100px){
  .ds-guides{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .ds-guides{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}




/* =========================
   Featured Picks (2 cards)
========================= */

.ds-feature{
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 22px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  background:
    radial-gradient(1000px 520px at 80% 0%, rgba(247,201,72,0.10), transparent 60%),
    rgba(12, 16, 26, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

.ds-feature__grid{
  margin-top: 14px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}

.ds-feature-card{
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  background: rgba(10, 14, 24, 0.72);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  transition: transform .14s ease, border-color .14s ease, background .14s ease;
}

.ds-feature-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(247,201,72,0.24);
  background: rgba(10, 14, 24, 0.82);
}

.ds-feature-card__img{
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(247,201,72,0.06);
}

.ds-feature-card__img::after{
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.05), rgba(0,0,0,0.55));
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ds-feature-card__img img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.05);
}

.ds-feature-card__body{
  padding: 14px;
}

.ds-feature-card__kicker{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,0.88);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}

.ds-feature-card__title{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.ds-feature-card__title a{
  color: rgba(234,240,255,0.95);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.ds-feature-card__title a:hover{
  color: rgba(247,201,72,0.95);
}

.ds-feature-card__text{
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,0.72);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.ds-feature-card__btn{
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: #0A0C12;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-2));
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(247,201,72,0.18);
}
.ds-feature-card__btn:hover{ transform: translateY(-1px); }

@media (max-width: 860px){
  .ds-feature__grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px){
  .ds-feature{ padding: 16px; }
}


/* =========================
   Full Width Cinematic Section
========================= */

.ds-fullwidth{
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 70vh;        /* zyada height */
  margin: 22px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}

.ds-fullwidth__bg{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("https://www.solutiontipster.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Slots-Casino.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.08);
}

.ds-fullwidth__overlay{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 20% 20%, rgba(247,201,72,0.18), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,10,16,0.35), rgba(7,10,16,0.95));
}

.ds-fullwidth__content{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  min-height: 70vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 44px;
  width: min(900px, 92%);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ds-fullwidth__kicker{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.35px;
  color: rgba(247,201,72,0.95);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.ds-fullwidth__title{
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.6px;
}

.ds-fullwidth__text{
  max-width: 60ch;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  color: rgba(234,240,255,0.78);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 720px){
  .ds-fullwidth{
    min-height: 60vh;
  }
  .ds-fullwidth__content{
    min-height: 60vh;
    padding: 22px;
  }
}



/* =========================
   Footer Section
========================= */

.ds-footer{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,10,16,0.95), rgba(7,10,16,0.85));
  color: rgba(234,240,255,0.88);
  padding: 40px 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  position: relative;
}

.ds-footer__inner{
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ds-footer__logo{
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ds-footer__logo img{
  width: 120px;  /* Adjust logo size */
}

.ds-footer__desc{
  max-width: 300px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ds-footer__contact{
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.ds-footer__center, .ds-footer__right{
  flex: 1;
}

.ds-footer__center h4, .ds-footer__right h4{
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ds-footer__center ul, .ds-footer__right ul{
  list-style-type: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

.ds-footer__center li, .ds-footer__right li{
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ds-footer__center a, .ds-footer__right a{
  color: rgba(234,240,255,0.92);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.ds-footer__center a:hover, .ds-footer__right a:hover{
  color: var(--gold);
}

.ds-footer__bottom{
  margin-top: 32px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.ds-footer__bottom a{
  color: rgba(234,240,255,0.88);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ds-footer__bottom a:hover{
  color: var(--gold);
}

@media (max-width: 920px){
  .ds-footer__inner{
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .ds-footer__center, .ds-footer__right{
    text-align: center;
  }
}



/* =========================
   Blog Section
========================= */

.blog-section {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding: 22px;
  background: rgba(12, 16, 26, 0.45);
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3.4rem);
  color: rgba(234, 240, 255, 0.95);
}

.section-header p {
  color: rgba(234, 240, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Blog Cards Container */
.blog-cards-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

/* Blog Card */
.blog-card {
  background: rgba(10, 14, 24, 0.72);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.blog-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}

.card-content {
  padding: 16px;
}

.card-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: rgba(234, 240, 255, 0.95);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.card-content p {
  color: rgba(234, 240, 255, 0.78);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Read Article Button */
.read-article-btn {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-2));
  color: #0a0c12;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.12s ease, background-color 0.12s ease;
}

.read-article-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(247, 201, 72, 0.95), var(--gold-2));
}

/* Explore More Button */
.explore-more-container {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.explore-more-btn {
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-2));
  color: #0a0c12;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: transform 0.12s ease, background-color 0.12s ease;
}

.explore-more-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(247, 201, 72, 0.95), var(--gold-2));
}

/* Mobile / Tablet Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-cards-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .blog-cards-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}