/* extracted verbatim 2026-08-28 estate speed sweep. New content = new filename. */

        /* --- Local aliases mapped onto the locked design system (Site.Master tokens) --- */
        :root {
            --bg-app: var(--void);
            --bg-panel: var(--panel);
            --bg-card: var(--panel-2);
            --border-subtle: var(--line);
            --border-strong: var(--line-strong);
            --text-main: var(--ink);
            --text-muted: var(--ink-dim);
            --text-dim: var(--ink-faint);
            --color-primary: var(--action-hi);
            --color-signal: var(--model);
            --color-risk: var(--book);
            --color-gold: var(--gold);
            --font-ui: var(--ui);
            --font-data: var(--mono);
            --radius-md: 10px;
            --radius-lg: 16px;
        }

        body, html { background-color: var(--bg-app); color: var(--text-main); font-family: var(--font-ui); margin: 0; padding: 0; line-height: 1.5; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }
        .wrapper { width: 100%; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 24px 5% 8px; box-sizing: border-box; }
        a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, background .18s ease; }
        .bb-link { color: var(--action-hi); font-weight: 700; }
        .bb-link:hover { color: var(--accent-ink); }
        :focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--action-hi); outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 6px; }

        /* Shared ambient-lift card (per design system) */
        .lift { position: relative; background: var(--panel); border: 1px solid var(--card-edge); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -24px var(--accent-glow); overflow: hidden; }
        .lift::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto 0; height: 120px; pointer-events: none; background: radial-gradient(120% 100% at 50% 0%, rgba(70,140,255,.10), transparent 70%); }

        .breadcrumbs { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; font-size: 0.72rem; font-family: var(--font-data); color: var(--text-dim); letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; }
        .breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }
        .text-signal { color: var(--action-hi); }

        .betbetter-nav { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(120px, 1fr)); gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; padding: 6px; background: var(--bg-panel); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: var(--radius-md); }
        .nav-btn { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 44px; padding: 10px 12px; background: transparent; color: var(--text-muted); border-radius: 8px; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid transparent; cursor: pointer; white-space: nowrap; }
        .nav-btn:hover { background: rgba(70,140,255,0.10); color: var(--text-main); }
        .nav-btn.active { background: var(--accent-grad); color: #fff; border-color: var(--card-edge); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -10px var(--accent-glow); }

        .dropdown-wrapper { position: relative; }
        .dropdown-content { display: none; position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 6px); left: 0; width: 220px; background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-strong); border-radius: var(--radius-md); z-index: 50; box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); overflow: hidden; }
        .dropdown-wrapper.active .dropdown-content { display: block; }
        .dropdown-content a { display: block; min-height: 44px; padding: 12px 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
        .dropdown-content a:hover { background: rgba(70,140,255,0.08); color: var(--text-main); }
        .dropdown-content a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

        /* HERO */
        .hero { margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 26px 26px 24px; }
        .eyebrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-family: var(--font-data); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--action-hi); margin-bottom: 14px; }
        .eyebrow .pulse { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--model); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(52,211,153,.6); animation: pulse 2.2s infinite; }
        @keyframes pulse { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(52,211,153,.5); } 70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(52,211,153,0); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(52,211,153,0); } }
        .section-title { font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.6rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.025em; margin: 0 0 0.6rem 0; line-height: 1.08; }
        .section-description { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 760px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }
        .data-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; background: rgba(70,140,255,0.12); color: var(--action-hi); font-family: var(--font-data); font-size: 0.72rem; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--card-edge); margin-right: 8px; vertical-align: middle; }

        .hero-cta-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 20px; align-items: center; }
        .btn-grad { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; min-height: 44px; padding: 12px 20px; border-radius: 10px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.95rem; color: #fff; background: var(--accent-grad); border: 1px solid var(--card-edge); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -10px var(--accent-glow); cursor: pointer; }
        .btn-grad:hover { filter: brightness(1.06); }
        .btn-ghost { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; min-height: 44px; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 10px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-main); background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--border-strong); }
        .btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--card-edge); color: var(--action-hi); background: rgba(70,140,255,0.06); }

        /* Proof strip -> results */
        .bb-proof { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-top: 18px; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--card-edge); background: rgba(52,211,153,0.05); color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }
        .bb-proof .pf-ico { color: var(--model); }
        .bb-proof a { margin-left: auto; color: var(--action-hi); font-weight: 800; white-space: nowrap; }
        .bb-proof a:hover { color: var(--accent-ink); }

        /* Section heads */
        .grid-head { display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; margin: 4px 0 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
        .grid-head h2 { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.45rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin: 0; }
        .grid-head .sub { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.92rem; }

        /* News grid */
        #news-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr)); gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
        .news-card { position: relative; background: var(--panel); border: 1px solid var(--card-edge); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 16px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%; box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -28px var(--accent-glow); transition: transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease; overflow: hidden; }
        .news-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto 0; height: 90px; pointer-events: none; background: radial-gradient(120% 100% at 50% 0%, rgba(70,140,255,.10), transparent 70%); }
        .news-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: rgba(70,140,255,0.45); box-shadow: 0 26px 50px -24px var(--accent-glow); }
        .news-meta { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); padding-bottom: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; gap: 10px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
        .news-category { font-family: var(--font-data); font-weight: 700; color: var(--action-hi); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; font-size: 0.72rem; }
        .news-time { font-family: var(--font-data); color: var(--text-dim); white-space: nowrap; font-size: 0.78rem; }
        .news-title { font-size: 1.08rem; font-weight: 800; margin: 0; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.32; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
        .news-title a:hover { color: var(--action-hi); }
        .news-image { width: 100%; height: 188px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; border-radius: var(--radius-md); margin-bottom: 14px; border: 1px solid var(--card-edge); position: relative; z-index: 1; display: block; }

        .pagination { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin: 1.5rem 0 0; flex-wrap: wrap; }
        .pagination a { min-width: 44px; min-height: 44px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 8px 12px; background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); border-radius: var(--radius-md); color: var(--text-muted); transition: all 0.2s; }
        .pagination a:hover { background: rgba(70,140,255,0.10); color: var(--text-main); }
        .pagination a.current-page { background: var(--accent-grad); color: #fff; border-color: var(--card-edge); }
        .pagination a.disabled { color: var(--ink-faint); cursor: default; background-color: transparent; border-color: var(--border-subtle); }

        /* Secondary: signals + answers (demoted below the grid) */
        .answer-strip { margin: 30px 0 26px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
        .answer-card { padding: 20px; }
        .answer-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
        .answer-kicker { font-family: var(--font-data); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--action-hi); margin-bottom: 10px; }
        .answer-card h2 { margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 1.12rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-main); line-height: 1.3; }
        .answer-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; }
        .quick-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 10px; }
        .chip-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; min-height: 40px; padding: 9px 13px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--border-strong); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); color: var(--text-main); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; }
        .chip-link:hover { border-color: rgba(70,140,255,0.6); color: var(--action-hi); background: rgba(70,140,255,0.08); }
        .chip-dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--action-hi); }

        .signal-table-wrap { margin-top: 12px; overflow-x: auto; border-radius: var(--radius-md); border: 1px solid var(--border-strong); }
        table.signal-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 520px; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.18); }
        .signal-table th, .signal-table td { padding: 11px 13px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); vertical-align: top; }
        .signal-table th { text-align: left; font-family: var(--font-data); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-dim); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); }
        .signal-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
        .signal-table td { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.55; }
        .signal-pill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 4px 11px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--border-strong); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); color: var(--text-main); font-family: var(--font-data); font-size: 0.73rem; white-space: nowrap; }
        .signal-pill .dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 999px; background: var(--color-gold); }

        .full-width-email-signup { background: var(--bg-panel); border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); padding: 56px 5%; margin-top: 64px; }
        .email-input { background: var(--bg-card); border: 1px solid var(--border-strong); color: var(--ink); padding: 14px; border-radius: 8px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; min-height: 44px; }
        .email-input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--card-edge); }
        .signup-button { background: var(--accent-grad); color: #fff; padding: 14px; border:none; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; min-height: 44px; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -10px var(--accent-glow); }
        .signup-button:hover { filter: brightness(1.06); }

        .persuasive-stats-container { margin: 56px auto; text-align: center; }
        .persuasive-title { font-family: var(--display); font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.5vw, 2.3rem); margin-bottom: 36px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-main); position: relative; display: inline-block; padding-bottom: 14px; }
        .persuasive-title::after { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 0; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 64px; height: 4px; background: var(--accent-grad); border-radius: 2px; }
        .persuasive-stats-cards-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; }
        .stat-card { position: relative; background: var(--panel); border: 1px solid var(--card-edge); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 30px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -28px var(--accent-glow); transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease; overflow: hidden; }
        .stat-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0 0 auto 0; height: 100px; pointer-events: none; background: radial-gradient(120% 100% at 50% 0%, rgba(70,140,255,.10), transparent 70%); }
        .stat-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
        .stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: rgba(70,140,255,0.45); }
        .stat-icon-container { width: 66px; height: 66px; background: rgba(70,140,255,0.12); border: 1px solid var(--card-edge); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 18px; }
        .stat-icon { font-size: 28px; color: var(--action-hi); }
        .stat-number { font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--text-main); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: var(--font-data); }
        .stat-label { font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--action-hi); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; margin-bottom: 10px; display: block; }
        .stat-text { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; }

        /* SEO content (demoted explainer) */
        .seo-content { color: var(--text-muted); margin: 40px 0; padding: 24px; }
        .seo-content > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
        .seo-content h2 { color: var(--text-main); margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 1.3rem; font-family: var(--display); letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
        .seo-content h3 { color: var(--text-main); margin-top: 22px; font-size: 1.08rem; }
        .seo-content p { margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.7; }
        .seo-list { margin: 10px 0 0; padding-left: 18px; }
        .seo-list li { margin: 8px 0; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }
        .seo-kpis { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 12px; margin-top: 16px; }
        .kpi { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.22); border: 1px solid var(--border-strong); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 14px; }
        .kpi .k { font-family: var(--font-data); font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-dim); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
        .kpi .v { margin-top: 6px; color: var(--text-main); font-weight: 800; }
        .kpi .s { margin-top: 6px; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.55; }

        /* FAQ */
        .faq { margin-top: 14px; }
        details.faq-item { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.22); border: 1px solid var(--border-strong); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 14px 16px; margin: 10px 0; }
        details.faq-item[open] { border-color: rgba(70,140,255,0.55); background: rgba(70,140,255,0.06); }
        .faq-item summary { cursor: pointer; list-style: none; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-main); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 10px; min-height: 28px; }
        .faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
        .faq-item summary .q { font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.35; }
        .faq-item summary .chev { font-family: var(--font-data); color: var(--action-hi); font-size: 1.1rem; }
        .faq-item[open] summary .chev { transform: rotate(45deg); }
        .faq-item p { margin: 12px 0 0; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; }

        /* Partners */
        .partners-section { margin-top: 56px; padding: 40px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle); }
        .partners-logos-wrapper { overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; }
        .partners-logos { display: inline-block; animation: scroll 40s linear infinite; }
        .partners-logos i, .partners-logos img { font-size: 38px; margin: 0 30px; color: var(--text-dim); transition: color 0.3s; vertical-align: middle; }
        .partners-logos i:hover { color: var(--text-main); }
        @keyframes scroll { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

        @media (max-width: 920px) {
            .answer-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .seo-kpis { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
        }
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .hero { padding: 22px 18px; }
            #news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
            .betbetter-nav { display: flex; overflow-x: auto; flex-wrap: nowrap; }
            .nav-btn { flex: 0 0 auto; padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
            .bb-proof { flex-wrap: wrap; }
            .bb-proof a { margin-left: 0; }
        }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            .partners-logos { animation: none; }
            .eyebrow .pulse { animation: none; }
            .news-card { transition: none; }
        }