diff --git a/src/functional_tests/test_billboard.py b/src/functional_tests/test_billboard.py
index 38fb813..fe2e346 100644
--- a/src/functional_tests/test_billboard.py
+++ b/src/functional_tests/test_billboard.py
@@ -97,11 +97,11 @@ class BillboardScrollTest(FunctionalTest):
         )
 
         # Gate fill events are rendered as prose
-        self.assertIn("deposits a Coin-on-a-String for slot 1 (7 days)", scroll.text)
-        self.assertIn("deposits a Free Token for slot 2 (7 days)", scroll.text)
+        self.assertIn("deposits a Coin-on-a-String for slot 1 (expires in 7 days).", scroll.text)
+        self.assertIn("deposits a Free Token for slot 2 (expires in 7 days).", scroll.text)
 
         # Role selection event is rendered as prose
-        self.assertIn("elects to start as Player", scroll.text)
+        self.assertIn("elects to start as the Player", scroll.text)
 
     # ------------------------------------------------------------------ #
     # Test 3 — current user's events are right-aligned; others' are left  #