/** * Dynamic functions class */ // If this file is called directly, abort.x if ( ! defined( 'WPINC' ) ) { die; } if ( ! class_exists( 'Jet_Engine_Dynamic_Functions' ) ) { class Jet_Engine_Dynamic_Functions { private $functions_list = array(); private $cache_group = 'jet_engine_dynamic_functions'; public function __construct() { $number_format_settings = array( 'decimal_point' => array( 'label' => __( 'Decimals Point', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'text', 'default' => '.', ), 'thousands_separator' => array( 'label' => __( 'Thousands separator', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'text', 'default' => ',', ), 'decimal_count' => array( 'label' => __( 'Decimals Count', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'number', 'default' => 0, 'min' => 0, 'max' => 5, ), ); $this->functions_list = apply_filters( 'jet-engine/dynamic-functions/functions-list', array( 'sum' => array( 'label' => __( 'Summed value', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'sql', // sql or raw 'query' => 'SUM( CAST( meta_value AS DECIMAL( 10, %decimal_count% ) ) )', 'cb' => array( $this, 'number_format' ), 'custom_settings' => $number_format_settings, ), 'avg' => array( 'label' => __( 'Average value', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'sql', 'query' => 'ROUND( AVG( CAST( meta_value AS DECIMAL( 10, %decimal_count% ) ) ), %decimal_count% )', 'cb' => array( $this, 'number_format' ), 'custom_settings' => $number_format_settings, ), 'count' => array( 'label' => __( 'Count', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'sql', 'query' => 'COUNT(meta_value)', 'cb' => false, ), 'max' => array( 'label' => __( 'Maximum value', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'sql', 'query' => 'MAX( CAST( meta_value AS DECIMAL( 10, %decimal_count% ) ) )', 'cb' => array( $this, 'number_format' ), 'custom_settings' => $number_format_settings, ), 'min' => array( 'label' => __( 'Minimum value', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'sql', 'query' => 'MIN( CAST( meta_value AS DECIMAL( 10, %decimal_count% ) ) )', 'cb' => array( $this, 'number_format' ), 'custom_settings' => $number_format_settings, ), 'query_var' => array( 'label' => __( 'SQL query results', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'query_var', 'query' => false, 'cb' => array( $this, 'number_format' ), 'custom_settings' => $number_format_settings, 'custom_settings_cb' => array( $this, 'get_query_settings' ), ), ) ); add_filter( 'jet-engine/blocks-views/dynamic-content/data-sources', array( $this, 'register_blocks_dynamic_source' ) ); add_filter( 'jet-engine/blocks-views/editor-data', array( $this, 'register_blocks_controls' ) ); add_filter( 'jet-engine/blocks-views/dynamic-content/get-dynamic-value/dynamic_function', array( $this, 'get_block_dynamic_value' ), 10, 2 ); } /** * Register Dynamic function source for blocks dynamic data. * * @param [type] $sources [description] * @return [type] [description] */ public function register_blocks_dynamic_source( $sources ) { $sources[] = array( 'value' => 'dynamic_function', 'label' => __( 'Dynamic function', 'jet-engine' ), ); return $sources; } /** * Get block dyanmic value * * @param [type] $result [description] * @param [type] $data [description] * @return [type] [description] */ public function get_block_dynamic_value( $result, $data ) { $prepared_data = array(); $prefix = 'dynamic_functions_'; foreach ( $data as $key => $value ) { if ( false !== strpos( $key, $prefix ) ) { $prepared_data[ str_replace( $prefix, '', $key ) ] = $value; } } $function_name = \Jet_Engine_Tools::safe_get( 'function_name', $prepared_data ); $source = \Jet_Engine_Tools::safe_get( 'data_source', $prepared_data ); $field_name = \Jet_Engine_Tools::safe_get( 'field_name', $prepared_data ); if ( ! $source ) { $source = 'post_meta'; } $data_source = array( 'source' => $source ); if ( empty( $function_name ) ) { return; } if ( 'post_meta' === $source ) { $data_source['context'] = \Jet_Engine_Tools::safe_get( 'data_context', $prepared_data , 'all_posts' ); $data_source['context_tax'] = \Jet_Engine_Tools::safe_get( 'data_context_tax', $prepared_data ); $data_source['context_tax_term'] = \Jet_Engine_Tools::safe_get( 'data_context_tax_term', $prepared_data ); $data_source['context_user_id'] = \Jet_Engine_Tools::safe_get( 'data_context_user_id', $prepared_data ); $data_source['context_relation'] = \Jet_Engine_Tools::safe_get( 'data_context_relation', $prepared_data ); $data_source['post_status'] = \Jet_Engine_Tools::safe_get( 'data_post_status', $prepared_data ); $data_source['post_types'] = \Jet_Engine_Tools::safe_get( 'data_post_types', $prepared_data ); } $custom_settings = $this->get_custom_settings( $function_name, null, $prepared_data ); $result = $this->call_function( $function_name, $data_source, $field_name, $custom_settings ); return $result; } /** * Register denamic functions related controls for the blocks editor * * @param [type] $editor_config [description] * @return [type] [description] */ public function register_blocks_controls( $editor_config ) { $editor_config['dynamicFunctionsControls'] = $this->get_editor_controls( 'blocks' ); return $editor_config; } /** * Returns functions list for options */ public function functions_list() { $result = array(); foreach ( $this->functions_list as $func_key => $func_data ) { $result[ $func_key ] = ! empty( $func_data['label'] ) ? $func_data['label'] : $func_key; } return $result; } public function get_query_settings() { $queries = \Jet_Engine\Query_Builder\Manager::instance()->get_queries(); $options = array(); $sql_queries = array(); if ( ! empty( $queries ) ) { foreach( $queries as $query ) { if ( ! $query || ! is_object( $query ) ) { continue; } if ( 'sql' === $query->query_type ) { $sql_queries[] = $query; } } } if ( empty( $sql_queries ) ) { $options['no_query_notice'] = array( 'type' => 'raw_html', 'raw' => sprintf( esc_html__( 'With this function you can output any data from custom SQL query. To start, please %s', 'jet-elements' ), '' . esc_html__( 'create your query', 'jet-elements' ) . '' ) ); } $columns = array(); foreach ( $sql_queries as $query ) { $fields = $query->get_instance_fields(); $prepared_fields = array(); foreach ( $fields as $field ) { $prepared_fields[ $query->get_instance_id() . '::' . $field ] = $field; } $columns[] = array( 'label' => $query->get_instance_name(), 'options' => $prepared_fields, ); } $options['_query_field'] = array( 'label' => __( 'Query Column', 'jet-engine' ), 'description' => __( 'Select column from the query to show', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'select', 'groups' => $columns, ); $options['_additional_function'] = array( 'label' => __( 'Additional Function', 'jet-engine' ), 'description' => __( 'Apply additional function to SQL query', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'select', 'options' => array( '' => __( 'Select...', 'jet-engine' ), 'SUM' => __( 'Sum', 'jet-engine' ), 'AVG' => __( 'Average', 'jet-engine' ), 'COUNT' => __( 'Count', 'jet-engine' ), 'MIN' => __( 'Minimum', 'jet-engine' ), 'MAX' => __( 'Maximum', 'jet-engine' ), ), ); return $options; } public function get_relations_for_options() { $result = array( '' => __( 'Select...', 'jet-engine' ), ); $relations = jet_engine()->relations->get_relations_for_js(); if ( ! empty( $relations ) ) { foreach ( $relations as $relations ) { $result[ $relations['value'] ] = $relations['label']; } } return $result; } /** * Returns all taxonomies list for options * * @return [type] [description] */ public function get_taxonomies_for_options() { $result = array(); $taxonomies = get_taxonomies( array( 'public' => true ), 'objects' ); foreach ( $taxonomies as $taxonomy ) { if ( empty( $taxonomy->object_type ) || ! is_array( $taxonomy->object_type ) ) { continue; } foreach ( $taxonomy->object_type as $object ) { if ( empty( $result[ $object ] ) ) { $post_type = get_post_type_object( $object ); if ( ! $post_type ) { continue; } $result[ $object ] = array( 'label' => $post_type->labels->name, 'options' => array(), ); } $result[ $object ]['options'][ $taxonomy->name ] = $taxonomy->labels->name; }; } return $result; } /** * Returns editor controls for Elementor or Blocks editor * * @param string $for [description] * @return [type] [description] */ public function get_editor_controls( $for = 'elementor' ) { $controls = array(); $functions_list = array_reverse( $this->functions_list ); $controls['function_name'] = array( 'label' => __( 'Function', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'select', 'add_placeholder' => __( 'Select...', 'jet-engine' ), 'options' => $this->functions_list(), ); $controls['data_source'] = array( 'label' => __( 'Data Source', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'select', 'add_placeholder' => __( 'Select...', 'jet-engine' ), 'options' => array( 'post_meta' => __( 'Post Meta', 'jet-engine' ), 'term_meta' => __( 'Term Meta', 'jet-engine' ), 'user_meta' => __( 'User Meta', 'jet-engine' ), ), 'description' => __( 'Please note: if you used Custom Meta Storage feature for meta data you want to get with Dynamic Functions, you need to use SQL Query Results function type', 'jet-engine' ), 'condition' => array( 'function_name!' => 'query_var', ), ); $controls['field_name'] = array( 'label' => __( 'Field Name', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'text', 'label_block' => true, 'condition' => array( 'function_name!' => 'query_var', ), ); $controls['data_context'] = array( 'label' => __( 'Data Context', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'select', 'default' => 'all_posts', 'add_placeholder' => __( 'Select...', 'jet-engine' ), 'options' => array( 'all_posts' => __( 'All posts', 'jet-engine' ), 'current_term' => __( 'Posts from current term', 'jet-engine' ), 'current_user' => __( 'Posts by current user', 'jet-engine' ), 'queried_user' => __( 'Posts by queried user', 'jet-engine' ), 'related_posts' => __( 'Related posts for current post', 'jet-engine' ), ), 'condition' => array( 'data_source' => 'post_meta', 'function_name!' => 'query_var', ), ); $controls['data_context_relation'] = array( 'label' => __( 'Relation', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'select', 'options' => $this->get_relations_for_options(), 'condition' => array( 'data_source' => 'post_meta', 'data_context' => 'related_posts', 'function_name!' => 'query_var', ), ); $controls['data_context_relation_object'] = array( 'label' => __( 'From Object (what to show)', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'select', 'options' => array( 'parent_object' => __( 'Parent Object', 'jet-engine' ), 'child_object' => __( 'Child Object', 'jet-engine' ), ), 'default' => 'child_object', 'condition' => array( 'data_source' => 'post_meta', 'data_context' => 'related_posts', 'function_name!' => 'query_var', ), ); $controls['data_context_tax'] = array( 'label' => __( 'Taxonomy', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'select', 'groups' => $this->get_taxonomies_for_options(), 'add_placeholder' => __( 'Select...', 'jet-engine' ), 'condition' => array( 'data_source' => 'post_meta', 'data_context' => 'current_term', 'function_name!' => 'query_var', ), ); $controls['data_context_tax_term'] = array( 'label' => __( 'Set term ID/slug', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'text', 'label_block' => true, 'description' => __( 'Leave empty to get term dynamically. Use prefix slug:: to set term by slug instead of ID, for example - slug::term-slug', 'jet-engine' ), 'has_html' => true, 'condition' => array( 'data_source' => 'post_meta', 'data_context' => 'current_term', 'function_name!' => 'query_var', ), ); $controls['data_context_user_id'] = array( 'label' => __( 'Set user ID/login/email', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'text', 'label_block' => true, 'description' => __( 'Leave empty to get user ID dynamically. Use prefixes login:: or email:: to set user by login or email instead of ID, for example - email::admin@demolink.org', 'jet-engine' ), 'has_html' => true, 'condition' => array( 'data_source' => 'post_meta', 'data_context' => 'queried_user', 'function_name!' => 'query_var', ), ); $controls['data_post_status'] = array( 'label' => __( 'Query by posts with status', 'jet-engine' ), 'description' => __( 'Leave empy to search anywhere', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'select2', 'default' => '', 'label_block' => true, 'multiple' => true, 'add_placeholder' => __( 'Select...', 'jet-engine' ), 'options' => array( 'publish' => __( 'Publish', 'jet-engine' ), 'pending' => __( 'Pending', 'jet-engine' ), 'draft' => __( 'Draft', 'jet-engine' ), 'auto-draft' => __( 'Auto draft', 'jet-engine' ), 'future' => __( 'Future', 'jet-engine' ), 'private' => __( 'Private', 'jet-engine' ), 'trash' => __( 'Trash', 'jet-engine' ), 'any' => __( 'Any', 'jet-engine' ), ), 'condition' => array( 'data_source' => 'post_meta', 'function_name!' => 'query_var', ), ); $controls['data_post_types'] = array( 'label' => esc_html__( 'Query by posts with types', 'jet-engine' ), 'description' => __( 'Leave empy to search anywhere', 'jet-engine' ), 'type' => 'select2', 'label_block' => true, 'add_placeholder' => __( 'Select...', 'jet-engine' ), 'multiple' => true, 'options' => jet_engine()->listings->get_post_types_for_options(), 'condition' => array( 'data_source' => 'post_meta', 'function_name!' => 'query_var', ), ); foreach ( $functions_list as $func_name => $data ) { $custom_settings = array(); if ( ! empty( $data['custom_settings_cb'] ) && is_callable( $data['custom_settings_cb'] ) ) { $custom_settings = array_merge( $custom_settings, call_user_func( $data['custom_settings_cb'] ) ); } if ( ! empty( $data['custom_settings'] ) ) { $custom_settings = array_merge( $custom_settings, $data['custom_settings'] ); } if ( ! empty( $custom_settings ) ) { foreach ( $custom_settings as $setting_key => $setting_data ) { if ( empty( $controls[ $setting_key ] ) ) { $setting_data['condition'] = array( 'function_name' => array( $func_name ), ); $controls[ $setting_key ] = $setting_data; } else { $controls[ $setting_key ]['condition']['function_name'][] = $func_name; } } } } if ( 'blocks' === $for ) { $controls = \Jet_Engine_Tools::prepare_controls_for_js( $controls ); } return $controls; } /** * Allow to register custom settings to each function */ public function register_custom_settings( $tag ) { $controls = $this->get_editor_controls(); if ( ! empty( $controls ) ) { foreach ( $controls as $control_key => $control_data ) { $tag->add_control( $control_key, $control_data ); } } } /** * Allow to get custom settings to each function */ public function get_custom_settings( $function, $tag, $all_settings = array() ) { $settings = array(); $custom_settings = array(); $data = ! empty( $this->functions_list[ $function ] ) ? $this->functions_list[ $function ] : array(); if ( ! empty( $data['custom_settings_cb'] ) && is_callable( $data['custom_settings_cb'] ) ) { $custom_settings = array_merge( $custom_settings, call_user_func( $data['custom_settings_cb'] ) ); } if ( ! empty( $data['custom_settings'] ) ) { $custom_settings = array_merge( $custom_settings, $data['custom_settings'] ); } if ( empty( $this->functions_list[ $function ] ) || empty( $custom_settings ) ) { return $settings; } $required_sql_settings = array( 'decimal_count' ); foreach ( $custom_settings as $setting_key => $setting_data ) { if ( $tag ) { $settings[ $setting_key ] = $tag->get_settings( $setting_key ); } else { $settings[ $setting_key ] = isset( $all_settings[ $setting_key ] ) ? $all_settings[ $setting_key ] : false; } // Added to prevent SQL error if required sql setting is empty. if ( in_array( $setting_key, $required_sql_settings ) && Jet_Engine_Tools::is_empty( $settings[ $setting_key ] ) && isset( $setting_data['default'] ) ) { $settings[ $setting_key ] = $setting_data['default']; } } return $settings; } /** * Call function by function name and arguments */ public function call_function( $function_name = null, $data_source = array(), $field_name = null, $custom_settings = array() ) { if ( empty( $this->functions_list[ $function_name ] ) ) { return null; } $func_data = $this->functions_list[ $function_name ]; $func_data['function'] = $function_name; $func_data['data_source'] = $data_source; $func_data['field_name'] = $field_name; $func_data['custom_settings'] = $custom_settings; if ( ! empty( $func_data['type'] ) ) { switch ( $func_data['type'] ) { case 'sql': return $this->call_sql_function( $func_data ); case 'query_var': return $this->get_query_var( $func_data ); default: return $this->call_raw_function( $func_data ); } } } public function get_query_var( $func_data ) { if ( empty( $func_data['custom_settings'] ) || empty( $func_data['custom_settings']['_query_field'] ) ) { return; } $query_data = explode( '::', $func_data['custom_settings']['_query_field'] ); $query_id = str_replace( '_query_', '', $query_data[0] ); $column = $query_data[1]; $query = \Jet_Engine\Query_Builder\Manager::instance()->get_query_by_id( $query_id ); if ( ! $query || 'sql' !== $query->query_type ) { return; } $func = ! empty( $func_data['custom_settings']['_additional_function'] ) ? $func_data['custom_settings']['_additional_function'] : false; $decimal_count = isset( $func_data['custom_settings']['decimal_count'] ) ? $func_data['custom_settings']['decimal_count'] : 0; $callback = ! empty( $func_data['cb'] ) ? $func_data['cb'] : false; $result = $query->get_var( $column, $func, $decimal_count ); if ( $callback && is_callable( $callback ) ) { return call_user_func( $callback, array( 'result' => $result, 'custom_settings' => $func_data['custom_settings'] ) ); } else { return $result; } } /** * Call plain PHP function */ public function call_raw_function( $func_data ) { $function = ! empty( $func_data['cb'] ) ? $func_data['cb'] : false; if ( ! $function || ! is_callable( $function ) ) { return null; } unset( $func_data['cb'] ); return call_user_func( $function, $func_data ); } /** * Call sql-query function */ public function call_sql_function( $data ) { $query = ! empty( $data['query'] ) ? $data['query'] : false; $where = ! empty( $data['where'] ) ? $data['where'] : false; $data_source = ! empty( $data['data_source'] ) ? $data['data_source'] : false; $field_name = ! empty( $data['field_name'] ) ? $data['field_name'] : false; if ( ! $field_name || ! $query ) { return null; } $table = false; global $wpdb; $source = ! empty( $data_source['source'] ) ? $data_source['source'] : 'post_meta'; switch ( $source ) { case 'post_meta': $table = $wpdb->postmeta; break; case 'term_meta': $table = $wpdb->termmeta; break; case 'user_meta': $table = $wpdb->usermeta; break; default: $table = apply_filters( 'jet-engine/dynamic-functions/custom-sql-table', $table, $data ); break; } if ( ! $table ) { return null; } if ( ! $where ) { $where = $wpdb->prepare( "WHERE $table.meta_key ='%s'", $field_name ); } if ( ! empty( $data['custom_settings'] ) ) { foreach ( $data['custom_settings'] as $key => $value ) { $query = str_replace( '%' . $key . '%', $value, $query ); $where = str_replace( '%' . $key . '%', $value, $where ); } } $posts_table = $wpdb->posts; $posts_query_join = " INNER JOIN $posts_table ON $table.post_id = $posts_table.ID "; $posts_join = ""; $posts_where = ""; if ( ! empty( $data_source['post_status'] ) ) { $posts_join = $posts_query_join; $posts_where .= " AND $posts_table.post_status"; $post_status = is_array( $data_source['post_status'] ) ? $data_source['post_status'] : array( $data_source['post_status'] ); if ( 1 === count( $post_status ) ) { $status = $post_status[0]; $posts_where .= " = '$status'"; } else { $statuses = array(); foreach ( $post_status as $status ) { $statuses[] = sprintf( "'%s'", $status ); } $statuses = implode( ', ', $statuses ); $posts_where .= " IN ($statuses)"; } } if ( ! empty( $data_source['post_types'] ) ) { if ( ! $posts_join ) { $posts_join = $posts_query_join; } $posts_where .= " AND $posts_table.post_type"; $post_types = is_array( $data_source['post_types'] ) ? $data_source['post_types'] : array( $data_source['post_types'] ); if ( 1 === count( $post_types ) ) { $type = $post_types[0]; $posts_where .= " = '$type'"; } else { $types = array(); foreach ( $post_types as $type ) { $types[] = sprintf( "'%s'", $type ); } $types = implode( ', ', $types ); $posts_where .= " IN ($types)"; } } $final_query = "SELECT $query FROM $table $posts_join $where $posts_where;"; if ( 'post_meta' === $source ) { switch ( $data_source['context'] ) { case 'current_term': $term_id = $this->get_current_term_id( $data_source ); if ( $term_id ) { $term_relationships = $wpdb->term_relationships; $final_query = "SELECT $query FROM $table $posts_join INNER JOIN $term_relationships ON $table.post_id = $term_relationships.object_id $where AND $term_relationships.term_taxonomy_id = $term_id $posts_where"; } break; case 'related_posts': $relation = ! empty( $data_source['context_relation'] ) ? $data_source['context_relation'] : false; $post = get_post(); $posts = false; if ( $relation && $post ) { $post_type = $post->post_type; $relation_data = jet_engine()->relations->legacy->get_relation_info( $relation ); if ( $relation_data ) { $from = ( $post_type === $relation_data['post_type_1'] ) ? $relation_data['post_type_2'] : $relation_data['post_type_1']; $posts = jet_engine()->relations->legacy->get_related_posts( array( 'post_type_1' => $relation_data['post_type_1'], 'post_type_2' => $relation_data['post_type_2'], 'hash' => $relation, 'from' => $from, ) ); } else { $from = ! empty( $data_source['data_context_relation_object'] ) ? $data_source['data_context_relation_object'] : 'child_object'; $object_id = jet_engine()->listings->data->get_current_object_id(); $relation_instance = jet_engine()->relations->get_active_relations( $relation ); if ( ! $relation_instance ) { return null; } switch ( $from ) { case 'parent_object': $posts = $relation_instance->get_parents( $object_id, 'ids' ); break; default: $posts = $relation_instance->get_children( $object_id, 'ids' ); break; } } if ( ! empty( $posts ) ) { $posts = implode( ', ', $posts ); } else { // If related posts not found - return null to avoid incorrect calculations return null; } $final_query = str_replace( ";", " AND $table.post_id IN ( $posts );", $final_query ); } break; case 'current_user': $user_id = get_current_user_id(); if ( $user_id ) { $posts = $wpdb->posts; $final_query = "SELECT $query FROM $table INNER JOIN $posts ON $table.post_id = $posts.ID $where AND $posts.post_author = $user_id $posts_where"; } break; case 'queried_user': $user_id = false; if ( ! empty( $data_source['context_user_id'] ) ) { $user = $data_source['context_user_id']; if ( false === strpos( $user, '::' ) ) { $user_id = absint( $user ); } else { $user_data = explode( '::', $user ); if ( ! empty( $user_data[0] ) && ! empty( $user_data[1] ) ) { $user_obj = get_user_by( $user_data[0], $user_data[1] ); } if ( $user_obj ) { $user_id = $user_obj->ID; } } } else { if ( is_author() ) { $user_id = get_queried_object_id(); } elseif ( jet_engine()->modules->is_module_active( 'profile-builder' ) ) { $user_id = \Jet_Engine\Modules\Profile_Builder\Module::instance()->query->get_queried_user_id(); } } if ( ! $user_id ) { $user_id = get_current_user_id(); } if ( $user_id ) { $posts = $wpdb->posts; $final_query = "SELECT $query FROM $table INNER JOIN $posts ON $table.post_id = $posts.ID $where AND $posts.post_author = $user_id $posts_where"; } break; } } $final_query = apply_filters( 'jet-engine/dynamic-functions/final-query', $final_query, $data, $this ); $hash = md5( $final_query ); $result = wp_cache_get( $hash, $this->cache_group ); if ( ! $result ) { $result = $wpdb->get_var( $final_query ); if ( ! empty( $data['cb'] ) ) { $data['result'] = $result; $cb_result = $this->call_raw_function( $data ); $result = ( null !== $cb_result ) ? $cb_result : $result; } wp_cache_set( $hash, $result, $this->cache_group ); } return $result; } /** * Get term ID for current context and settings */ public function get_current_term_id( $data_source ) { if ( ! empty( $data_source['context_tax_term'] ) ) { $term = $data_source['context_tax_term']; $term_id = false; if ( false === strpos( $term, 'slug::' ) ) { $term_id = absint( $term ); } elseif ( ! empty( $data_source['context_tax'] ) ) { $term = str_replace( 'slug::', '', $term ); $term_obj = get_term_by( 'slug', $term, $data_source['context_tax'] ); if ( $term_obj ) { $term_id = $term_obj->term_id; } } if ( $term_id ) { return $term_id; } } $listing_object = jet_engine()->listings->data->get_current_object(); $term_id = false; if ( $listing_object && 'WP_Term' === get_class( $listing_object ) ) { $term_id = $listing_object->term_id; } else { $queried_object = get_queried_object(); if ( $queried_object && isset( $queried_object->term_id ) ) { $term_id = $queried_object->term_id; } elseif ( $listing_object && 'WP_Post' === get_class( $listing_object ) && ! empty( $data_source['context_tax'] ) ) { $post_id = $listing_object->ID; $terms = wp_get_post_terms( $post_id, $data_source['context_tax'], array( 'fields' => 'ids' ) ); if ( ! is_wp_error( $terms ) && ! empty( $terms ) ) { $term_id = $terms[0]; } } } return $term_id; } /** * Number format. * * @param array $data * @return string|null */ public function number_format( $data = array() ) { if ( ! isset( $data['result'] ) ) { return null; } $decimal_point = isset( $data['custom_settings']['decimal_point'] ) ? $data['custom_settings']['decimal_point'] : '.'; $thousands_sep = isset( $data['custom_settings']['thousands_separator'] ) ? $data['custom_settings']['thousands_separator'] : ','; $decimal_count = isset( $data['custom_settings']['decimal_count'] ) ? $data['custom_settings']['decimal_count'] : 0; return number_format( $data['result'], $decimal_count, $decimal_point, $thousands_sep ); } } } The Legal and Ethical Landscape of Online Poker and Casino Gambling in the UK – homeserviceapp.noviindus.com

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The UK gambling market remains one of the most regulated in Europe, with strict licensing requirements enforced by the Gambling Commission. Since 2007, the industry has been governed by the Gambling Act 2005, which mandates that all operators must hold a full licence to operate legally. As of 2023, there are over 1,200 licensed gambling sites registered with the Gambling Commission, though the majority—around 95%—are online casinos and poker platforms. The Commission’s annual reports highlight that while the sector has grown significantly, it has also faced repeated scrutiny over issues like underage gambling, problem gambling, and financial protection measures.

Online poker, in particular, has seen explosive growth in the UK, driven by platforms like www.gunsbet-casino.org.uk and others that offer high-stakes games. The industry’s popularity stems from the convenience of playing from home, the variety of game formats (Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Stud), and the rise of mobile gambling. However, the Commission has repeatedly warned about the risks of aggressive marketing targeting younger demographics and the potential for financial exploitation. In 2022, it introduced stricter age verification measures, requiring operators to verify customers’ identities before allowing them to deposit funds.

Regulatory Challenges and Consumer Protections

The Gambling Commission’s role extends beyond licensing to enforcing consumer protection laws. Key regulations include the Responsible Gambling Levy, which operators must pay to fund self-exclusion schemes and treatment services. The UK also operates under the European Union’s eCommerce Directive, which has influenced how online gambling sites must handle data privacy and cross-border operations. Despite these protections, critics argue that some platforms prioritise revenue over responsible gambling practices, leading to concerns about addiction and financial harm. The Commission’s 2023 annual report noted that while problem gambling rates remain stable, the rise of mobile gambling has increased vulnerability among younger players.

One of the most contentious issues is the debate over whether online poker should be classified as a “high-risk” activity. The Gambling Commission has historically treated poker as a low-risk game compared to slot machines, but recent data suggests that high-stakes poker players may engage in more compulsive behaviour. In response, some operators have introduced features like deposit limits and self-exclusion tools, though enforcement remains inconsistent. The Commission has also faced pressure to expand its powers to regulate social gambling apps, which have grown rapidly in the UK.

The Role of Online Poker in the UK Economy

The UK gambling industry contributes significantly to the national economy, with online poker alone generating over £1.8 billion in annual revenue. The sector employs thousands of people across licensing, customer service, and technical roles, while also supporting ancillary industries like marketing agencies and fintech companies. However, the economic benefits are not evenly distributed—studies show that high-stakes operators, including those like www.gunsbet-casino.org.uk, often operate in tax-haven jurisdictions, reducing local tax revenue. The UK government has occasionally proposed reforms to address this, such as a levy on high-stakes operators, though progress has been slow.

Another economic consideration is the impact of online poker on traditional brick-and-mortar casinos. While the latter remain popular for events like the Royal London Cup, many have struggled to compete with the convenience and variety of online platforms. The Gambling Commission has encouraged operators to collaborate on responsible gambling initiatives, including partnerships with mental health charities like Gamblers Anonymous. Yet, the industry’s growth continues to outpace regulatory efforts, raising questions about long-term sustainability and fairness.

Looking Ahead: Future Regulations and Consumer Trends

  • By 2024, the Gambling Commission expects to introduce stricter limits on high-stakes poker deposits, capping them at £500 per session.
  • Mobile gambling apps are projected to account for 40% of all UK gambling transactions by 2025, up from 25% in 2020.
  • The UK government is reviewing the Gambling Act 2005 to include provisions for mandatory AI-driven responsible gambling tools.
  • Online poker sites must now offer real-time financial alerts for players who exceed their self-set limits.
  • The Commission has identified “loopholes” in age verification for social gambling platforms, prompting calls for stricter penalties.

The future of online poker and casino gambling in the UK will likely be shaped by a mix of regulatory tightening and evolving consumer behaviour. While the industry continues to innovate with new game formats and mobile experiences, the Gambling Commission’s focus on harm reduction and financial protection will remain central. For players, this means navigating a landscape where convenience and risk are increasingly intertwined, requiring greater awareness and responsibility. The balance between innovation and regulation will define whether the UK’s gambling market remains a leader in responsible gaming—or risks falling behind in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

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