/** * 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 Psychology and Ethics of Wild-Casino Play: Why Some Gamblers Bet Beyond Reason – homeserviceapp.noviindus.com

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The Psychology and Ethics of Wild-Casino Play: Why Some Gamblers Bet Beyond Reason

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The allure of wild-casino play—where unpredictable outcomes and high stakes blur the line between entertainment and obsession—has long fascinated researchers, regulators, and gamblers alike. Unlike traditional casino games, which rely on fixed probabilities, wild-casino formats introduce elements of pure chance, often tied to live dealer interactions or digital simulations that exploit psychological triggers. The result is a phenomenon where excitement thrives on uncertainty, making it particularly susceptible to addictive patterns. While these games offer thrilling unpredictability, their design can inadvertently reinforce compulsive behaviour, raising critical questions about responsibility, regulation, and the broader societal impact of gambling.

One of the most compelling aspects of wild-casino play is its ability to mimic the thrill of high-stakes betting without the physical constraints of a casino. Platforms like wild play here leverage real-time feedback loops—such as live dealer animations or instant payout notifications—to create an immersive experience that mirrors the adrenaline rush of slot machines or poker tables. However, this immersion often comes at a cost. Studies from the UK Gambling Commission reveal that 12% of adults engage in problem gambling, with wild-casino formats disproportionately affecting younger demographics, who are more likely to seek out high-risk, high-reward experiences. The lack of clear odds in these games can distort perceptions of risk, making it easier for players to chase losses rather than accept defeat.

Ethically, wild-casino play presents a dilemma for operators and policymakers. On one hand, the games provide a legal alternative to illegal betting, offering a regulated environment with consumer protections like deposit limits and responsible gambling tools. On the other hand, their design—particularly the use of “wild” modifiers (e.g., “double or nothing” or “jackpot multipliers”)—can exploit cognitive biases. The “gambler’s fallacy,” where players believe past outcomes influence future results, is particularly rampant in wild-casino formats. A 2022 report by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) highlighted that these games often lack transparency about payout structures, leaving players vulnerable to exploitation.

The financial consequences of wild-casino play are also worth examining. While some operators report profitability through player retention strategies, the true economic impact extends beyond revenue. In the UK, the National Lottery’s gambling-related harm fund estimates that £1.2 billion is spent annually on problem gambling, with wild-casino platforms contributing to this figure through their aggressive marketing tactics. A case in point is the rise of “free spins” promotions, which, while enticing, often mask hidden costs or create a false sense of control. The average wild-casino player spends £200 per month, according to data from the Gambling Commission, yet only 30% of those who engage regularly report using any form of self-exclusion.

For those who enjoy wild-casino play, moderation is key. Many platforms now offer tools like time limits and payment caps, but enforcement remains inconsistent. The UK’s Gambling Commission has introduced stricter rules, including mandatory age verification for online gambling, but enforcement gaps persist. Meanwhile, public awareness campaigns—such as those promoting the Gamblers Anonymous helpline—remain underfunded. The challenge lies in balancing innovation with responsibility, ensuring that wild-casino formats evolve in ways that prioritise player welfare over revenue.

Ultimately, wild-casino play is a microcosm of broader gambling trends: a blend of entertainment, psychology, and economics. While it offers a unique form of risk-taking, its design must reflect a commitment to ethical boundaries. As consumer behaviour shifts towards digital experiences, operators and regulators must collaborate to mitigate harm, not just profit. The question isn’t whether wild-casino play will disappear—it’s how we shape it so that the thrill remains, but the stakes are fairer.

  • According to the UK Gambling Commission, 12% of adults engage in problem gambling, with wild-casino formats affecting 18-24-year-olds at twice the national average.
  • The average wild-casino player spends £200 per month, yet only 30% use self-exclusion tools despite regular play.
  • Free spins promotions in wild-casino games often conceal hidden costs or create a false sense of control, leading to increased losses.
  • Live dealer animations and instant payouts exploit the gambler’s fallacy, where players believe past outcomes influence future results.
  • The National Lottery’s gambling-related harm fund estimates £1.2 billion is spent annually on problem gambling, with wild-casino platforms contributing significantly.

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