/*
 * WP Force SSL
 * (c) WebFactory Ltd 2019 - 2022
 */

(function ($) {
  $('#wfssl-tabs')
    .tabs({
      create: function () {
        if (window.location.hash && window.location.hash != '#' && window.location.hash != '#open-pro-dialog') {
          $('#wfssl-tabs').tabs(
            'option',
            'active',
            $('a[href="' + location.hash + '"]')
              .parent()
              .index()
          );
          window.location.hash = '';
        }
      },
      beforeActivate: function (event, ui) {
        if (ui.newTab.hasClass('wfssl-tab-pro')) {
          return false;
        }
      },
      activate: function (event, ui) {
        localStorage.setItem('wfssl-tabs', $('#wfssl-tabs').tabs('option', 'active'));
      },
      active: localStorage.getItem('wfssl-tabs') || 0,
    })
    .show();

  $(window).on('hashchange', function () {
    $('#wfssl-tabs').tabs(
      'option',
      'active',
      $('a[href="' + location.hash + '"]')
        .parent()
        .index()
    );
  });

  // helper for switching tabs & linking anchors in different tabs
  $('.settings_page_wpfs-settings').on('click', '.change-tab', function (e) {
    e.preventDefault();
    $('#wfssl-tabs').tabs('option', 'active', $(this).data('tab'));

    // get the link anchor and scroll to it
    target = this.href.split('#')[1];
    if (target) {
      $.scrollTo('#' + target, 500, { offset: { top: -50, left: 0 } });
    }

    $(this).blur();
    return false;
  }); // jump to tab/anchor helper

  // helper for scrolling to anchor
  $('.settings_page_wpfs-settings').on('click', '.scrollto', function (e) {
    e.preventDefault();

    // get the link anchor and scroll to it
    target = this.href.split('#')[1];
    if (target) {
      $.scrollTo('#' + target, 500, { offset: { top: -50, left: 0 } });
    }

    $(this).blur();
    return false;
  }); // scroll to anchor helper

  // display a loading message while an action is performed
  function block_ui(message) {
    tmp = swal({
      text: message,
      type: false,
      imageUrl: wpfs.loading_icon_url,
      onOpen: () => {
        $(swal.getImage()).addClass('wfssl_flicker');
      },
      heightAuto: false,
      imageWidth: 100,
      imageHeight: 100,
      imageAlt: message,
      allowOutsideClick: false,
      allowEscapeKey: false,
      allowEnterKey: false,
      showConfirmButton: false,
      width: 600,
    });

    return tmp;
  } // block_ui

  // test SSL certificate
  $('.wpfs_test_ssl').on('click', function (e) {
    e.preventDefault();

    var _ajax_nonce = wpfs.nonce_test_ssl;
    var action = 'wpfs_test_ssl';
    var form_data = '_ajax_nonce=' + _ajax_nonce + '&action=' + action;

    block_ui(wpfs.testing);

    $.post({
      url: wpfs.ajaxurl,
      data: form_data,
    })

      .always(function (data) {
        swal.close();
      })

      .done(function (result) {
        if (typeof result.success != 'undefined' && result.success) {
          jQuery.get(wpfs.home_url).always(function (data, text, xhr) {
            wphe_changed = false;

            if (xhr.status.substr(0, 1) != '2') {
              swal({ type: 'error', heightAuto: false, title: wpfs.undocumented_error });
            } else {
              swal({
                type: 'success',
                heightAuto: false,
                title: wpfs.test_success,
                html: result.data,
              });
            }
          });
        } else if (typeof result.success != 'undefined' && !result.success) {
          swal({ heightAuto: false, type: 'error', title: wpfs.test_failed, html: result.data });
        } else {
          swal({ heightAuto: false, type: 'error', title: wpfs.undocumented_error });
        }
      })

      .fail(function (data) {
        if (data.data) {
          swal({
            type: 'error',
            heightAuto: false,
            title: wpfs.documented_error + ' ' + data.data,
          });
        } else {
          swal({ heightAuto: false, type: 'error', title: wpfs.undocumented_error });
        }
      });

    return false;
  }); // test SSL certificate

  // save settings
  $('.settings_page_wpfs-settings').on('click', '.save-ssl-options', function (e) {
    e.preventDefault();

    var _ajax_nonce = wpfs.nonce_save_settings;
    var action = 'wpfs_save_settting';
    var form_data = $('#wpfs_form').serialize() + '&_ajax_nonce=' + _ajax_nonce + '&action=' + action;

    block_ui(wpfs.saving);

    $.post({
      url: wpfs.ajaxurl,
      data: form_data,
    })
      .always(function (data) {
        swal.close();
      })
      .done(function (result) {
        if (typeof result.success != 'undefined' && result.success) {
          load_test_results(true);
          swal({
            type: 'success',
            heightAuto: false,
            title: wpfs.save_success,
            showConfirmButton: false,
            timer: 1400,
          });
        } else if (typeof result.success != 'undefined' && !result.success) {
          swal({ heightAuto: false, type: 'error', title: result.data });
        } else {
          swal({ heightAuto: false, type: 'error', title: wpfs.undocumented_error });
        }
      })
      .fail(function (data) {
        if (data.data) {
          swal({
            type: 'error',
            heightAuto: false,
            title: wpfs.documented_error + ' ' + data.data,
          });
        } else {
          swal({ heightAuto: false, type: 'error', title: wpfs.undocumented_error });
        }
      });

    return false;
  });

  load_test_results(false);

  $('.settings_page_wpfs-settings').on('click', '.run-tests', function () {
    load_test_results(true);
  });

  function load_test_results(force) {
    $('#status_progress_wrapper').hide();
    $('.run-tests').hide();
    $('#status_tasks').hide();
    $('#test-results-wrapper').html(
      '<div class="loading-wrapper"><img class="wfssl_flicker" src="' +
        wpfs.loading_icon_url +
        '" alt="Loading. Please wait." title="Loading. Please wait."><p>Loading. Please wait.</p></div>'
    );

    $.ajax({
      url: ajaxurl,
      data: {
        action: 'wpfs_run_tests',
        _ajax_nonce: wpfs.nonce_run_tests,
        force: force,
      },
    })
      .done(function (data) {
        if (data.success) {
          tests_total = 0;
          tests_pass = 0;
          tests_fail = 0;
          tests_warning = 0;
          tests_results = data.data;
          tests_results_html = '<table class="form-table">';
          for (test in tests_results) {
            tests_total++;

            tests_results_html += '<tr data-status="' + tests_results[test].status + '"><td>';

            switch (tests_results[test].status) {
              case 'fail':
                tests_results_html += '<div class="wfssl-badge wfssl-badge-red" title="Test failed">failed</div>';
                tests_fail++;
                break;
              case 'warning':
                tests_results_html += '<div class="wfssl-badge wfssl-badge-yellow" title="Test warning">warning</div>';
                tests_warning++;
                break;
              case 'pass':
                tests_results_html += '<div class="wfssl-badge wfssl-badge-green" title="Test passed">passed</div>';
                tests_pass++;
                break;
            }
            tests_results_html += '</td>';
            tests_results_html +=
              '<td>' + tests_results[test].title + '<br /><small>' + tests_results[test].description + '</small></td>';
            tests_results_html += '</tr>';
          }

          tests_results_html += '</table>';
          var progress = Math.floor(((tests_warning + tests_pass) / tests_total) * 100);
          $('#status_progress').css('width', progress + '%');
          $('#status_progress_text').html(progress + '%');
          $('#wfssl-failed-tests').html(tests_fail);
          $('#status_progress_wrapper').show();
          $('#status_tasks').html(
            '<div class="status-tasks status-tasks-selected" data-tasks="all">All Tests (' +
              tests_total +
              ')</div><div class="status-tasks" data-tasks="pass">Passed (' +
              tests_pass +
              ')</div><div class="status-tasks" data-tasks="warning">Need Attention (' +
              tests_warning +
              ')</div><div class="status-tasks" data-tasks="fail">Failed (' +
              tests_fail +
              ')</div>'
          );
          $('#status_tasks').show();
          $('#test-results-wrapper').html(tests_results_html);
          $('.run-tests').show();
        } else {
          swal.fire({
            type: 'error',
            title: wpfs.undocumented_error,
          });
        }
      })
      .fail(function (data) {
        swal.fire({
          type: 'error',
          title: wpfs.undocumented_error,
        });
      });
  }

  $('.settings_page_wpfs-settings').on('click', '.status-tasks', function (e) {
    $('.status-tasks').removeClass('status-tasks-selected');
    $(this).addClass('status-tasks-selected');
    var test_status = $(this).data('tasks');
    if (test_status == 'all') {
      $('tr[data-status="pass"]').show();
      $('tr[data-status="warning"]').show();
      $('tr[data-status="fail"]').show();
    } else if (test_status == 'pass') {
      $('tr[data-status="pass"]').show();
      $('tr[data-status="warning"]').hide();
      $('tr[data-status="fail"]').hide();
    } else if (test_status == 'warning') {
      $('tr[data-status="pass"]').hide();
      $('tr[data-status="warning"]').show();
      $('tr[data-status="fail"]').hide();
    } else if (test_status == 'fail') {
      $('tr[data-status="pass"]').hide();
      $('tr[data-status="warning"]').hide();
      $('tr[data-status="fail"]').show();
    }
  });

  // load SSL Certificate info
  load_ssl_cert_info();

  $('.settings_page_wpfs-settings').on('click', '.refresh-certificate-info', function () {
    $('#ssl_cert_details').html(
      'Loading certificate information ... <span class="wfssl-green wfssl_rotating dashicons dashicons-update"></span>'
    );
    load_ssl_cert_info(true);
  });

  function load_ssl_cert_info(force) {
    $.ajax({
      url: ajaxurl,
      data: {
        action: 'wpfs_test_ssl',
        _ajax_nonce: wpfs.nonce_test_ssl,
        force: force,
      },
    })
      .always(function (data) {})
      .done(function (data) {
        if (data.success) {
          ssl_cert_info = data.data;
          ssl_cert_info_html = '';

          if (ssl_cert_info.error == true) {
            ssl_cert_info_html += 'Your SSL certificate is <strong class="wfssl-red">NOT</strong> valid.';
            ssl_cert_info_html += '<div class="ssl_cert_error">' + ssl_cert_info.data + '</div>';
            if (wpfs.is_localhost) {
              ssl_cert_info_html +=
                '<div class="clear"><br /><strong>The site is not publicly available. It\'s on a localhost.</strong></div>';
            }
            ssl_cert_info_html += '<span class="wfssl-red dashicons dashicons-dismiss"></span>';
          } else {
            ssl_cert_info_html += 'Your SSL certificate is <strong class="wfssl-green">VALID</strong>.';
            ssl_cert_info_html +=
              '<div class="ssl_cert_info"><strong>Issued To:</strong> ' + ssl_cert_info.data.issued_to + '</div>';
            ssl_cert_info_html +=
              '<div class="ssl_cert_info"><strong>Issuer:</strong> ' + ssl_cert_info.data.issuer + '</div>';
            ssl_cert_info_html +=
              '<div class="ssl_cert_info"><strong>Valid From:</strong> ' + ssl_cert_info.data.valid_from + '</div>';
            ssl_cert_info_html +=
              '<div class="ssl_cert_info"><strong>Valid To:</strong> ' + ssl_cert_info.data.valid_to + '</div>';
            ssl_cert_info_html += '<span class="wfssl-green dashicons dashicons-yes-alt"></span>';
          }

          ssl_cert_info_html +=
            '<div class="button button-primary refresh-certificate-info" style="margin-top: 20px;">Refresh Certificate Info</div>';
          $('#ssl_cert_details').html(ssl_cert_info_html);
        } else {
          swal.fire({
            type: 'error',
            title: wpfs.undocumented_error,
          });
        }
      })
      .fail(function (data) {
        swal.fire({
          type: 'error',
          title: wpfs.undocumented_error,
        });
      });
  }

  // PRO related stuff
  $('li.wfssl-tab-pro').on('click', function (e) {
    e.preventDefault();

    open_upsell('tab');

    return false;
  });

  $('#wpwrap').on('click', '.open-pro-dialog', function (e) {
    e.preventDefault();
    $(this).blur();

    pro_feature = $(this).data('pro-feature');
    if (!pro_feature) {
      pro_feature = $(this).parent('label').attr('for');
    }
    open_upsell(pro_feature);

    return false;
  });

  $('#wpfssl-pro-dialog').dialog({
    dialogClass: 'wp-dialog wpfssl-pro-dialog',
    modal: true,
    resizable: false,
    width: 850,
    height: 'auto',
    show: 'fade',
    hide: 'fade',
    close: function (event, ui) {},
    open: function (event, ui) {
      $(this).siblings().find('span.ui-dialog-title').html('WP Force SSL PRO is here!');
      wpfssl_fix_dialog_close(event, ui);
    },
    autoOpen: false,
    closeOnEscape: true,
  });

  function clean_feature(feature) {
    feature = feature || 'free-plugin-unknown';
    feature = feature.toLowerCase();
    feature = feature.replace(' ', '-');

    return feature;
  }

  function open_upsell(feature) {
    feature = clean_feature(feature);

    $('#wpfssl-pro-dialog').dialog('open');

    $('#wpfssl-pro-table .button-buy').each(function (ind, el) {
      tmp = $(el).data('href-org');
      tmp = tmp.replace('pricing-table', feature);
      $(el).attr('href', tmp);
    });
  } // open_upsell

  if (window.localStorage.getItem('wpfssl_upsell_shown') != 'true') {
    open_upsell('welcome');

    window.localStorage.setItem('wpfssl_upsell_shown', 'true');
    window.localStorage.setItem('wpfssl_upsell_shown_timestamp', new Date().getTime());
  }

  if (window.location.hash == '#open-pro-dialog') {
    open_upsell('url-hash');
    window.location.hash = '';
  }
})(jQuery);

function wpfssl_fix_dialog_close(event, ui) {
  jQuery('.ui-widget-overlay').bind('click', function () {
    jQuery('#' + event.target.id).dialog('close');
  });
} // wpfssl_fix_dialog_close
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		<h2>Online Blackjack in West Virginia: Current Landscape</h2>
<p>Since sports betting became legal in 2019, West Virginia’s gambling scene has expanded steadily. Most residents still prefer physical casinos, but the shift to digital is unmistakable &#8211; particularly in skill‑based games like blackjack. This article examines the present state of online blackjack: the rules that govern it, the market’s size and direction, the platforms that offer it, and what players are actually doing.</p>
<h2>Regulatory Framework and Licensing</h2>
<p>The West Virginia Lottery created a dedicated online‑gaming framework in 2021. Operators must obtain a license from the Lottery’s Gaming Authority and comply with stringent technical and ethical requirements:</p>
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<li>Game audits every six months keep <a href="https://nba.com/">online blackjack in West Virginia</a> fair and transparent: <a href="https://blackjack.west-virginia-casinos.com/">west-virginia-casinos.com</a>. Self‑exclusion tools, deposit limits, and real‑time loss monitoring.</li>
<li>Visit <a href="https://hollywoodbets.net/">online blackjack in West Virginia</a> for the latest updates on West Virginia blackjack regulations. Random third‑party audits of game logic every six months.</li>
<li>Data‑protection standards comparable to GDPR.</li>
<li>A flat 4% tax on gross revenue, plus a 1% surcharge for high‑volume players.</li>
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<p>Only twelve licensed operators exist, eight of whom offer blackjack. The approval cycle takes 6-8 weeks, keeping the market tightly controlled yet credible.</p>
<h2>Market Growth Projections (2023‑2025)</h2>
<p>The online casino sector in West Virginia is expected to grow at 18.4% annually from 2023 to 2025. Blackjack alone should see 22.7% growth, driven by:</p>
<ul>
<li>70% of internet users playing from smartphones.</li>
<li>Expanded payment options, including e‑wallets and cryptocurrency.</li>
<li>Post‑pandemic demand for social gaming, encouraging live‑dealer adoption.</li>
</ul>
<p>A recent Gaming Analytics Inc.survey found that 65% of West Virginian players would try new blackjack variants if the interface were engaging and the odds fair.</p>
<h2>Key Platforms Offering Online Blackjack</h2>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Operator</th>
<th>License Status</th>
<th>Blackjack Variants</th>
<th>Mobile App</th>
<th>Live Dealer</th>
<th>Avg. RTP</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>West Virginia Casino Group</td>
<td>Active</td>
<td>Classic, Vegas Strip, Switch</td>
<td>Yes</td>
<td>Yes</td>
<td>99.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Blue Ridge Gaming</td>
<td>Pending</td>
<td>Classic, European, Progressive</td>
<td>No</td>
<td>Partial</td>
<td>99.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mountain High Entertainment</td>
<td>Active</td>
<td>Classic, Jackpots</td>
<td>Yes</td>
<td>Yes</td>
<td>98.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Highland Live</td>
<td>Active</td>
<td>Classic, Live Dealer</td>
<td>Yes</td>
<td>Full</td>
<td>99.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pioneer Slots</td>
<td>Active</td>
<td>Classic, Multi‑hand</td>
<td>No</td>
<td>No</td>
<td>99.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Platforms with full live‑dealer suites attract higher‑betting players, while those focused on classic tables appeal to casual gamers.</p>
<h2>Player Demographics and Behavior</h2>
<h3>Age &amp; Gender</h3>
<ul>
<li>18‑34: 42% of players, 58% male.</li>
<li>35‑54: 28%, balanced gender.</li>
<li>55+: 15%, 60% female.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Betting Patterns</h3>
<ul>
<li>Average bet: $15 per hand.</li>
<li>High‑rollers (&gt; $500): 3% of players, 22% of revenue.</li>
<li>Median session: 45 minutes.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Engagement Channels</h3>
<ul>
<li>Desktop: 48% of play time, favored by high‑rollers and seasoned players for larger screens.</li>
<li>Mobile: 52% of play time, popular with casual and younger players for quick sessions.</li>
</ul>
<p>Emily Carter, Gaming Analyst at PeakPlay Consulting, notes that mobile has opened <a href="https://blackjack.online-casinos-in-california.com/">blackjack in California (CA)</a> doors for people who once  avoided casinos because of distance or cost.</p>
<h2>Betting Mechanics and Payout Structures</h2>
<p>Standard U. S.rules apply, though variations exist:</p>
<ul>
<li>Dealer hits soft 17 on all licensed sites.</li>
<li>Double down allowed on any two cards on most sites; some limit to the first hand.</li>
<li>Insurance pays 2:1 but generally carries negative expectation.</li>
</ul>
<p>Winning hands pay 1:1; natural blackjack pays 3:2. Some operators add bonuses, such as a “Blackjack Jackpot” that triggers a progressive prize when a natural appears. Multi‑hand variants let players place “soft” or “hard” bets, adding depth for experienced players.</p>
<h2>Mobile vs Desktop Experience</h2>
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Feature</th>
<th>Desktop</th>
<th>Mobile</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Screen Realism</td>
<td>High resolution, easy card tracking</td>
<td>Small screen can hide details</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Input Precision</td>
<td>Accurate mouse clicks</td>
<td>Touch gestures; possible mis‑taps</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Game Speed</td>
<td>Slightly faster, low latency</td>
<td>Minor lag on older devices</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Customization</td>
<td>Wide settings (theme, sound)</td>
<td>Limited options</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Accessibility</td>
<td>Needs stable Wi‑Fi or broadband</td>
<td>Works on cellular data networks</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<p>Freelance designer Jared Thompson says he prefers desktop for long sessions to keep strategy guides open, but uses the mobile app during commutes.</p>
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<h2>Live Dealer Sessions and Player Engagement</h2>
<p>Live dealer blackjack is key for high‑end operators wanting to mimic a real casino. Typical metrics:</p>
<ul>
<li>4-6 players per table.</li>
<li>Live chat, tipping, table choice.</li>
<li>30-45 seconds per hand, slower than virtual decks but acceptable for authenticity.</li>
</ul>
<p>Highland Live reports a 95% satisfaction score, thanks to high‑def video and trained dealers. Platforms without live dealers see higher churn among high‑rollers, highlighting the need for immersive experiences.</p>
<h2>Future Trends and Technological Innovations</h2>
<h3>Blockchain Integration</h3>
<p>Some operators test blockchain‑based payments to cut transaction times and increase transparency. CryptoPay Solutions pilots instant deposits and withdrawals, targeting tech‑savvy players.</p>
<h3>AI‑Driven Personalization</h3>
<p>AI tailors promotions, game suggestions, and risk management. CTO David Lin of West Virginia Casino Group says the engine analyzes play patterns in real time to suggest optimal bet sizes, boosting retention and reducing volatility.</p>
<h3>Augmented Reality</h3>
<p>AR blackjack is still experimental but could let players view a virtual table overlayed on their surroundings. Early prototypes appeared at the 2024 National Gaming Expo, hinting at a shift in how game interaction might be delivered.</p>
<p>For further information on licensed operators and their offerings, visit West Virginia Casinos.</p>
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