What potential pitfalls should be considered when implementing a click limit on a bet link in PHP?

Potential pitfalls to consider when implementing a click limit on a bet link in PHP include ensuring that the click count is accurately tracked and stored securely, preventing manipulation of the click count by users, and handling potential race conditions when multiple users are clicking the link simultaneously. 

// Example PHP code snippet implementing a click limit on a bet link
// Assuming the click limit is set to 100 clicks

// Check if the user has reached the click limit before allowing them to proceed
$click_limit = 100;
$click_count = // Retrieve the click count from the database or storage

if($click_count >= $click_limit){
    echo "You have reached the click limit for this link.";
    exit;
}

// Increment the click count after the user clicks the link
$click_count++;
// Update the click count in the database or storage

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rate limiting session management database queries error handling security vulnerabilities

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