How can I put two queries in one mysql_query?

Question

I\'m trying to do something like this:

mysql_query(\"
  UPDATE name SET money = money + 1;
  UPDATE surname SET money = money + 1;
\"); 

bu

Answer 1

This can be done using the MySQLi interface, mysqli_multi_query() in particular. http://ca3.php.net/manual/en/mysqli.multi-query.php

It should be noted that you need to be extra careful with your escaping when using this function as any SQL injection attack has a much broader possible affect.