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Sweepstakes casinos, ranked by player votes.

Free-to-play with redeemable prizes. State availability mapped per operator. Order reflects rate-limited community votes with Bayesian damping; affiliate relationships are labeled, never weighted.

Listings72Sweepstakes operators tracked
States tracked50Availability notes for each US state
Community votes11,781Vote total across this vertical
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Which sweepstakes casinos rank highest in 2026?

CasinoRankr ranks the top sweepstakes casinos for 2026 by rate-limited community votes with Bayesian damping and editorial review — never paid placement. The current order, led by the operators in the list below, reflects 72 live listings and 11,781 all-time community votes for this category — a sample CasinoRankr labels high confidence. Order changes as votes change; open any review for the evidence behind a placement.

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Compare the field

Top sweepstakes casinos, side by side

The redemption facts players actually decide on, pulled from each operator's stated terms. Bonus and redemption details are operator-stated; the community rating is CasinoRankr's own player-vote data. A dash means we have nothing verified to show yet, never a guess.

Decision-data comparison of the top sweepstakes casinos — welcome bonus, minimum redemption, redemption speed, redemption methods, and CasinoRankr community rating.
OperatorWelcome bonusMin redemptionRedemption speedRedemption methodsCommunity rating
Stake.us250K GC + 25 SC50 SCCrypto under 1 hour, Debit card 24-48 hoursCryptocurrency, Bank Transfer (Breeze)4.7(828 votes)
Zula Casino120K GC + 10 SC50 SCFirst redemption: up to 5 business days (KYC-gated), Subsequent redemptions: a few daysBank Transfer, Skrill, PayPal, Gift Cards (PrizeOut)4.6(595 votes)
Sportzino170K GC + 7 SC50 SCApproximately 24 hours for retailer gift cards, up to 5 business days for ACH or TrustlyBank Transfer, Trustly, Gift Cards4.6(523 votes)
Chumba2M GC + 2 SC100 SCPrizeout gift cards: 24h, Chumba Prepaid Mastercard: near-instant, Skrill: 1-5 business days, Trustly ACH: 5-10 business daysBank Transfer, Skrill, Gift Cards4.6(917 votes)
Fortune Wins3M GC + 3K FC + 20 FS50 SCFirst redemption: up to 5 business days (KYC-gated), larger amounts may extend, Subsequent redemptions: a few days, Gift cards: hours post-approvalBank Transfer, Visa Virtual Cards4.5(546 votes)
Shuffle US25K GC + 1 SC100 SCUp to 2 business days, site markets 90% under 1 minute (promotional benchmark, not guaranteed)Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Solana +4 more4.5(69 votes)
LuckyLand Slots7.8K GC + 10 SC50 SC1-5 business days for bank transfer or gift card after KYC approvalBank Transfer, Gift Cards4.4(516 votes)
Global Poker5K GC50 SCCash redemptions can take up to 10 business days, one request per 24 hoursBank Transfer, Skrill, Gift Cards4.4(437 votes)
Coinz10K GC + 1 SC100 SCOperator sweeps-rules state up to 10 business days for cash, homepage advertises a 1-hour redemption promo. Operator rules win on conflict, assume the 10-business-day window.Bank Transfer, Gift Cards4.4(16 votes)
Pulsz Bingo5K GC + 2.3 SC100 SC48h internal processing, then bank/Trustly typically 3-5 business days, Skrill 3-4 hours after processing, and Prizeout gift cards delivered by email instantlyBank Transfer, Skrill, Gift Cards4.4(344 votes)

Redemption facts reflect each operator's stated terms at last check and can change; confirm current details on the operator's site before you play or redeem prizes.

A closer look at the top sweepstakes casinos

Each entry below is summarized from our stored review notes: what players highlight, where it falls short, and the redemption facts that shape a shortlist.

Redemption facts are operator-stated; community ratings come from rate-limited CasinoRankr votes.

Stake.us

4.7 · 828 community votes

Stake US is a 2022-launched sweepstakes operator run by Sweepsteaks Limited, shipping 2,200 games, sub-1-hour crypto redemption, and a 250K GC + 25 SC welcome offer.

What players like

  • Sub-1-hour crypto redemption, community-reported payout timing rail on the US sweeps stack
  • 2,200-game library with 35+ studios including provably fair Stake Originals
  • 250K GC + 25 SC no-purchase welcome (use code CASINORANKR at signup)

Where it falls short

  • Geoblocked in 20 US states as of May 2026, list still expanding fast
  • Active class-action litigation surface (compelled to arbitration in Illinois case)
  • No published license number, sweepstakes model means no state regulator backstop
Min redemption
50 SC
Redemption speed
Crypto under 1 hour, Debit card 24-48 hours
Redemption methods
Cryptocurrency, Bank Transfer (Breeze)

Zula Casino

4.6 · 595 community votes

Zula Casino is a 2023-launched US sweepstakes site operated by SCPS LLC (Delaware) with a 2,500-game library across 21 studios, a 120K GC + 10 SC welcome stack, and a 50 SC / $50 redemption floor that processes in 1-3 business days via Bank Transfer, Skrill, PayPal, or PrizeOut gift cards.

What players like

  • 2,500 games across 21 studios, wider catalog than most sweeps peers
  • Simple 1× playthrough on Sweeps Coins, no game-weighting traps
  • PayPal and Skrill on the redemption side (rare in US sweeps)

Where it falls short

  • Illinois Gaming Board cease-and-desist dated 4 February 2026, naming Zula directly
  • Maryland MLGCC cease-and-desist (March 2025) on top of 11 prohibited states
  • No live dealer, no crypto redemption rail, no 24/7 live chat
Min redemption
50 SC
Redemption speed
First redemption: up to 5 business days (KYC-gated), Subsequent redemptions: a few days
Redemption methods
Bank Transfer, Skrill, PayPal, Gift Cards (PrizeOut)

Sportzino

4.6 · 523 community votes

Sportzino is Blazesoft's 2023-launched US sweeps brand running through SSPS LLC, with a 170K GC plus 7 SC signup (code 18), 1x SC playthrough, 50 SC redemption floor, and 1 to 5 business day payouts via bank transfer, Trustly, or gift card.

What players like

  • 1x playthrough on Sweeps Coins winnings is among the lowest in the category
  • 170K GC + 7 SC signup with the available offer, no purchase required
  • About 1,900 games across 57 providers including Hacksaw Gaming, Nolimit City, NetEnt, Big Time Gaming, BGaming, and Play'n GO

Where it falls short

  • State-level cease-and-desist actions in New York (June 2025) and Tennessee (September 2025)
  • SSPS LLC carries a Better Business Bureau F rating tied to unanswered complaints
  • No live chat or phone support, email only, with reported response times of 6 to 48 hours
Min redemption
50 SC
Redemption speed
Approximately 24 hours for retailer gift cards, up to 5 business days for ACH or Trustly
Redemption methods
Bank Transfer, Trustly, Gift Cards

Chumba

4.6 · 917 community votes

Chumba is VGW Holdings' 14-year US sweepstakes flagship: 200 games across 18 providers, 1× playthrough on Sweeps Coins, $100 SC redemption minimum, 5-10 business day payout window, and a 4.4-rated mobile app.

What players like

  • 14-year operating tenure (since 2012), longest-running US sweepstakes brand
  • 2M GC + 2 SC no-purchase welcome with simple 1× playthrough on bonus and gameplay SC
  • 200 games across 18 providers including in-house Golden Feather Studios originals and live dealer

Where it falls short

  • 14 US states blocked per records (CA, CT, DE, ID, LA, MI, MS, MT, NV, NJ, NY, TN, WA, WV). further 2026 state legislation (Indiana, Maryland, others) in motion
  • Maryland MLGCC second cease-and-desist (Nov 2025) remains unresolved as of May 2026
  • $100 SC redemption minimum matches Pulsz at 100 SC and is double Stake.us's $50 floor, high enough to slow first cashouts when paired with the 0.25 SC/day faucet
Min redemption
100 SC
Redemption speed
Prizeout gift cards: 24h, Chumba Prepaid Mastercard: near-instant, Skrill: 1-5 business days, Trustly ACH: 5-10 business days
Redemption methods
Bank Transfer, Skrill, Gift Cards

Fortune Wins

4.5 · 546 community votes

Fortune Wins is the rebranded Fortune Coins sweepstakes platform operated by Social Gaming LLC (US, Delaware) and Social Gaming LTD (Canada, Halifax), running 2,000+ games across a deep provider mix, native iOS and Android apps, and a no-purchase welcome offer in the 360K GC + 1-2K FC range (per operator promotions page).

What players like

  • Headline welcome stack of 3M GC + 3,000 FC + 20 FS staged across the verification + first-week login ladder
  • First-purchase $9.99 package delivers 5M GC + 2,500 FC (~$25 redemption-equivalent at the operator's 100 FC = $1 ratio, solid 2.5× return on entry-tier spend)
  • 2,000+ game library across a deeper provider mix than the DB list reflects (60+ per operator marketing. AskGamblers names NetEnt, Yggdrasil, JILI, Hacksaw, Big Time Gaming, Red Tiger beyond the DB-listed 24)

Where it falls short

  • No published license number or Tier-1 regulator disclosure on operator pages
  • App Store rating of 3.3, mid-tier, well below best-in-class peers
  • 11 prohibited US states, one of the heavier block lists in US sweeps
Min redemption
50 SC
Redemption speed
First redemption: up to 5 business days (KYC-gated), larger amounts may extend, Subsequent redemptions: a few days, Gift cards: hours post-approval
Redemption methods
Bank Transfer, Visa Virtual Cards

Shuffle US

4.5 · 69 community votes

Shuffle US is the 2025 U.S. Sweepstakes spinoff of the international Shuffle.com brand, operated by Munyon Canyon Limited out of the BVI, distinguished by a Hacksaw / NoLimit City / Evolution provider lineup that's rare on U.S.

What players like

  • Strong provider lineup including Hacksaw Gaming, NoLimit City, Evolution, NetEnt, and Microgaming, rare on U.S. sweeps platforms
  • Eight redemption methods spanning crypto (BTC, ETH, LTC, SOL, USDC) and fiat-adjacent rails (card, Apple Pay, Google Pay)
  • Same-day to one-business-day stated redemption window

Where it falls short

  • 100 SC ($100) redemption minimum is roughly double the mid-tier sweeps average
  • 20-state exclusion list, one of the larger footprints in the category, driven by 2025 legislation in CA, NY, CT, MT, and NJ
  • No mobile app, browser-only access
Min redemption
100 SC
Redemption speed
Up to 2 business days, site markets 90% under 1 minute (promotional benchmark, not guaranteed)
Redemption methods
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Solana +4 more

LuckyLand Slots

4.4 · 516 community votes

LuckyLand Slots is VGW's 2019 sweepstakes brand - operationally reliable but in managed retreat, with 14 US states already excluded and a sibling successor (LuckyLand Casino) soft-launched in December 2025.

What players like

  • Free 7,777 GC plus 10 SC signup, no purchase required - lowest-risk entry into the VGW account ecosystem
  • Operated by Virtual Gaming Worlds, the longest-running US sweepstakes parent (Chumba 2012, LuckyLand 2019, Global Poker 2016)
  • Shared payments and KYC pipeline with Chumba and Global Poker - VGW's redemption rails are the most documented in review notes in the category

Where it falls short

  • 14 US states prohibited (WA, MS, MT, DE, NV, LA, NY, WV, NJ, CT, CA, TN, ID, MI) and the list keeps growing roughly every 60 days
  • Game count of 130 slots is roughly 1/8 of Pulsz (1,000+) or 1/13 of High 5 (around 1,700). no table games, no live dealer, no crash, no sportsbook
  • VGW soft-launched LuckyLand Casino in December 2025 and has publicly stated it is 'considering its options' on this brand
Min redemption
50 SC
Redemption speed
1-5 business days for bank transfer or gift card after KYC approval
Redemption methods
Bank Transfer, Gift Cards

Global Poker

4.4 · 437 community votes

Global Poker is the only sweepstakes-poker product at scale in the U.S., operated by VGW GP Limited (same parent as Chumba) with a ~130-game catalog, 50 SC redemption floor, and a 2-7 business-day cashout window across Bank Transfer, Skrill, and gift cards.

What players like

  • Only sweepstakes-poker product at scale in the U.S., real cash games, tournaments, and SNGs on SC tables
  • VGW corporate parent gives it battle-tested KYC, payment, and redemption infrastructure vs. third-tier operators
  • 50 SC ($50) redemption floor matches Stake.us, beats McLuck ($75) and Chumba ($100)

Where it falls short

  • 13 prohibited states (CA, CT, DE, ID, LA, MI, MS, MT, NV, NJ, NY, WA, WV) block a meaningful share of the U.S. population
  • Daily login drop of 0.25 SC is one of the weakest in the category, would take 200 logins to clear the redemption floor
  • ~130-game catalog is small vs. 800+ at Pulsz, McLuck, Stake.us
Min redemption
50 SC
Redemption speed
Cash redemptions can take up to 10 business days, one request per 24 hours
Redemption methods
Bank Transfer, Skrill, Gift Cards

Coinz

4.4 · 16 community votes

Coinz is a 2025 sweepstakes launch from Nickle Tech LLC out of Wyoming with a roughly 500-game lobby, a $100 redemption floor, and 11 excluded states, wider than most peers in the field. The first-purchase package at $9.99 for 25 SC ($0.40 per SC) is the one genuinely competitive value point, the rest of the offer is mid-pack.

What players like

  • Operator named directly (Nickle Tech LLC, Wyoming) with live, dated terms and sweeps-rules pages
  • First-purchase package at $0.40 per SC is competitive with the category leaders
  • Live dealer available, uncommon for a sub-1-year sweeps brand

Where it falls short

  • $100 redemption floor sits at the top of the category alongside Chumba and High 5
  • 11 excluded states (including CA, NY, NJ), wider than most peers in the field
  • 10K GC + 1 SC welcome bonus is effectively negligible (~$1 of free value)
Min redemption
100 SC
Redemption speed
Operator sweeps-rules state up to 10 business days for cash, homepage advertises a 1-hour redemption promo. Operator rules win on conflict, assume the 10-business-day window.
Redemption methods
Bank Transfer, Gift Cards

Pulsz Bingo

4.4 · 344 community votes

Pulsz Bingo is Yellow Social Interactive's 2022 bingo-first sweepstakes brand and sister to Pulsz, leading with scheduled live 75-ball and 90-ball rooms plus a large supporting slot catalog from a broad operator-listed provider roster. The 5,000 GC plus 2.

What players like

  • Genuine product differentiation: scheduled live 75-ball and 90-ball bingo rooms with real-time chat
  • 1,150-title slot catalog across 16 mid-tier providers (Betsoft, BGaming, Yggdrasil, Relax Gaming, Evoplay, Playson, etc.)
  • Mature YSI back-end: same KYC pipeline and payment rails as six-year-old sister brand Pulsz

Where it falls short

  • 2.3 SC free welcome is at the lower end of the major sweepstakes brands
  • $100 (100 SC) minimum redemption is higher than several peers' 50 SC threshold
  • 16 prohibited states including CA, NY, NJ, AZ, MD, and DE, longer exclusion list than typical
Min redemption
100 SC
Redemption speed
48h internal processing, then bank/Trustly typically 3-5 business days, Skrill 3-4 hours after processing, and Prizeout gift cards delivered by email instantly
Redemption methods
Bank Transfer, Skrill, Gift Cards

What changed

What changed: June 2026

A dated log of real, recorded changes: community-vote rank movements, operator welcome-offer revisions, and state-legality events. Every entry shows its own stored date and nothing is listed without a recorded event behind it. Most recent recorded change: Jun 17, 2026.

  1. Rankings

    Golden Hearts slipped 2 places to #57 in the community rankings.

  2. Rankings

    JefeBet slipped 2 places to #58 in the community rankings.

  3. Rankings

    Lonestar Casino slipped 2 places to #56 in the community rankings.

  4. Rankings

    MyPrize US climbed 5 places to #55 in the community rankings.

  5. State legality

    Governor Braun Signs HB 1052 Into Law

  6. State legality

    Conference Committee Report Adopted

  7. State legality

    Senate Passes HB 1052

  8. State legality

    House Passes HB 1052

Rank movements come from CasinoRankr community-vote snapshots, offer changes from source-checked operator welcome-offer revisions, and legality events from tracked state regulatory records. Dates are the events' own recorded dates, not the day this page was generated.

More sweepstakes casinos tracked

Tracked but not yet featured in the main rankings

These operators remain outside the main ranked list until their review coverage and vote sample are ready.

  • Crown Coins
  • Modo
  • Spree
  • SweepBetz
  • Lucky Slots
  • Spin Pals
  • Poly
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  • KingPrize
  • ZitoBox
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  • Joe
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  • CasinoKai
  • DexyPlay
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  • Go Go Gold
  • LuckyStake
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  • Lucky Goldfish
  • Hush Casino
  • MonkeySpins
  • Ruby Sweeps
  • BootyChaser
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How CasinoRankr ranks

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No paid placements. No editorial favoritism. Just rate-limited community votes, Bayesian damping, and labeled disclosures.

Full methodology

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What this sweepstakes casinos ranking measures

High confidence

CasinoRankr ranks sweepstakes casino listings using rate-limited community votes and Bayesian averaging. This hub lists 72 live public listings in the table above. Separately, CasinoRankr tracks 11,781 all-time community votes attributed to this category, including votes that may have arrived while an operator was listed under a different workflow status. Ranking order is not sold, sponsored, or manually boosted by affiliate partnerships.

Ranked
sweepstakes casino listings
Live listings
72 public listings
All-time category votes
11,781 recorded for this category (not limited to the current live listing set)
Ranking method
Bayesian community score, vote count tiebreaker
Last verified
Jun 18, 2026
Important limitation
Operator availability, redemption rules, and state restrictions can change.
Paid influence
No paid ranking influence

At least 200 votes. The label reflects vote volume, not payout safety, legality, or verified players.

Why These Rankings Exist

Sweepstakes casino pages can become promotional quickly, especially when affiliate links are involved. These rankings are built around community votes, Bayesian weighting, and visible sample context instead of paid placement. The current list covers 72platforms, but each operator's bonus, redemption, and availability claims should still be checked against the linked review and current terms. For a citable category-level snapshot, use the community vote statistics dataset.

Why Redemption Context Matters

Redemption timing, identity checks, and bonus restrictions can matter more than a large welcome offer. Where CasinoRankr has structured payout or redemption fields, they should be shown with source context and reviewed inside the individual operator page rather than treated as a universal guarantee. The redemption thresholds dataset publishes the stored rows that support that comparison.

The Ownership Thing Nobody Talks About

McLuck, Hello Millions, and Scratchful are all run by the same parent company (B2). Pulsz has ties to the same group. This isn't necessarily bad. Shared infrastructure often means stable payouts. But it means the "variety" you see across these brands is partly an illusion. The games, payment processors, and support teams overlap significantly. Knowing who owns what helps you make smarter choices about where to buy coins.

State Restrictions Are Real

Sweepstakes casinos are available in most US states, but not all. Washington, Idaho, Michigan, Montana, and Nevada have long-standing restrictions. California is tracked as not currently available in CasinoRankr's operator-availability tracker. This is an availability classification, not a bill-level legal summary or individualized legal advice. New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Delaware restricted dual-currency sweepstakes casinos across 2025. Indiana (HB 1052) takes effect July 1, 2026, and Maine (LD 2007) takes effect July 29, 2026. Louisiana, Tennessee, and Illinois have pushed operators out via regulator action without a formal ban. For the live dated map with full regulatory changelog, see the state legality tracker, or cite the focused state availability dataset. Each operator's prohibited-state list changes. I also maintain state-by-state legality guides so you can check before signing up, or browse state-specific rankings filtered to platforms that actually accept players in your location.

How to Actually Get Free Coins

Many sweepstakes operators publish no-purchase routes such as daily bonuses, social promotions, or mail-in requests. The details vary by operator and state, so always confirm the current rules before relying on a free coin method. For the broader scoring and source policy, see the rating methodology.

Further Reading

For background on how the sweepstakes model differs from real-money casinos, see Online Gaming 101 or check Is It Legit?. If the "social casino" label is tripping you up, our sweepstakes vs social casinos explainer walks through the currency and prize-redemption distinction. The full guide index covers more operator and state-specific topics.

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Common questions

What players ask about sweepstakes casinos.

Are sweepstakes casinos legal in the United States?
Sweepstakes casinos use a promotional sweepstakes model rather than traditional play regulations. The key structural requirement is that every site must provide a free method of entry: no purchase is necessary to obtain Sweeps Coins. Availability varies by state. California is tracked as not currently available in CasinoRankr's operator-availability tracker. this is an availability classification, not a bill-level legal summary or individualized legal advice. Other states where sweepstakes casinos are currently restricted or effectively unavailable include Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, and Washington. Indiana (HB 1052) takes effect July 1, 2026, and Maine (LD 2007) takes effect July 29, 2026. Always check the platform's terms for your specific state.
Can I win real money at sweepstakes casinos?
Sweeps Coins (SC) can be redeemed for cash prizes, subject to each platform's terms and conditions. The process involves accumulating Sweeps Coins through daily bonuses, mail-in requests, or optional purchases. After meeting the platform's playthrough requirement, you can request a redemption to your bank account or PayPal. Redemption availability and amounts vary by platform and state.
Do I have to spend money to play?
No, you are never required to spend money. Every legitimate sweepstakes casino offers free ways to earn Sweeps Coins, including daily login bonuses, social media promotions, and mail-in requests. Many active players never spend a single dollar and still redeem real cash prizes.
Which sweepstakes casino is the best overall?
The best choice depends on what you value most. Stake.us offers the largest game library and some of the fastest redemption timings in the industry. But check the community vote rankings above: real players rate each platform based on their firsthand experience with bonuses, game quality, and redemption speed.
How long do sweepstakes casino payouts take?
Most sweepstakes casinos process redemptions within 3 to 5 business days. Common payout methods include bank transfers, PayPal, and Skrill. Some platforms process requests faster, so check each casino's stated redemption timeline in their terms before signing up.
Are the games at sweepstakes casinos rigged?
No, the games are not rigged. Each game has a predetermined Return to Player (RTP) percentage that governs outcomes over time. This payout rate does not change based on how you acquired your coins or how much you have deposited. The underlying math is identical for every player on the platform.
What is the difference between a social casino and a sweepstakes casino?
A social casino is any online casino that uses virtual currency for entertainment. A sweepstakes casino is a type of social casino that also offers Sweeps Coins redeemable for real cash prizes. Traditional social casinos like the free-play versions of Caesars or PokerStars have no real money component. If you want to win actual cash, you need a sweepstakes casino specifically.
How do I get free Sweeps Coins with no purchases?
There are several ways to get free SC without spending any money. Most sweepstakes casinos give you free Sweeps Coins just for creating an account. After that, you can earn more through daily login bonuses, social media promotional codes, and mail-in requests (AMOE). The no-purchase-necessary requirement means every legitimate sweepstakes casino must provide a free entry method. Check the site's terms for their specific AMOE process.
What are the newest sweepstakes casinos in 2026?
Some of the newest sweepstakes casinos launched in 2025 and 2026 include SpinBlitz, SweepSlots, Sixty6 Casino, SweepNext, Go Go Gold, Grand Vault, Scarlet Sands, and Spin Sorcery. New sweeps casinos typically launch with generous welcome bonuses, but check the community ratings above before buying coins to see whether the site delivers on its promises.

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