Name: Gold Country Inn and Casino by Red Lion Hotels
Address: 2050 Idaho Street, Elko, Nevada, United States of America, Elko, Nevada, US
Price range: $83–$119 per night
Rating: 7.98

What guests think

At Gold Country Inn and Casino by Red Lion Hotels, travelers often highlight large rooms and friendly, helpful staff, while noting the property is older, with dated decor, mixed upkeep, smoky casino areas, and facilities like the pool sometimes unavailable.

Rooms are spacious but dated, with mixed bed comfort, occasional noise, and uneven Wi‑Fi or power outlets. Cleanliness and maintenance feedback is inconsistent, ranging from very clean stays to reports of worn furnishings, plumbing issues, and housekeeping lapses. Location is convenient for road trips and parking by rooms is handy, but the parking lot has potholes. Expect a budget‑friendly, pet‑welcoming stay with trade‑offs in age and reliability.

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Facilities

Facilities are dated: several reviews cite a small, smoky casino, a pool that is closed or dirty in season, multiple ice machines out of order, and a parking lot with potholes. Parking directly outside some rooms is convenient.

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Tyler

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was nice. Only complaint was the ice maker in my building was out of order, so had to walk to the other building. Which was close.

8

Louis

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is an older property. Casino was small with only video gambling. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Rooms were dated but they were big, clean and comfortable.

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Greg

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

There is issues on that sections of the buildings with cable tv. I also tried six different ice machines and none of them were working.

8

Valerie

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place to stay, friendly staff, rooms were clean, food was good. Casino is small but we had a great time..

8

Jewel

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We booked this property just because it said it had a pool and we were looking for a hotel with something family friendly during our travel for our child to get out all his energy after a long car ride. We were very disappointed to find the pool dirty and full of bugs. When my husband looked up the property on google they said the pool was closed for the season. We would have stayed somewhere else had we known. On the plus side the front desk was friendly and accomodating.

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Shane

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was really upset that its 100 degrees outside and there pool was not even ready for people and then only a bar of soap in the bathroom no shampoo or conditioner

10

Phyllis

Sep 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Only thing I didn't like about the property was the potholes as I was coming out. I had to wait for another vehicle to go by so I could get in that lane to avoid the potholes in my outgoing lane. Other than that, the property was good.

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Pamela

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Older casino hotel but fairly quiet. Very smoky though. Our room was a non smoking room but it still smelled smoky. Our room was dark. It was an accessible room but the light switch in the bathroom was across the room. The casino is very small and really smoky. Limited dining. We went to the restaurant for coffee and dessert and they were out of everything except ice cream.

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Deana

Feb 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms are very large. There are several big pot holes in the parking lot that need filling! J.R.’s restaurant was conviene and good!

4

Mike

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I id not stay. Pool was not ready for use.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness and upkeep are inconsistent: many guests found rooms clean, but others reported dirty or worn areas, leftover trash or hair, slow drains and plumbing problems, and missed or very early housekeeping.

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Sue

Dec 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Needs updating. Bathroom was dirty. Not enough towels. Had to walk through smoky casino to get to restaurant. Left a Kindle e-reader in the room accidentally and was probably stolen, not turned in to the front desk. Manager promised to "look into it" and hasn't contacted us. Did not like this motel at all.

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linda

Nov 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room had not been cleaned when we got there.

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george

Oct 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bad room, no shampoo, fridge did not work, they had to move me to another room, the maintance man did not seem like he cared about fixing the issue.

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Randall

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Toilet not flushing very well. Drain in shower was very slow to drain. The power went out Twice and you don't have a generator? Come on! Everyone supposed to sit around in the dark I guess! This place needs serious renovations.

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Sheila

Sep 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was in dire need of refurbishing, carpet was filthy, walls were dirty, shower drain was broken, shampoo stains on shower walls which could have been easily cleaned prior to our checking in, past occupants garbage underneath dresser. Staff was very friendly but would definitely not recommend hotel due to the the poor condition of rooms.

6

Dave

Oct 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not vacuumed found candy and trash from previous occupant. Noisy and crowded. Long wait to check in in a smokey room.

8

Molly

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was good but dated. Wallpaper tearing off in the bathroom, smoke detector ripped out of wall, light fixtures hanging from ceiling.

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Zita

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bath tub took 1.5 hours to drain. And they rented the room knowing full well that it was broken, because when I called the rude front desk.. "O that room..." They\'re were also these weird green bugs in the curtains, on the chairs and carpet. Never Again.

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Dawn-Elissa

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had to book another hotel because of trash and dust under bed and excessive dog hair on carpet (not from us!) The room could’ve been nice had it been cleaned/ at least vacuumed! It had a charm, albeit an old school charm. It was spacious. The front desk offered to reduce a charge but no room accommodation that matched our “premium” price and booking agreement was offered or granted. There’s an issue with what we booked and what we got. The people in the area/-some in same hotels, some in other hotels— the neighbors were very helpful, which I thought was sweet The neighbors helped us when hotel staff could not In any case, we left for another hotel that night: a huge inconvenience

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Denise

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Maid took the soap in tub area and never replace it. One little bar of soap for three days for two people.

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Rooms

Rooms are notably large and generally comfortable but dated; bed firmness varies. Guests mention limited outlets, uneven Wi‑Fi in some buildings, and occasional noise from AC, doors, or early‑morning activity.

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Dee

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very large and clean, although a bit dated.

8

Rose

Jan 9, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

We were only there to sleep for the night. It met our needs. The room was plenty large and warm for such a cold night. The bed was comfy!

8

Bert

Aug 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel seems a bit run down, but was clean and comfortable, and the room was spacious.

6

David

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Could hear wind blowing through the door.

10

Adrienne

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We made the reservation only a few hours in advance and checked in late as we’d been driving all day. Christy (sp?) at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and clean and the beds were comfortable. The bathroom was also large and bright and it was nice to shower off after a long, hot drive through NV.

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Richard

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was okay. The room wasn't in especially good repair, there were only electrical outlets by one side of the bed, the reception area reeked of cigarette smoke, there were only three (small) pillows for two people, there was no extra blanket, and the fridge was apparently set to freezer temperature -- as we learned when we got up in the morning and found our food all frozen. The wifi was weak and unreliable. On the plus side, the location is convenient and the room seemed pretty clean.

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Clint

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were hard as a rock.

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Bill A

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Poor wifi in Bldg A Room was spacious but not enough electric outlets

10

David

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Some of the finest front desk staff I’ve ever had the pleasure of dealing with. Lisa did an amazing job. The place itself is on the older side, but really is immaculately cleaned. Would recommend a stay on that alone. The place can get a little noisy when the miners fire up their 2500’s and head in to work early in the AM, but that’s to be expected in a mining town.

8

Susan

Jan 10, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Big room

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful with easy check‑in; maintenance response varies. A few guests reported check‑in delays, unexpected fees at arrival, or housekeeping inconsistency.

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10

Ruth

Jan 1, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Our favorite place to stay when visiting Elko. Desk clerks are very friendly and they seem to give us our favorite room each time.

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Ryan

Jul 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall not a bad place to stay. Room was clean, plenty of parking and Security seemed to be on it and was checking the parking lot which was good to see. There were some strange and weird people walking around, but that’s really any casino on a Saturday night, and security seemed to deal with them and I had no issues. The front desk staff were all really nice and friendly. The restaurant and bar were great, filled with nice staff and the service was quick. I would recommend staying here if your passing through Elko and need an affordable place.

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Janet

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was fast! Staff is very friendly! Rooms are comfortable!,

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Allen

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

House keeping never came into my room for the 3 night stay until early the morning I was sleeping in before checking out. Tapping on the door with their key card 3 times then instantly opened my door.

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Cathy

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Alise was so incredible at check in. She was wonderfully kind and helpful….I can’t say enough about her and we will come back here for many reasons…large clean rooms, great location, perfect midpoint stop for our travel from CA to ID……but Alise would be another reason for us to stay here again!

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Dana

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The exterior is a little deceiving based on my first impression i didn't expect the room to be so clean. There was an issue with the first room they gave me in that the key didn't work. They said it was because i demagnitized the key. Not the case when maintenance couldn't open it with their master key. Twenty minutes later and a different room all was good. Front desk, security, and maintenance all very nice and accomidating when i requested a first floor room when i asked at check in. Wasn't crazy about the fact the smoke alarm had been removed from the room. All in all i would stay there again.

10

Michael

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is great, very friendly and helpful.

8

Ken

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was great. From checking in to the restaurant. Thanks you.

8

George

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Issues with checking into the room. They could not find my reservation. Waited an hour to finally get checked in. Room was clean but dated. The price was excellent. No issues with with my stay other then the check in process. 8 out of 10.

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Darrell

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gold Country used to be my #1 choice when staying in Elko, but the property seems to be running down. Ceilings are falling in, carpets badly stained, wallpaper peeling, light fixtures damaged and the parking lot is full of holes. Staff attempted to charge "fees" when I had prepaid online and it said my price included the fees.

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Location

Convenient to I‑80 and Elko’s main strip, with food and stores nearby; many liked parking by their door. The surroundings and lot feel worn.

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Delfino

Aug 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

easy check in ,good price,good location.

8

Christopher

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff!! Easy parking

8

Mike

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

convenient location

10

Staci

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for a stopover. Centrally located. Very friendly staff.

10

Stephen

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were quite large. Had all necessaties Offered smoking rooms which was quite nice, short walk to small but entertaining casino. Close proximity to I80.

10

william

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet hotel on the strip with great food and near other shopping, gambling and food experiences

10

Cora Jane

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just nice and convenient.

8

Catherine

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Likes parking in front of our room, very handy!!

10

Annette

Dec 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My 2nd time staying here with my cat on a cross-country drive. The staff are friendly and the room is spacious. It's a bit shabby (let's say down-to-earth), but clean and an incredible value for the no-fuss traveler. I felt safe and comfortable and was in walking distance of various food and a grocery store.

10

William

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access. Friendly people.

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Dining

On‑site dining is mixed: several enjoyed good, reasonably priced meals, while others found food poor or options limited and bar service uneven.

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Marilyn

Feb 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

5 out of 5 stars! Clean, friendly staff, great food at the restaurant. I would recommend to anyone traveling through.

4

Greg

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They charge you and extra 15dollars when you get there. Food is not any good anymore. Best to skip their diner and walk down to taco John’s or the pizza place or something.

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Dave

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I have never had such a terrible meal in my life! My had chicken fried steak and was up all night, I had Mexican out of a can!

2

Greg

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loud loud fire alarm that just would not stop. Employees said it happens all the time. Ouch. We have kind of had it with this place. The food is terrible now. Oh. They add an extra 15 fee when you get there. If things like that make your head explode do not stay here. I ment to complain to Expedia because I think it is against their rules but I forgot all about this place.

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BRETT

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They have serious maintenance issues. I had to change rooms cause the TV in the original room did not work. Two of three pieces aerobic exercise equipment were broken. Restaurant was of marginal quality, but a little high on price given the quality.

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Pamela

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Older casino hotel but fairly quiet. Very smoky though. Our room was a non smoking room but it still smelled smoky. Our room was dark. It was an accessible room but the light switch in the bathroom was across the room. The casino is very small and really smoky. Limited dining. We went to the restaurant for coffee and dessert and they were out of everything except ice cream.

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Candi

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk people were especially friendly. Gave us free coupons to use. Ate in restaurant. Food was good and reasonably priced. Room was clean and cosy. Especially liked that there were 2 sinks.

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Melanie

Feb 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stay at this hotel often for work. It is affordable, convenient, has a decent restaurant and bar and a pool in the summer. Rooms are always clean and well stocked. Beds are comfortable.

10

William

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel with an excellent cafe. Good location.

10

Leslie K

Aug 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed, great restaurant, great staff.

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Month	Average price
January	$64
February	$61
March	$56
April	$63
May	$67
June	$85
July	$79
August	$78
September	$77
October	$73
November	$68
December	$67

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $119	19 $93
20 $91	21 $91	22 $99	23 $92	24 $92	25 $92	26 $92
27 $92	28 $92	29 $92	30 $92

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $83	2 $83	3 $83
4 $83	5 $83	6 $83	7 $83	8 $83	9 $83	10 $83
11 $83	12 $83	13 $83	14 $83	15 $83	16 $83	17 $83
18 $85	19 $84	20 $83	21 $83	22 $85	23 $83	24 $85
25 $83	26 $85	27 $83	28 $85	29 $83	30 $83	31 $85

Gold Country Inn and Casino by Red Lion Hotels

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