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Pool Shark

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Official numbers from Habanero

Official RTP
95.84%
Volatility
Medium
Max win potential
12,548×
Release date
2012-06-15
Grid
5x3
Hit frequency
—
Pay mechanic
Paylines
Game type
Slots

Features

Themes

Our recorded session

Pool Shark has not gone through our rig yet. When it does, the full recorded session appears here: balance curve, hit rate, best win and the longest dry streak, published next to the official RTP above. Until then this page carries Habanero's own figures and a playable demo, and nothing of ours.

Questions about Pool Shark

Pool Shark has an RTP of 95.84%, which sits slightly below the 96% industry average for online slots.

The maximum win in Pool Shark is 12,548x the bet, a high-potential ceiling.

Yes, a free demo of Pool Shark is available on this page, so you can try the game at no cost.

Our game score6/10

Habanero's Pool Shark combines an underwater setting with a sports theme and a cartoon finish. The result is a lighthearted package that never takes itself too seriously.

How Pool Shark Plays

The action runs on a 5x3 grid. Two special symbols do the heavy lifting in the base game. The wild substitutes for regular symbols to help complete winning combinations, while the scatter counts from any position on the reels rather than needing to land in sequence. Pool Shark also includes a gamble feature: after a win, you can risk that payout in a side game, an optional layer for anyone who wants extra risk on demand.

Pool Shark Features

Free spins form the centerpiece of the bonus side, a dedicated round of spins that plays out without further stakes. A multiplier is also part of the package, and it increases the value of a win. Rounding out the list is a jackpot, a top prize that stands above the regular paytable.

RTP, Volatility and Win Potential

The RTP of 95.84% sits a touch below the 96% industry average, so the long-term statistical return runs slightly leaner. Medium volatility points to a balance between hit frequency and win size, meaning steadier sessions with fewer long dry spells than a high-volatility game would produce. The standout figure is the max win of 12,548x the bet, a high-potential ceiling and the strongest number on this page.

Theme and Design

Expect a sports concept filtered through an aquatic lens and drawn with a light, cartoonish hand. Players who prefer playful over moody will feel at home here.

Verdict

Pool Shark lands as a 6/10 release: one standout stat, one clear compromise. The 12,548x max win and balanced medium volatility give it genuine appeal for relaxed sessions. The below-average 95.84% RTP holds it back. It suits players who value a big ceiling, and the free demo on this page is the easiest way to decide whether the shark has bite.