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Shark Wash is a Relax Gaming slot (2023) with 96.06% RTP, very high volatility and a 5,000x max win. It uses 1,024 ways with free spins, multipliers and wild symbols. An official free demo is available. RTP can vary by casino.
Key specs
- RTP
- 96.06%
- Volatility
- Very high
- Hit frequency
- 22.69% (about 1 in 4.4 spins)
- Max win
- 5,000x
- Grid
- 5 reels
- Pays
- 1,024 ways
- Released
- 28 June 2023
- Bet range
- $0.10–$200
- Jackpot
- None
Casinos with Relax Gaming games
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18+. New customers. Min dep $20. 30x bonus wagering. Max bet $5. 30 days. 200 spins on Book of Dead at $0.20. Credited in daily batches of 20 over 10 days. Full T&Cs apply.
Key terms
18+. New customers only. Min deposit $20. 30x bonus wagering requirement. Max bet $5 while wagering. Free spins on Book of Dead at $0.20 per spin. Spins credited in daily batches of 20 over 10 days. Offer valid 30 days. Full T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
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Try Shark Wash with play money before deciding whether to play for real. Official Relax Gaming demos are free for GambGenius members.
How to play Shark Wash (members only)
Instead of fixed lines, matching symbols on adjacent reels pay in any position, starting from the leftmost reel. The more matching symbols there are on each reel, the more ways the combination pays.
Shark Wash is played on a 5 reels grid with 1,024 ways.
- Set your stake. Choose your total bet per spin between $0.10 and $200. Wins are paid as multiples of this stake.
- Check the paytable. Open the game's info screen to see what each symbol pays and the exact rules for this version.
- Spin. Each spin's result is decided by a certified random number generator, independent of previous spins.
- Trigger the bonus. Land the required scatter symbols to start the free spins feature.
The full Shark Wash guide: how winnings work, 3 features and 3 strategy tips
- Your stake plan: a $50 budget → about $0.12 a spin (very high volatility)
- What 96.06% RTP costs per $100 wagered: $3.94 on average
- 3 features explained: free spins, multipliers, wild symbols
- Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.10 minimum bet
- 4 slots with the same style and a higher RTP (up to 98.1%)
- Strategy tips and a session planner for Shark Wash
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How winnings work (members only)
What 96.06% RTP costs per $100 wagered, the 5,000x max win at a $1 stake
The top prize is capped at 5,000x your stake. On a $1 spin that is $5,000; on $0.20 it is $1,000. When the cap is reached the round usually ends immediately.
Multipliers are applied to wins as they land; in many games several multipliers add together or multiply each other, which is where the largest wins come from.
What 96.06% RTP means
Expected return = stake × 96.06%
Over $100 of total bets, the long-run average loss is $3.94
RTP is a long-run average across millions of spins. Any single session can finish far above or below it, especially on a very high volatility game.
The published hit frequency is 22.69%, meaning roughly one spin in 4.4 returns something — though many of those wins are smaller than the stake.
Features explained (members only)
3 features explained: free spins, multipliers, wild symbols
Free spins
A bonus round of spins played at no cost to your balance, usually triggered by landing three or more scatter symbols. Wins during the round are added to your balance, and many games let you retrigger extra spins.
Multipliers
Multipliers increase a win by a set factor, such as 2x or 10x. They can be attached to symbols, applied to a whole spin, or grow during a feature, and are a main driver of the biggest wins.
Wild symbols
Wilds substitute for regular paying symbols to help complete winning combinations. They do not normally replace scatter or bonus symbols.
Strategy tips (members only)
- Size your stake to the volatility. Very high volatility means most spins lose and a large share of the return comes from rare big features. Treat it as entertainment with a strict budget and a stake of around 0.5% of your session budget or less. A simple rule: bring at least 400 spins' worth of budget, so a $50 budget suggests a stake of about $0.12.
2 more tips and a session planner
- Bonus wagering: at 96.06% RTP, clearing $1,000 of wagering costs about $39.40 on average. Check the bonus terms, as some casinos exclude specific games. Run your numbers in the wagering calculator.
- Set limits before you spin. Decide your loss limit and session time in advance and stop when you reach either. No pattern or betting system changes the outcome of a spin.
More on this in slot RTP and volatility explained and bankroll management.
Does it fit your budget? (members only)
Stake plans for $20 to $250 budgets, checked against the $0.10 minimum bet
For very high volatility we suggest a budget of at least 400 spins. This is what that means for Shark Wash (bets from $0.10 up to a maximum bet of $200).
| Budget | Stake a spin | Bet range | Average cost of 400 spins |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $0.05 | Below the $0.10 minimum bet | $0.79 |
| $50 | $0.12 | Fits | $1.97 |
| $100 | $0.25 | Fits | $3.94 |
| $250 | $0.62 | Fits | $9.85 |
Averages only: a short session can end far above or below them. Set a loss limit before you play.
Same style, better RTP (members only)
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Frequently asked questions
Who makes Shark Wash?
Shark Wash is developed by Relax Gaming and was released in 2023.
What is the RTP of Shark Wash?
The default RTP of Shark Wash is 96.06%.
Is Shark Wash high volatility?
Shark Wash is rated very high volatility. Very high volatility means most spins lose and a large share of the return comes from rare big features.
What is the max win on Shark Wash?
The maximum win on Shark Wash is 5,000x your stake, which is $5,000 on a $1 spin.
Can I play Shark Wash for free?
Yes. GambGenius members can play the official Relax Gaming demo of Shark Wash free on this page. It uses play money only, so demo wins can't be withdrawn, and it is for players aged 18 and over.
Does Shark Wash have a bonus buy?
No bonus buy is listed for Shark Wash in the sources we checked.
Where can I play Shark Wash?
Aurivo Casino carries Relax Gaming games. Check Shark Wash is in the lobby in your country before you sign up. 18+ · New customers · T&Cs apply. Availability varies by country.
Where this data comes from
- relax-gaming.com Provider
- bigwinboard.com Slot database
Specs come from the provider's own site and 1 independent slot database. Casinos can run lower-RTP versions, so always check the game rules before you play.
Game artwork © Relax Gaming, shown to identify the game.
