Gold Shark

How the round works

Wins start from the left on active lines. A wild, if the paytable has one, stands in for regular symbols. Classic fruit games often add a gamble feature after a win: it can double the prize or take it.

How this title plays

Gold Shark is a line-pay video slot from CQ9. Wilds substitute; scatters, when present, pay or start free spins. Read the line count and bet-per-line scaling in the paytable.

At Pinco

Compare Gold Shark with similar games in the same filter tab, then size stakes for at least 50 spins inside a hard loss cap.

Opening it at Pinco

Open Gold Shark from the Pinco lobby after you sign in. This page explains the rules. The Play button sends you to the account offer. Stakes and currency are set in the cashier, not on this page.

Symbols

Treat the paytable of Gold Shark as three layers: low symbols that fill the screen, mid and premium icons that carry most of the base-game value, and specials (wild, scatter or feature triggers) from CQ9. Wilds substitute regular symbols; scatters, when present, pay or start a feature without needing a line.

Stakes and scaling

Paytable values for Gold Shark scale with the total stake. Doubling the stake doubles the listed prizes. Set a loss cap and pick a stake that still allows 50–100 spins so you can feel the High profile before you change size.

Max win and RTP

The published ceiling for Gold Shark is shooter. That is a theoretical limit from the math file, not a session expectation. RTP 96.20% is a long-run average: a few hundred spins can sit far above or below it without the game being broken.

RTP and limits

RTP is a long-run average, not a promise for one session. A licence does not turn a high-volatility game into a steady income. Set a loss limit before you raise the stake, and do not chase a feature you have already paid for.

Before you play

Gold Shark opens inside the Pinco lobby after you sign in. Always check the in-game paytable for the RTP, stake limits and feature rules that apply to your currency before you raise the bet.

What to check in the Pinco lobby

• Open the live paytable / help and screenshot the RTP line for your currency.
• Confirm deposit and withdrawal screens for the same method before you move money.
• Read wagering, game weighting and max-bet if a bonus is active.
• Set a deposit or loss limit before the first spin or crash round.

FAQ

What is the listed RTP of Gold Shark?

96.20%. Confirm it in the paytable of the version you open.

Who developed Gold Shark?

CQ9

Is the max win a progressive jackpot?

No. shooter is the theoretical max win from the game maths, not a shared network pot.