Sweet Bonanza
Sweet Bonanza publishes a 96.48% return with medium-high volatility and a 21,100x maximum win, well above Dolphin Treasure on both counts.
- RTP
- 96.48%
- Volatility
- Medium-High
- Max win
- 21,100x
- Candy
- Pragmatic Play
Pokie guide · Australia
Dolphin Treasure: RTP, volatility and where to play in Australia
Dolphin Treasure is an Aristocrat pokie from 2001 with an ocean theme, a 5x3 grid and 20 paylines. Here are its published return, volatility and maximum win, plus a shortlist of higher-return alternatives.
- 94.9%RTP
- MediumVolatility
- 800xMaximum win
What is published about it
Return to player
94.9%
Long-run average across all spins, online versionVolatility
Medium
How unevenly the return arrivesMaximum win
800x
Multiple of the stake- Grid
- 5x3
- Paylines
- 20
- Minimum bet
- A$0.01
- Provider
- Aristocrat
- Released
- 2001
- RTP in venues
- 87.5%
Return and volatility
The average, and the swing around it
The 94.9% figure applies over a very long run of spins. It means that, across all money wagered on the game, the published average return is 94.9% and the remainder is retained. It does not mean you will get 94.9% of your bankroll back in a session, and it does not change based on how you bet or when you stop.
Medium volatility shapes what a single session feels like. Compared with high-volatility games, wins tend to arrive more often but at moderate size, so your balance may drift rather than swing wildly. That is a pattern, not a guarantee, and any session can still end with a loss. Set a limit before you start.
Volatility
Medium- Low
- Medium
- High
Return to player
94.9%This game 94.9%Average 95.17%
The average is the median return of the 27 pokies this site holds published figures for.
What shapes a spin: Dolphin Treasure
Ocean theme
The game is set underwater and was released in 2001. The theme is simple by current standards, which is part of why it is treated as a classic.
Medium volatility
The published volatility is medium, so results are less extreme than on high-volatility games. Wins tend to arrive more regularly but at moderate size.
800x maximum win
The top published payout is 800x the bet, with no jackpot attached. That cap is modest compared with the other pokies ranked on this page.
20 paylines
The 5x3 grid carries 20 paylines and a minimum bet of A$0.01. It is a simple layout with no complicated mechanics to learn.
From stake to result
- 01
Set your bet
Choose a stake per spin, starting from the published minimum of A$0.01. The game uses 20 paylines, so confirm how your total bet is calculated.
- 02
Spin the reels
The 5x3 grid spins and winning combinations form along the 20 paylines. Medium volatility means you can expect a mix of smaller and larger returns.
- 03
Land the symbols
Matching symbols on a payline produce a payout according to the game's paytable. The maximum published win is 800x your bet.
- 04
Check your balance
Wins are added to your balance, and you can stop at any point. No result changes the published 94.9% long-run return.
Where the numbers point
If return matters to you, the shortlist below ranks pokies by their published return figure, starting with the highest.
Figures checked on 16 October 2026
The list as a sortable table
Sort by whichever figure decides it for you.
| 1Sweet Bonanza | 96.48% | Medium-High | 21,100x | Pragmatic Play |
| 2Floating Dragon | 96.35% | High | 5,000x | Pragmatic Play |
| 3Big Bamboo | 96.13% | High | — | Push Gaming |
| 4Starburst | 96.08% | — | 800x | NetEnt |
| 5Wolf Gold | 96.01% | Medium | 5,000x | Pragmatic Play |
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Floating Dragon
Floating Dragon publishes a 96.35% return with high volatility, a 5,000x maximum win and 10 lines.
- RTP
- 96.35%
- Volatility
- High
- Max win
- 5,000x
- Lines
- 10
- Asian
- Pragmatic Play
Big Bamboo
Big Bamboo publishes a 96.13% return with high volatility and 50 lines, a wider layout than Dolphin Treasure's 20.
- RTP
- 96.13%
- Volatility
- High
- Lines
- 50
- Bamboo
- Push Gaming
Understanding the official payout statistics
Aristocrat lists Dolphin Treasure at 94.9% return to player online, with volatility rated medium, a maximum win of 800x and a minimum bet of A$0.01. The grid is 5x3 with 20 paylines, and the game first appeared in 2001. There is no jackpot. Those are the only numbers this page relies on.
The same game is listed at 87.5% return in venues. That is a separate figure from the online version and reflects the settings used on machines in clubs and hotels rather than anything about the design itself. If you have only seen Dolphin Treasure on a cabinet, the online return is the one that matters here.
Why the return looks dated
A 94.9% return was competitive for its era, but the shortlist on this page shows what players are offered now. Sweet Bonanza, Floating Dragon, Big Bamboo, Starburst and Wolf Gold all publish returns above 96%, with several also listing much larger maximum wins. Dolphin Treasure's 800x cap is modest beside the 21,100x and 5,000x figures on that list.
None of this makes the game unplayable. The ocean theme, 20 lines and A$0.01 minimum are straightforward, and medium volatility suits players who want a steadier spread of results than a high-volatility game provides. The point is simply that the return figure has not kept pace with newer releases.
Return, volatility and session play
A return figure is a long-run average across millions of spins, not a promise for your session. At 94.9%, the published figure implies that the game keeps a small share of all money wagered over that long run, but any single session can land far above or below it. Treat it as background information rather than a forecast.
Medium volatility describes how results tend to be spread. It sits between low and high, so wins arrive with moderate frequency and moderate size compared with both extremes. Budget for what you can afford to lose, and remember that no strategy changes the published return or guarantees a win.
The usual questions
What is Dolphin Treasure's RTP?
The online version is listed at 94.9% return to player, while the venue version is listed at 87.5%. Both figures are long-run averages, not a prediction for any individual session.
Is Dolphin Treasure a high volatility pokie?
No. Its published volatility is medium, which sits between low and high. Expect a moderate spread of wins rather than the long dry spells typical of high-volatility games.
What is the maximum win on Dolphin Treasure?
The published maximum win is 800x your bet. That is smaller than many newer pokies, several of which list maximum wins in the thousands.
Can I play Dolphin Treasure for A$0.01 per spin?
Yes, the published minimum bet is A$0.01. It is a 5x3 game with 20 paylines, so check how the bet is applied across the lines before you start.
What is Dolphin Treasure's RTP?
The online version is listed at 94.9% return to player, while the venue version is listed at 87.5%. Both figures are long-run averages, not a prediction for any individual session.