What is OJOplus?

OJOplus explained: PlayOJO's money back on every bet

Most casino rewards ask you to do something extra: opt in, hit a target, or play through a bonus. OJOplus works differently. PlayOJO describes it as money back on every game played, so it runs in the background whenever you stake real money in the PlayOJO app.

In simple terms, the money back you build up is linked to how much you stake. The more you bet, the more comes back, but always less than the bet itself. That's the key point to hold on to: OJOplus softens the cost of play, it doesn't make play profitable.

PlayOJO's company records list three products, slots, live casino and bingo, and name OJOplus as the brand's signature feature. For more everyday app questions, browse our casino app questions hub.

How OJOplus works in the PlayOJO app

The general formula is simple: money back = the amount you stake × the OJOplus rate that applies to that game. PlayOJO doesn't publish a single flat rate in the sources we rely on, so the rate for any game, when the money is added and how you move it to your cash balance are details to read in PlayOJO's own help pages or the OJOplus area of your account.

A few points are clear from PlayOJO's published material. OJOplus applies to real-money play. It sits alongside PlayOJO's no-wagering approach, which is why its welcome spins pay winnings as cash. And it's separate from PlayOJO's other rewards, such as OJO Levels and Kickers, which we cover below.

Don't confuse OJOplus with a cashback offer that refunds a share of your losses. OJOplus is described as money back on bets, so it's tied to how much you stake rather than to how much you lose. Our cashback explainer covers the loss-based kind.

How to check your OJOplus money back on your phone

The app's layout can change between updates, so use this as a general route rather than an exact menu path.

1. Download PlayOJO from the App Store or Google Play and log in with a verified account.
2. Look for the OJOplus or rewards area in your account.
3. Read the OJOplus terms there or in PlayOJO's help pages, including how the rate is set for each game type.
4. Check how and when money back moves into your withdrawable balance.
5. If anything is unclear, ask PlayOJO's live chat after logging in, or email support@playojo.com.

What OJOplus is worth against the house edge

The fairest way to judge any money-back scheme is to set it against the cost of play. That cost, on average, is total staked × house edge, where house edge is 100% minus the RTP shown in the game's help screen.

Fill in the rate PlayOJO shows for your game and the arithmetic does the rest. Because money back is a fraction of each stake while the house edge is also a fraction of each stake, OJOplus trims the expected cost in proportion to how much you play. It doesn't turn the expected result positive, and short sessions can still end well above or below these averages.

Games with lower house edges cost less per pound staked to begin with. Our pages on house edge and how to find a game's RTP in an app show where to read the figures.

OJOplus vs wagering bonuses and cashback

OJOplus is easiest to understand next to the rewards it is often compared with.

Since 19 January 2026, UK bonus wagering can't exceed 10x the bonus, which has narrowed the gap between bonuses and no-wagering rewards. A bonus still has a play-through, though, while money back on each bet does not. Our explainers on no wagering and the UK wagering cap explain both.

OJOplus, OJO Levels, Kickers and OJO Club

OJOplus is one of several PlayOJO reward features, and its help pages describe the others briefly.

• OJO Levels: you move up levels as you play. Levels only go up, and not every level brings a reward.
• Kickers: daily perks that appear in your account.
• OJO Club: an invitation-only tier with an assigned account manager.
• Free spins from rewards: PlayOJO's help page says free spins expire after 24 hours, and the Rewards section shows the game, spin value and deadline.

Invitation-only VIP-style schemes are tightly regulated in the UK. Since 31 October 2020, operators must check that a high-value customer's spending is affordable and sustainable before offering VIP treatment, and a senior licensed manager must oversee each scheme. Our page on loyalty points on casino apps covers reward schemes more broadly.

Getting OJOplus on your phone: the PlayOJO app

PlayOJO is a casino-only brand with no sportsbook, so its app is a standalone casino app on both iPhone and Android. Both listings carry an adult rating.

The App Store listing (opens in a new tab) also says the app may use your location even when it isn't open, which can affect battery life. At 25.4 MB it's one of the lighter casino apps on iPhone. For install help, see the PlayOJO iPhone app and PlayOJO Android app pages.

Who runs PlayOJO, and how safe is it?

PlayOJO is operated by Skill On Net Limited, which holds a Gambling Commission licence under account 39326 for casino since 2014 and bingo since February 2020. The brand launched in February 2017, the register lists a head office in Limassol, Cyprus, and it also holds a Malta Gaming Authority licence. You can check the entry on the Gambling Commission public register (opens in a new tab).

On 23 May 2023 the Commission announced that Skill On Net would pay £305,150 after an investigation found social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures, as set out in the Commission's news release (opens in a new tab). On payments, PlayOJO says it processes most withdrawals within a few hours, lets you withdraw as little as you like and aims to verify documents within 12 hours. Our PlayOJO safety page has more.

Money back is not a reason to play more

A running money-back total can feel like progress, but it grows only because you've staked more. Over time the house edge means losses are the likely outcome, and money back reduces that cost rather than reversing it. Treat OJOplus as a small discount on entertainment you'd have chosen anyway.

PlayOJO's app listing names Safe Mate, Take A Break and deposit limits among its tools. Its help page says deposit limits sit under My Account > Settings > Deposit Limits, decreases apply straight away and increases take 24 hours, and time limits, loss limits, OJO Safeguard and self-exclusion are also available. See PlayOJO's safer gambling tools or call the National Gambling Helpline free on 0808 8020 133.

PlayOJO's welcome offer and two alternatives

OJOplus applies to real-money play, whereas the welcome offer is a one-off for new customers. If PlayOJO's approach appeals, its welcome offer follows the same no-wagering idea. Coral and Ladbrokes are alternatives built on free spins for slot play. 18+ and terms apply to every offer.

• PlayOJO, 80 free spins with no wagering: new UK customers only (not Northern Ireland), first deposit of at least £10, spins on Big Bass Bonanza at 10p each, winnings paid as cash. It can't be combined with other offers and is available only through the designated offer link. Face value: 80 × 10p = £8.
• Coral, bet £10 on slots for 100 free spins: new players; running 1 October 2026 to 1 February 2027; spins worth 10p each on selected games, 48 hours to accept, 7 days to use, no wagering on winnings. Neteller, PayPal, Paysafe, Skrill, prepaid card and certain debit card deposits don't qualify.
• Ladbrokes, play £10 on slots for up to 500 free spins: new customers; 50 spins a day for 10 days at 10p on selected games, claim each batch by 23:59, use within 7 days, no wagering. Deposits by prepaid card, PayPal, Paysafe, Neteller, Skrill or Moneybookers don't qualify.

All three are slot offers, so don't expect to use them on live or table games. For a ranking built on no-wagering deals, see the best no-wagering casino apps, or compare two of them in Coral vs PlayOJO.

18+. Every casino game has a built-in house edge, so over time you should expect to lose what you stake. Set a budget before you play and stop when it’s gone: safer gambling tools and support. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.