On September 17, 2009, NetPlay could possibly change the face of online gambling, as Channel Five will be broadcasting the first ver television casino program. The show will be called SuperCasino.com, and it will allow players to place bets on casino games from the comfort of their own sofa.

Although this is a very new and innovative form of gambling, the process will be extremely easy for players. There will be a way for players to register their accounts and place bets via phone or the internet. On the show, a roulette wheel will be spun and any winnings that the player earns will be credited to their account.

SuperCasino.com will air three times a week, giving players access to gamble directly through their television sets. The trend in the gambling industry is leaning towards making gaming more convenient, and casino operators are looking for new ways to bring gambling into their player’s homes.  As an increasing number of people choose to play casino games online rather than in a land-based casino, television gambling seems to be the next natural step.

However, industry insiders have their concerns about this new innovation. Director of Mediawatch UK John Beyer has said: “I am anxious about people engaging in gambling this way.” He worries that people who cannot regularly afford to go to casinos will be attracted to television gambling, presenting a slippery slope situation that could result in addictive behavior.