In June 2018, the Riksdag (the Swedish parliament) approved with effect, since January 1, 2019, a new Gambling Act (2018:1138) with a new licence system. The new Gambling Act opened the market for online gambling operators and is aimed at improving consumer protection, game security and giving transparency and opportunity to all markets. It also established a new regulatory body called Spelinspektionen (Swedish Gambling Authority), replacing the previous gambling authority (Loteriinspektionen).