Fat-fingered sumo wrestlers, unable to tap the keys on a standard mobile phone, are being given iPads to help improve communication.

The Japan Sumo Association (JSA) said it would distribute 60 iPads among all of the sport's 51 training stables.

The announcement comes as the JSA outlined measures to deal with a series of recent scandals.

The ancient sport has recently been rocked by allegations of an illegal gambling ring.

Wrestlers have been accused of betting on baseball games, which is illegal in Japan and is often associated with organised criminal gangs.

So now it's even easier to place a bet?