Vic premier pondering next Tatts move

Victoria's new premier is considering his next move after gaming firm Tatts won a $540 million compensation payout from the state government.

Tabcorp and Tatts sought compensation after losing their duopoly over poker machines outside Melbourne's Crown Casino in 2012 following a government decision in 2008.

The Tatts ruling was for $450 million including interest of more than $90 million.

An appeal by the government was dismissed in the Court of Appeal on Thursday, as was a Tabcorp appeal for more compensation.

New Premier Daniel Andrews said on Friday officials were working through the judgment but hesitated to say much more.

"I need to be obviously cautious," he told reporters.

"The judgment was only handed down yesterday.

"We're looking at it very carefully and we'll have more to say about that soon."