Why Is Two-up Illegal Except on ANZAC Day?

Two-up is an Australian gambling game which is illegal except on ANZAC Day. Amendments to laws throughout Australia in the 1980s created this exception to honour Australian soldiers who played the game during World War 1.

The game is usually classified as illegal as it falls into a category of unregulated gambling.

What is Two-up?

Two-up is an Australian gambling game which where a "spinner" throws two coins into the air. The game is synonymous with ANZAC day because it was played by Australian soldiers during the World War 1.

Two-Up Rules

The rules of two up are that the 'spinner' flips two coins simultaneously and onlookers bet on the outcome. The bets can be whether both coins will land heads up, both tails up, or with one coin a head and the other a tail. The Spinner will usually make a call with someone in the crowd which starts the betting.