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Two-Up Games Return Nationwide for Anzac Day 2025

The traditional Australian gambling game, tied to WWI soldiers, is once again legally played under state-specific exemptions to honor Anzac Day.

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On Anzac Day, many Australians will be celebrating with a game of two-up. Here's what to know if you feel like joining in.

Overview

  • Two-up, a gambling game originating in 19th-century Australian goldfields and popularized by WWI soldiers, is legal nationwide on Anzac Day.
  • State laws vary: Victoria allows play during the week leading up to Anzac Day, while NSW permits additional commemorative dates; Broken Hill and Kalgoorlie host year-round games under special licenses.
  • Proceeds from Anzac Day two-up games benefit RSL branches and charities, with participation restricted to adults.
  • The game involves a spinner tossing two coins from a wooden paddle called a kip, with bets placed on heads, tails, or odds, and outcomes judged by a ringkeeper.
  • Despite its limited legality, two-up remains a symbolic Anzac Day tradition, reflecting Australian wartime camaraderie and heritage.