General
two-up
What does two-up mean?
A traditional gambling game of tossing two coins, legally played on Anzac Day.
"We had a game of two-up at the RSL on Anzac Day."
Origin
Australian gambling game dating to colonial times, strongly tied to Anzac Day.
Frequently asked questions
What is 'two-up'?
It's a traditional Australian gambling game in which players bet on the outcome of two coins tossed into the air.
Why is two-up played on Anzac Day?
It's strongly tied to the WWI diggers who played it, and it's legally permitted on Anzac Day as part of the commemorations, often at RSL clubs.
How do you play two-up?
A 'spinner' tosses two coins from a small board called a 'kip', and players bet on whether they land two heads, two tails, or one of each ('odds').
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