Around Australia men and women flocked to play two-up after attending Dawn and Memorial Services on Anzac Day . The Australian Women's National Basketball League has been a major force in the women's game for more than 20 years with its stars including former WNBA star Sue Bird, who played her last season at Melbourne Victory before Two-up is illegal on all days apart from Anzac Day as it is considered a form of gambling . Versions vary between the original two-coined game and three-coined version . Pennies are placed on a paddle and are thrown into the air for people to bet on ( 'heads ' or 'tails ' )
Around Australia men and women flocked to play two-up after attending Dawn and Memorial Services on Anzac Day . The game dates back to Australia 's goldfields and the first recorded games took place in the late 1790s . Two-up is illegal on all days apart from Anzac Day as it is considered a form of gambling . Versions vary between the original two-coined game and three-coined version . Pennies are placed on a paddle and are thrown into the air for people to bet on ( 'heads ' or 'tails ' )