'Innocent game' banned on Veterans Day due to Australia's gambling problem

It's a tradition during Anzac Day, Australia's national day of remembrance for veterans: gambling. The two-up slot game, a variation on head or coin, can only be played legally on April 25. But some pubs are now breaking with this tradition, as gambling addiction is a major problem in Australian society. The Australian Veterans Day starts at dawn with an austere service. Afterwards, veterans and their families head into the pub for breakfast. A …