Amount at stake (5)
I believe the answer is:
wager
(Other definitions for wager that I've seen before include "Put on a bit" , "stake required" , "Punt" , "better to put this on?" , "act for "The Gamblers"?" .)
I believe the answer is:
wager
(Other definitions for wager that I've seen before include "Put on a bit" , "stake required" , "Punt" , "better to put this on?" , "act for "The Gamblers"?" .)