Bets, stakes (6)
I believe the answer is:
wagers
I believe this is a double definition.
'bets' is the first definition.
('wager' can be a synonym of 'bet')
'stakes' is the second definition.
('wager' can be a synonym of 'stake')
(Other definitions for wagers that I've seen before include "Speculates" , "Bets, stakes" , "Gambles" .)