stakes

bar barbed wire barricade block dike net rail railing roadblock wall

backstop balustrade boards chains defense guard hedge paling palisade pickets posts rampart shield stockade stop

opening

affluence assets backing bankroll belongings bread budget capital collateral currency dough earnings finance lucre means money possessions proceeds profits property resources revenue savings securities specie store stuff substance treasure wealth wherewithal winnings

accounts receivable fluid assets hard cash money in the bank money on hand nest egg petty cash pork barrel ready money

debt loss need poverty

prize

find kitty pool pot reward winnings

group pot

bank combine conglomerate equipment funds jackpot kitty provisions

accolade advantage bonus bounty championship citation crown dividend gold honor inducement jackpot medal payoff purse reward scholarship title trophy windfall

acquirement acquisition cake capture carrot decoration gravy guerdon haul laurel loot meed pickings pillage plum plunder possession premium privilege recompense requital spoil spoils strokes swag

blue-ribbon feather in cap first place gold star

hindrance loss

lack need want

blame punishment