Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - Former England and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli has reportedly suffered a heavy financial setback off the pitch, losing nearly £150,000 in a series of late-night poker games at a central London casino.
The 29-year-old, once one of English football’s most
promising talents, has been frequenting high-stakes poker tables at The
Victoria Casino in central London, according to reports. Over several
sessions during the early hours, Alli is understood to have lost about £25,000
per night, with cumulative losses approaching six figures.
A poker veteran told Daily Mail Sport that Alli has earned
the nickname “whale” among casino regulars—a term for players who are
inexperienced but consistently lose large sums.
The source said: We all look forward to Dele coming to the
casino because snaring a whale is a serious player’s dream scenario.’
As soon as he arrives, a message goes out that ‘The Dele is
open for business,’ and there’s a rush to join his table. He’s been turning up
almost every other day over the past two weeks, often playing for several hours
and typically losing £25,000 each time.
Another poker player added: It’s actually quite sad because
he doesn’t really speak to anyone and doesn’t appear happy. He clearly isn’t
short of money and doesn’t seem bothered by losing such amounts, which is great
for us. Poker is a tough game—there’s no room for emotion. It’s all about
strategy and winning as much as you can.’
Alli’s estimated net worth is around £20 million
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