Former England and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli has reportedly faced a substantial financial blow away from the football pitch, having lost close to £150,000 in late-night poker games at a casino in central London.
The 29-year-old footballer, once considered one of English football's most exciting prospects, has been a regular at The Victoria Casino's high-stakes poker tables, according to recent reports. Over multiple sessions that extended into the early hours, Alli is understood to have incurred losses of around £25,000 per night, accumulating to a figure approaching six figures.
Sources within the poker community have indicated that Alli has acquired the nickname 'whale' among regular players at the casino – a term used for patrons who are less experienced but consistently lose large amounts of money.
A poker veteran shared with Daily Mail Sport, "We all look forward to Dele coming to the casino because snaring a whale is a serious player's dream scenario."
The same source elaborated on the atmosphere when Alli arrives, stating, "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 commented on Alli's demeanor, saying, "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."
Dele Alli's estimated net worth is reportedly around £20 million.
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