Silent Sessions: Dele Alli’s £150k Poker Slide Sparks Worry

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By Samantha Doyle
10 Feb 2026
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  • Dele Alli reportedly loses £150,000 at London's The Victoria Casino.
  • Former England star seeks new contract after release from Como.
  • Public concern grows over Alli's casino appearances amid personal challenges.
Dele Alli
There is a quiet, almost somber atmosphere at the high-stakes tables of central London lately, as Dele Alli has become a frequent fixture in the early hours of the morning. Reports have surfaced that the 29-year-old former England star is regularly racking up £25,000-per-night losses at The Victoria Casino, totaling nearly £150,000 in just a few days. 

For those watching from the rail, the story isn't just about the money; it's about the demeanor of a player who once carried the hopes of a nation but now appears "unhappy" and withdrawn as he pushes chips into the middle.

The Reality of the "Late Night Hub"

According to regulars at the gambling hub, Alli often arrives alone or with a small entourage, heading straight for the upstairs high-stakes area. While the financial impact of losing £150,000 might be negligible for a man who once earned that amount in a single week, the lack of emotion in his play has caught the attention of the London poker scene. 


One witness remarked:


He never really speaks to anyone and doesn't appear to be that happy.

Seeking a New Start

The backdrop of these sessions is Alli’s ongoing struggle to find a new professional contract. Since his release from the Italian club Como in September,where he made only a single, ill-fated substitute appearance, Alli has been training in London to regain his fitness.

Dele Alli
Dele Alli

His open discussions about childhood trauma and past addiction to sleeping tablets have made his current lifestyle a point of empathy for some and concern for others. As he enters his late 20s, the "Dele" everyone wants to see "open for business" is the one back on a football pitch, not the one being "snared" at 2 a.m. in a casino.

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