""We all look forward to Dele coming to the casino because 'snaring a whale' is a serious player's dream scenario," a regular in the games told the Mail. "As soon as he arrives at the casino, a message gets sent around, saying: 'The Dele is open for business' - and there's a rush to join the game that he joins because we know there's easy money to be made.""
""It's actually quite sad because he never really speaks to anyone and doesn't appear to be that happy," another player said. "We all know he's not short of money and he doesn't seem that bothered about losing so much, which is great for us. Ultimately, poker is a tough world and whatever might be going on for a player, there's no place for emotions. It's all about playing and winning as much money as you can.""
Dele Alli reportedly lost almost £150,000 in late-night poker sessions at London's Victoria Casino, sometimes dropping as much as £25,000 in one night. Other players have labeled him a "whale" and actively seek to join games he plays, believing easy money can be made from his losses. He has been playing frequently, often alone and withdrawn during sessions. Alli is currently without a club after being released from Como, having previously held a contract worth £50 million. He entered rehab in 2023 for a sleeping pill addiction and experienced a troubled childhood that included dealing drugs at a young age.
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