Lynne Ji Denies Stabbing Charges After Arrest in Domestic Dispute with Kevin Gao

Poker player Lynne Ji was arrested on October 10 in Los Angeles and charged in an alleged stabbing that followed a domestic dispute with her significant other, Kevin “KGAO” Gao. Gao, who has also appeared multiple times on Hustler Casino Live, was hospitalized with deep cuts on his arm but appeared stable in images that surfaced on X.

Ji was booked into Los Angeles County Jail with a $1 million bond and released the next day on October 11. Specific details of the alleged incident have not been released by authorities. According to reporting by PokerNews, the outlet has contacted the LAPD without receiving a response, and Ji declined any additional comment.

Ji’s Public Denial and Pending Court Appearance

Ji addressed the accusations directly on X, stating verbatim: “I fully deny all charges and I look forward to clearing my name in court.” The matter is now headed for judicial review, with no further public disclosures from law enforcement on the precise sequence of events or any supporting evidence.

Career Highlights Across WSOP, High Stakes Poker, and Livestreams

Lynne Ji has established herself as both a social media influencer and a cash-game regular. She first entered World Series of Poker events in 2017 while underage, as she disclosed in a 2021 interview with PokerNews. Her High Stakes Poker appearances in Season 8 during 2021 resulted in combined losses of more than $300,000. She later recorded a $165,000 win on a High Stakes Poker livestream in 2023. Ji’s most recent Hustler Casino Live session took place in April 2026, a broadcast that also featured C Ye, who was later involved in a separate on-air dispute with player Britney Jing.

The case remains at an early stage. What happens in court will determine any lasting effect on Ji’s standing in poker circles.

Reporting: PokerNews

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