Kevin Gao Alleges Stabbing by Poker Player Lynne Ji Following Escort Dispute

A dispute between poker players escalated into an alleged stabbing that has drawn public attention after one provided a detailed account. Kevin “KGAO” Gao claims Lynne Ji attacked him with a kitchen knife following an argument over her alleged escort activities while the two were involved. Gao shared his version of events on Doug Polk’s YouTube channel and directly addressed rumors that he had inflicted the wound on himself.

Account of the Incident

Gao had dropped out of school a couple years ago to play low-stakes poker before hitting two massive bad beat jackpots that allowed him to move up in stakes. He previously dated Britney Jing and then entered an on-and-off relationship with Ji. The pair signed a lease and moved in together a few months ago despite the uncertain status of their involvement.

The night before the incident the two stayed at a hotel where Gao learned that Ji had been escorting. The argument carried over to their apartment the next day while Gao played online poker. He asked Ji to give him space but said she refused, leading to a physical confrontation in which she bit his leg. Gao pulled her hair to get free. Ji then left briefly, returned with a knife, broke through a locked door, and stabbed him once in the shoulder area while he was cornered.

Gao grabbed the knife, fled downstairs, and encountered police. He received treatment for the wound but was placed in handcuffs while authorities investigated Ji’s claim that the injury was self-inflicted. Gao stated it was physically impossible for him to stab himself that deeply in the left shoulder. He also cited a prior Las Vegas incident in which Ji allegedly smashed his computer, after which police advised him to stay away from her.

Charges and Current Status

Ji was arrested in Los Angeles and charged with attempted murder. She received a $1 million bond and bonded out the following day on October 11. The player, who has appeared on High Stakes Poker and Poker After Dark, has denied the accusations on X. She faces potentially five or more years in prison if convicted on the felony. The details emerged according to reporting by PokerNews.

Reporting: PokerNews

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