Kartik Ved

Kartik Ved, hailing from Pune, India, recorded his first live tournament cash in August 2015 at the India Poker Championship. He quickly transitioned from a domestic regular to an international threat, making his first trip to the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas in 2018. That year, Ved finished 128th in the $10,000 Main Event out of 7,874 entrants, earning $57,010. He returned in 2019 and improved dramatically, placing 51st in the Main Event (out of 8,569 players) for $173,015, his first six-figure live score. These back-to-back deep runs established Ved as a rising force in tournament poker.

During the pandemic-era 2020 WSOP Online series on GGPoker, Ved captured his first gold bracelet. He won Event #64: $840 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold'em, taking home $234,433 after defeating a field of 2,032 entries. This victory not only gave him the coveted bracelet but also boosted his bankroll and confidence. The win was a career-defining moment, marking the first WSOP bracelet for an Indian player (others had won earlier, but this was a significant achievement).

Ved maintained his momentum in live events. At the 2022 WSOP in Las Vegas, he came agonizingly close to a second bracelet, finishing third in the $1,000 Mini Main Event (Event #66) for $275,593, his largest live cash to date. That same summer, he placed fourth in the $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em event for $172,103. In 2024, Ved again reached the final table of a $5,000 8-Handed No-Limit Hold'em event (Event #16), finishing fourth for $220,373. At the 2026 WSOP, he continued his hot streak with two third-place finishes: in the $1,700 U.S. Circuit Championship ($211,817) and the $550 Mini Mystery Millions ($200,000). Beyond the WSOP, Ved has cashed at the PokerStars EPT Paris and the SEAPT Hanoi Main Event (2nd place, $84,040 in 2022). his total live earnings exceed $2 million, placing him 7th on the India all-time money list (as of mid-2026).

Ved operates under the online moniker "TheInternetKid" and is known for a hyper-aggressive, solver-based tournament strategy. He excels in high-variance structures such as turbo bounties and mystery millions, expertly adjusting his ranges to pressure opponents near payout jumps. His clinical composure in deep-stacked endgame situations makes him a formidable opponent at final tables. Online, Ved has dominated the Indian virtual felts, winning a "Millionaire" title on Spartan Poker and taking down dual events at the National Poker Series for a combined ₹31 lakhs (approximately $42,000). He is recognized as one of the toughest players on the Asian circuit.

As a WSOP bracelet winner and consistent deep-run specialist, Kartik Ved has become a leading ambassador for Indian poker. His success has inspired a new generation of players in a country where poker is rapidly growing. Ved continues to compete at the highest levels, regularly traveling to Las Vegas for the WSOP and participating in international festivals. His ability to adapt across live and online formats, combined with his aggressive yet calculated style, ensures he remains a prominent figure in the global poker scene. Follow his progress on The Hendon Mob and PokerNews to track his future achievements.