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A regular in the live and online poker scene, Indian pro Kartik ‘TheInternetKid’ Ved has built an outstanding reputation across the Asian poker community for his lengthy list of achievements. Hailing from Pune, India, Ved is an elite World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet winner and an established high-stakes tournament powerhouse. Combining technical balance with fierce online-hardened aggression, he ranks inside the top 10 on India’s all-time money list, standing as one of the country's premier international poker ambassadors.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
Total live earnings stand at over $1,613,578, according to The Hendon Mob. Ved officially crossed the 1.5-million-dollar live milestone following a string of high-profile deep runs in Las Vegas.
Career Highlights at a Glance
💰 Live Earnings: $1,613,000+ | 🏆 WSOP Gold Bracelet Winner | 🎯 India All-Time Rank: 9th | 🥈 WSOP Mini Main Event Podium Finisher | 💫 Online Multi-Millionaire "TheInternetKid"
Notable Results
Date | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|
Jul 2022 | WSOP Event #66: $1,000 Mini Main Event | 3rd ($275,593) |
Aug 2020 | WSOP Online Event #64: $840 Super Turbo Bounty | 1st ($234,433) |
May 2024 | WSOP Event #16: $5,000 8-Handed NLH | 4th ($220,373) |
Jul 2019 | WSOP $10,000 Main Event Championship | 51st ($173,015) |
Jun 2026 | WSOP Event #1: $550 Mini Mystery Millions | 6th (Day 2 Finalist) |
Biography & Poker Background
Ved’s first live tournament cash was recorded back in August 2015 at the India Poker Championship, laying the groundwork for a meteoric rise within the Asian poker community. Transitioning from a sharp domestic regular to an international threat, Ved generated massive waves in Las Vegas by booking back-to-back deep runs in the World Series of Poker Main Event, finishing 128th in 2018 and following through in 2019 with a spectacular 51st-place finish out of 8,569 entries for $173,015.
His quest for poker's ultimate hardware achieved historic success during the pandemic-era GGNetwork online WSOP 2020 series. Ved captured his maiden gold bracelet and a career-defining $234,433 top prize at Event #64: $840 Super Turbo Bounty NLH. Beyond his live prowess, Ved has historically dominated the virtual felts, racking up massive multi-million dollar online career scores. This includes a legendary victory on Spartan Poker's signature series to secure a prestigious "Millionaire" title, alongside dual event wins at the National Poker Series for a combined total of over ₹31 Lakhs.
Proving his staying power into the mid-2026 season, Ved launched his summer campaign by executing a masterclass in the record-breaking 2026 WSOP Event #1: $550 Mini Mystery Millions. Navigating through an enormous field, Ved dramatically cracked veteran pro Mike Leah's flopped set with a rivered straight to secure his spot as a top 10 chip leader returning for the final day, positioning himself beautifully for a second career gold bracelet. He currently ranks 9th on the India All-Time Money List, trailing only a handful of the country's legendary poker figures.
Play Style & Strategy
Operating under his iconic online moniker "TheInternetKid," Ved implements a highly sophisticated, hyper-aggressive tournament strategy rooted in modern analytical solver tools. Highly specialized in high-variance, fast-paced tournament structures like Turbo Bounties and Mystery Millions, Ved excels at adjusting his ranges to aggressively target opponents near critical payout pay-jumps. His clinical composure and fearlessness when playing for massive stack depths make him one of the toughest end-game closers on the circuit.
Social Media & Online Presence
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About the Editor
The SMP Editor covers international poker and iGaming for SoMuchPoker, providing news, tournament coverage, and industry insights. With a focus on accuracy, clarity, and relevance, the editor helps readers stay informed about developments across the global poker community.