This is a list of noteworthy gaming conventions from around the world. This list is sectioned by location, and each gaming convention includes the dates during which it is typically held. Dates listed are approximate or traditional time periods for each convention.

Arranged by regional divisions used by the United States Census Bureau

New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania

Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin

Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota

Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia

Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee

Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas