2025
52 Plus Joker
Playing Card Convention
Rub shoulders with legendary collectors and designers, mingle with top-tier card manufacturers, and engage in endless conversations about playing cards with fellow enthusiasts. It’s a unique playing card experience YOU’LL LOVE! Don’t miss this event.
Held At Hilton Charlotte University Place
Oct. 1st – Oct. 5th, 2025
$50 Registration Fee
Experience Charlotte 2025
A Wonderful Location
We’re super excited about hosting the 52 Plus Joker convention at the Hilton Charlotte University Place in lovely Charlotte, North Carolina. Our hotel is just what we need for a fantastic convention experience. We are at 8629 J M Keynes Dr., Charlotte, NC 28262, USA. Book your room for Charlotte online, or call to book at 1-800-HILTONS. Use the Code: JOKER.
A Unique Experience
Join us at the 52 Plus Joker’s annual convention for the ultimate playing card experience! It’s a haven for antique, vintage, and modern collectors alike. Whether you’re into singles or the whole deck, our friendly gathering guarantees a fantastic time!
A Playing Card Dream
Discover decks at 52 Plus Joker’s convention you’ve only heard about. You won’t believe what awaits! Playing card dreams come true!
Never been to a 52 Plus Joker convention? Check out this article by Dr. Joseph Zompetti. It’ll give you a great idea of what to expect.
What Are You Waiting For?
Our 2025 Events
Although the schedule is still in the works, anticipate the grand reveal of the 2025 club deck and more at the New Deck Launch reception. Brace yourself for engaging speakers (TBA), lively trading sessions, fast-paced auctions, and a closing buffet banquet featuring the Red Carpet & Diamond Awards Ceremony. The Charlotte convention is already gearing up to be our most thrilling playing card event of 2025.
*Please note this line-up may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Check this website regularly for updates.
Register For The Convention Then Book Your Hotel Room.
Register, then we will send you information about booking your Hilton Charlotte University Place hotel room.
Charlotte Hotel Amenities
Free Parking
If you're driving to the convention, hotel parking is one expense you don't have to incur. Free for all registered guests.
Free Wifi
It's important to stay in touch with the world. Internet access is complimentary in your hotel room and all public spaces.
Free Breakfast
Kickstart your day with a delicious breakfast included for every registered guest, each night of your stay.
Room Service
Room service is ready anytime to bring whatever you need—whether it’s a meal, a snack, or a pick-me-up right to your door!
Fitness Center
Before a day packed with card events, it’s time to sweat it out and get your energy pumping. Hit the Fitness Center!
Business Center
Need to send a quick email but forgot your computer? How about printing an important document? Use this free center.
What's in store for this year's convention?
This schedule is subject to change without notice.
Final Night > Diamond Awards
It all culminates on Saturday evening!
Deck of the Year
Which pack of cards gets crowned deck of 2025? Only outstanding decks get nominated. The best of the best win.
Artist of the Year
Recognized as the most prestigious accolade given to playing card designers in the industry. The artist who wins gets bragging rights for the rest of their life.
Dawson Award
This is the highest honor 52 Plus Joker awards. This is awarded to club members who have made monumental contributions to benefit 52 Plus Joker.
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
No. You are not required to attend the closing night banquet. Though, you will miss the Diamond Awards ceremony, a highlight of our convention. Plus, everyone else will be there in attendance. You should buy tickets to the banquet.
Yes. Registration is inexpensive as it is. We don’t have a daily rate. Regardless how long you come, the convention registration price does not change.
Previous
YeARS
We’ve Held Our Convention In:
- 2025 – Charlotte, North Carolina
- 2024 – Niagara Falls, New York [Diamond Awards Celebration]
- 2023 – Cleveland, Ohio
- 2022 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- 2021 – Niagara Falls, New York (Cancelled) [Virtual Convention]
- 2020 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Postponed due to Covid-19) [Virtual Convention]
- 2019 – Charlotte, North Carolina
- 2018 – Cleveland, Ohio (Merger with Chicago Playing Card Collectors)
- 2017 – Erlanger, Kentucky
- 2016 – Chicago, Illinois
- 2015 – Orlando, Florida
- 2014 – Charleston, South Carolina
- 2013 – Las Vegas, Nevada
- 2012 – Erlanger, Kentucky (Joint with Chicago Playing Card Collectors)
- 2011 – Denver, Colorado
- 2010 – New Orleans, Louisiana
- 2009 – Toronto, Canada (Joint with International Playing Card Society)
- 2008 – Las Vegas, Nevada
- 2007 – Westborough, Massachusetts
- 2006 – Montreal, Canada
- 2005 – San Francisco, California
- 2004 – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- 2003 – Wilmington, Delaware (Joint with Chicago Playing Card Collectors)
- 2002 – Atlanta, Georgia
- 2001 – Albuquerque, New Mexico
- 2000 – New Haven, Connecticut (Joint with International Playing Card Society)
- 1999 – Cincinnati, OH
- 1998 – Toronto, Canada
- 1997 – Kansas City, Kansas
- 1996 – Las Vegas, Nevada
- 1995 – Cincinnati, OH (Joint with Chicago Playing Card Collectors)
- 1994 – Arlington, Virginia
- 1993 – Kissimmee, Florida
- 1992 – Las Vegas, Nevada
- 1991 – Cincinnati, OH (Joint with Chicago Playing Card Collectors)
- 1990 – New Haven, Connecticut
- 1989 – Indianapolis, Indiana (Joint with Chicago Playing Card Collectors)
- 1988 – Chicago, Illinois (Joint with Chicago Playing Card Collectors)
- 1987 – Cincinnati, OH (Joint with Chicago Playing Card Collector)
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