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Peter Adkison

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Owner at Gen Con LLC

MediaMember since April 2026

About

Founder and former CEO of Wizards of the Coast (1990-2001), the company behind Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. Purchased Gen Con in 2002 and runs the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America.

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Frequently Asked

Questions about Peter Adkison

Who is Peter Adkison?+

Founder and former CEO of Wizards of the Coast (1990-2001), the company behind Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. Purchased Gen Con in 2002 and runs the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America..

What does Peter do?+

Peter is Owner at Gen Con LLC in the Media industry.

Where is Peter based?+

Peter is based in Seattle, Washington.

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