Las Vegas, November 3, 2026 – CDC Gaming, the premier source of news, commentary and analysis for the gaming industry in the Americas, has released the official highlight video from this year’s Day Zero Party — an evening of networking, celebration and recognition held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Allē Lounge on 66 at Resorts World Las Vegas. Presented in partnership with Global Gaming Women (GGW), the event welcomed almost 200 industry professionals on the eve of G2E 2026.
CDC Gaming thanks the sponsors whose support made the evening possible: Venue Sponsor Resorts World Las Vegas; Gold sponsors Passport Technology, Renova Technology, Light & Wonder and CCT; and Silver sponsor Mindway AI.
Returning to Allē Lounge on 66 for a second consecutive year, the Day Zero Party honored the 10 Women Rising in Gaming: Class of 2026, the program’s fifth class, bringing the total number of women recognized to 50. The highlight video captures the spirit of the evening, from guests mingling 66 floors above the Strip to the honorees receiving their trophies on stage.
Short speeches were delivered by Andrew W Scott, Group CEO of CDC Gaming; Josef Wagner, SVP of Operations at Resorts World Las Vegas; and Brandi Ellis, First Vice President of GGW. Nicole Russo, Operations Director at the UNLV International Center for Gaming Regulation and a 2024 10 Women Rising in Gaming honoree, served as emcee.
The full photo gallery from the evening is available at https://cdcgaming.com/photos-26dzplv/.
Held annually since 2017 and renamed the Day Zero Party in 2025, the event is part of the CDC Events portfolio launched following the merger of CDC Gaming and Inside Asian Gaming (IAG) under Complete Media Group.
The next Day Zero Party will take place on Sunday, September 26, 2027.
