Las Vegas, May 15, 2026 – CDC Gaming today announced Passport Technology, a leading developer of payments technology for the gaming industry, as a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Day Zero Party, CDC Gaming’s flagship industry gathering on the eve of the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), Sunday, September 27, 2026.
CDC Gaming thanks Passport Technology for their support and for being the first to back this year’s event.
“I am truly honored to support the Day Zero Party and Global Gaming Women’s Class of 2026 at Allē Lounge on 66,” said Alicia Lechtenberger, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “It is a joy to reconnect with industry peers at Resorts World Las Vegas as we kick off G2E week. We value these relationships deeply and look forward to the incredible energy and connection that define our industry here on the Strip.”
Passport Technology is a global leader in technology-driven solutions for the highly regulated payments, gaming, and financial services industries. From the casino floor to the back office, the company delivers a comprehensive platform specializing in payments, automation, and loyalty, engineered to streamline operations and elevate the guest experience. Having facilitated over $50 billion globally, Passport positions itself as a “partner in progress,” combining enterprise-level safeguards with a customer-first approach as it collaborates with operators on the next generation of industry solutions. More information is available at passporttechnology.com.
Passport Technologies exhibiting at G2E
The 2026 Day Zero Party will be held at Allē Lounge on 66 at Resorts World Las Vegas. Held annually since 2017, the event was rebranded in 2025 and debuted at Allē Lounge thanks to the support of Resorts World Las Vegas as Venue Sponsor. The 2026 edition will continue CDC Gaming’s partnership with Global Gaming Women (GGW) through the “10 Women Rising in Gaming: Class of 2026” presentation, recognizing outstanding women across the industry — the fifth consecutive year the two organizations have partnered on the initiative.
Located 66 floors above the Las Vegas Strip, Allē Lounge offers panoramic views alongside a curated selection of fine and rare spirits, handcrafted cocktails and globally inspired small plates. The Day Zero Party kicks off at 6pm and is by invitation only.
For more information, including invitation inquiries, contact CDC Gaming Publisher Cory Roberts at croberts@cdcgaming.com.
