# Literal Money Trains The X-Train is a Gambling Haven From L.A to Las Vegas By Allison Love | Published 2010-05-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-train References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5538967/travel-between-la-and-vegas-without-fear-or-loathing-on-the-gambling-train) & [xtrainvegas](http://www.xtrainvegas.com/) The X-Train [gambling railway cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riveria-express) are perfect for those who live on the edge. If you're planning a [bachelor party to Las Vegas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegas-boutique-popup) for 2011, seriously think about booking your boys on the X-Train from L.A. to Vegas, where the 5.5-hour journey will be filled with money-fueled benders. The 'X' Train is sort of Hunter S. Thompson-inspired through his classic novel 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.' The plush X-Train gambling vehicle is the perfect way to travel if flying is out of your price range and [gambling is your addiction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vacation-roulette). Pretty smart, if you ask me ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gambling Trains:** The concept of gambling trains can be expanded to other areas where travel is involved, such as cruise ships or buses. - **Themed Travel Experiences:** The popularity of the X-Train shows that there is a market for unique and immersive travel experiences, which businesses can capitalize on. - **Luxury Transportation:** The X-Train provides a unique opportunity for luxury transportation that combines gambling and travel, pointing to a potential for other luxury transportation options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality Industry:** The success of the X-Train suggests potential innovation for hotels and other hospitality businesses, to create themed experiences that are unique and entertaining. - **Transportation Industry:** The X-Train provides an opportunity for train travel to become more popular and refined, with potential for more luxury and entertainment-focused transportation options. - **Entertainment Industry:** The idea of gambling trains presents an opportunity for the entertainment industry to create new and unique experiences on moving platforms, such as train-based concerts or immersive theater performances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Speed Californian Electric Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brightline-rail.md) - [Cross-Country Beer Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coors-light-chill-train.md) - [Luxe European Train Routes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-to-portofino.md) - [Elevated Private Train Accommodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/european-travel.md) - [Hotel Room Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-x-belmond-vision-pullman-express.md) - [Luxury Designer Train Journeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riveria-express.md) - [Proposed Spanish Speed Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spanish-speed-train.md) - [Low-Cost Mystery Train Tickets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jr-west-saikoro-ticket.md) - [Futuristic Train Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-train.md)