Making Deals -- Horse race wagering company Youbet.com Inc. announced a joint-marketing agreement with the California Authority of Racing Fairs (CARF). The deal will allow Youbet.com's online services to be available through interactive carrels, kiosks or workstations inside the CARF wagering facilities. CARF has 22 simulcast facilities in California. "2002 was our first year as a licensed ADW in California, and we lead our industry in delivering out-of-state handle to California racing pools," said Chuck Champion, the president and CEO of Youbet.com. "With partners like CARF, we will expand our efforts to grow the California racing industry."
Names and Faces -- Youbet.com has appointed Victor J. Gallo as its in-house general counsel. Gallo was formerly the vice president of legal and compliance for Konami Gaming Inc. of Las Vegas.
Caribbean Bit -- Online betting site Intertops.com said today that it will continue to offer wagers on "Survivor: The Amazon" despite many other sports books dropping the show after heavy betting from CBS employees. Michael Maerz, the chief bet manager, said due to heavy betting action on Survivor contestants Matt and Jenna, Intertops has created more bet offers involving them.