How do Carnival Companies keep the Carnival Workers from stealing the cash?

Question

We watched several games going on tonight at the carnival and the cash that they carnival workers raked in was unreal! There was this one bouncing activity where the participants are tethered on expandable cables and they do tricks over small inflatables. This particular activity was bringing in about $25 every three minutes!!!! How do they keep the workers from robbing them blind??? How do the workers remain honest with loads and loads of cash floating in their pockets???? It is a recipe for theft!!! It is hard enough for regular fast food restaurants and stores to keep the workers from stealing when drawers are being counted out at the end of the night - how do they prevent it at carnivals?

Answer 1

Your right its a tough thing to stop.  But most of them guys are getting paid a % of what they turn in, anywhere from 20-50% of the money.

Those that steal, usually get caught in a day or two and the punishment is usually severe...LOL, but for the most part, if there was 100$ worth of prizes on the wall, then they better have at least 400 in their apron, if not odds are their beating the owner.  For the most part though, the only thing that keeps them honest is they never know who is watching them.