Like the little green aliens in Disney’s “Toy Story,” people — often kids — may find themselves obsessed with “the claw.” Claw machines, also known as crane machines, dot arcades, malls, even grocery ...

In a crowded casino made for kids, stocked with rows upon rows of neon, chiming claw machines, I saw my 12-year-old son’s life flash before my eyes. He had already drained $20 into a single machine ...

The joystick is seized. The claw is positioned within the lobster tank. It descends on your command. Are you sure you want to claim your prize? Arizona resident Nate Ferra loves liberating prizes from ...