Retracting the claw game: Lawmaker targets arcade favorite

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — It’s an amusement park staple with a dedicated fan base. But how often does anyone really win at the claw machine?
One New Jersey lawmaker has the same question and wants the state to consider more oversight over the game.
Critics maintain the game is easy to rig, noting operators can set the payout odds and control the strength of the joystick-controlled claw to determine whether a prize can be retrieved. They also claim that players rarely capture any of