Rob Pollard seems to love his work. He almost bounces along the of claw machines inside Claw Daddy arcade, which he opened last week at Fashion Fair Mall. He’s driven by the ambient noise of it all: ...

Claw machines filled with colorful stuffed animals have long been a popular form of entertainment. You’ll probably find them just about everywhere that arcade games are played, but have you tried to ...

Collectible plushies and trinkets have made waves on social media, and they're fueling a new business venture around Chicago. Claw machine arcades have emerged as popular sources of rare collectibles, ...

Mike Nay bought his first claw machine during the pandemic to pass the time. Once he had the strategy down and arcades reopened, he was winning hundreds of plushies. He learned he could make a profit ...