It costs a lot of money to grab a toy or other prize but the success rate is extremely low. These claw machines popped up at nearly every store in the past couple of months. Economic Affairs, Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation Minister  Andrew Baasaron announced that the entrepreneur who turned these claw machines into a business has one year to get rid of them. The entrepreneur had until May 2nd, 2027 to move these claw machines to central locations where other forms of gaming are allowed. The minister explained that the measure is aimed at minimizing the appeal of these machines on children. These claw machines are often placed at locations that children and families visit on a daily basis. The permit for these machines was issued before the ministry could address the issue. “They were already in the field when I came into office,” said Minister  Baasaron. After he had come across the machines, there was a meeting with the entrepreneur and the  Gaming Board. All parties agreed upon a transitional period of one year so that the entrepreneur can earn back the money that he has invested. “He cooperated with us. Meanwhile he is looking for other locations for these claw machines,” said Minister Baasaron.