Claw machines are hard to miss in Hong Kong. The prize-filled devices are clustered in shops across the city, often in the retail void created by the pandemic. Players are understandably drawn to the instant gratification of what appears to be a game of skill. But there is also growing concern about the fairness of claw machines and the increasingly high-value prizes that can introduce gambling elements addictive to some users – particularly young people. The authorities are rightly pursuing ways to tighten oversight of prize-based amusement games through individual machine licensing.On Monday, the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau called...