{
  "id": 14173135,
  "title": "The man behind the claw: Who keeps Clawee running",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/the-man-behind-the-claw-who-keeps-clawee-running",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-13T10:20:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post Tech & Start-Ups",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post-tech-start-ups",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-911544"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Clawee, a gaming company, operates a fleet of claw machines that run continuously, 24/7, every day of the year. These machines generate revenue continuously, unlike arcade machines which are typically out of order during off-hours. The company's warehouse in Petah Tikva houses the machines, which are maintained around the clock by a team of technicians who design, assemble, and repair the hardware. Iakimenko, who joined the team as an accountant in 2016, now leads the team of technicians that maintain the machines. He has redesigned the warehouse setup to reduce manual restocking, improving efficiency. The company also builds its own machines, customizing them to their specific needs, and designs unique games with proprietary mechanics, such as Scales, Dragon, and Frog.",
  "summary": "Clawee lets players operate real claw machines remotely and receive prizes by mail. For eight years, Gigantic technician Aleksandr Iakimenko has kept the machines running in Petah Tikva.",
  "key_points": [
    "Clawee operates 24/7, generating continuous revenue",
    "Iakimenko, former accountant, leads maintenance team",
    "Company customizes machines and designs unique games"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}