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Mr WT -
People grow up, they change, they realize they made mistakes in the past. Getting a tattoo that is offensive is a mistake that is not easy to change, its a red flag that there might be a problem but until there is an issue I generally just ignore it because it might just be a mistake from his past.

If the individual says anything bigoted or racially offensive I'd notify the floor and ask to have him removed, this type of customer is not in the best interest of the casino if he causes trouble but until that time comes (IF that time comes) he is innocent.

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I am unconvinced by this. It's true that the tattoos might be a mistake from his past, but if they were and he was truly embarrassed about them (and wouldn't most people be terribly embarrassed if they found themselves with racist tattoos they didn't want?) he would go to great lengths to cover them up. Further, since his girlfriend is also covered in tattoos, he is presumably sufficiently at peace with his tattoos to make them a point of connection in his relationship. I think the most likely case is that he is happy (or at least content) with his tattoos.

But even more broadly, it's just not OK to walk around displaying swastikas or other symbols of white supremacy, except for certain historical contexts not relevant here. By displaying these tattoos, this dude violates rules of common decency. It is reasonable for his fellow patrons to expect him not to show himself like that.

If he were seated across from me, I would ask the floor to have him removed. If he balked, I would complain to the room manager. If they gave me the answer that you did-- that they would wait for him to actually cause trouble, that just showing those tattoos is no violation-- I would leave the room and not come back, even if it had been my favorite poker room.