caesars blackjack table max dropped right when i tried press repeat bet

Was at the table grinding my usual low-medium bets, and on a little heater, figured I'd just hammer the repeat bet button and keep riding it. Literally right before my finger hits the button, boom - table max drops by like half. Dealer shrugs and says it's corporate calling the shots. Anyone ever have this happen outta nowhere?

Kinda feel like I got soft capped for not doing anything wild. Never even split tens. My roulette buddy says it's just how they handle hot streaks on certain nights but seems a little too perfectly timed. Trying to decide if this is just another casino quirk or a legit pattern.