Your impression was right prior to GN's take over of Trump Marina Casino (TMC).
GN desperately needs some cash cows. TMC would never offered the $25 bj game, but now GN has at least one $25 bj table open in its high roller pit.
As to the surrender option, just ask and you'll receive, especially you've previously played there as a welcome guest. Be patient if somehow the floorperson puts your request on hold for 30 minutes. Once you're allowed the option, you're home free. Next time when you drop by, you can always claim that the shift manager (Day: Frank, Swing: Jimmy, or Grave: George) OKed the option last week; thus you're grandfathered from now on
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