LAS VEGAS — Eliminations have begun at the final table of the world's best-known poker tournament. Mark Newhouse was in eighth place when he sat down for the World Series of Poker finale on Monday, and then busted out after he went up against opponent Ryan Riess with a pair of nines. Riess was holding an ace and a king, and caught another king on the flop. Less than an hour later, David Benefield, who started the night in last place, bowed out holding a King and a two of spades. That leaves seven players from five countries playing the biggest game of their lives under the heat of blue and red stage lights in Las Vegas. The final table got underway Monday night with last year's champion,...
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