STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Powerball estimated jackpot has reached $740 million, with a cash value of $346.1 million, for Monday’s drawing, according to the New York Lottery website.

The entry period will close at 10 p.m. on Monday, and the drawing will take place at 10:59 p.m., the website said.

To play Powerball, individuals must choose five numbers from one to 69 and a Powerball number from one to 26. To win the jackpot, all five white balls drawn in the official drawing must match the numbers in any order, along with the red Powerball number.

Players also have the option to use Quick Pick, in which the computer randomly selects numbers instead of choosing their own.

Powerball tickets can be purchased at any New York Lottery retailer for $2, seven days a week. The deadline for purch

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