After the Mega Millions jackpot soared to nearly $1 billion, Jackpot.com officially launched on Tuesday in New York, to allow residents to buy their lottery tickets online in the comfort of their homes, rather than travel to a local gas station or convenience store.  The online platform allows New Yorkers to order tickets for Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash4ife, New York Lotto and Pick 10. Residents can present their tickets to be scanned on their phones or tablets and, if they win, can transfer winnings up to $600 to their linked banking accounts. If the award is more than $600, the…