If you’re wondering if you can buy that precious lottery ticket from the comfort of your computer or smartphone, here’s what you need to know before making that purchase. Can I buy Powerball tickets online? Powerball defers to jurisdiction, meaning it’s up to specific states. In those cases, you must be a resident of the state and physically be in their borders when making a lottery purchase online. Residents of Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia can use the mobile app Jackpocke…