Lottery jackpots are often life-changing, but the biggest prizes in American lottery history are truly mind-blowing.

This March, the first Mega Millions jackpot of the year was claimed, banking one lucky ticket holder an estimated $1.13 billion. With the eye-watering prize no longer up for grabs, read on to see where it ranks among the largest lottery jackpots in America's history.

All amounts in US dollars.