A casino gaming machine includes a speaker structured to produce a game audio
output
having a volume, an ambient noise level (ambient noise level) detector structured
to detect an ambient noise level proximate the gaming machine, and an dynamic volume
controller configured to regulate the volume of the game audio output in relation
to a detected ambient noise level. The gaming machine can produce a plurality of
game audio outputs, wherein the game audio output volumes can be differentially
adjusted in relation to a detected ambient noise level. Differential volume adjustment
can be on the basis of a parameter, such as sound output class.