Patent ID: 8740701

Claim:
A computer-implemented method comprising: activating a plurality of sound files from a plurality of independent gaming applications on a wagering game machine during a wagering game session, wherein the plurality of sound files play concurrently on speakers associated with the wagering game machine, wherein the plurality of independent gaming applications utilize a plurality of audio playlists to control presentation of the plurality of sound files for each of the independent gaming applications; determining sound classes associated with the plurality of sound files, wherein the sound classes are stored in the plurality of audio playlists; determining, from prioritization rules, priority values for the sound classes; ascertaining, based on the priority values, a prioritized relationship between the sound classes; generating sound balancing priorities for the plurality of sound files played by the plurality of audio playlists based on the prioritized relationship; and dynamically balancing the presentation of the plurality of the sound files for the plurality of audio playlists based on the sound balancing priorities.