1. A gaming machine, comprising: a main control module including a main processor for randomly selecting one of a plurality of outcomes in response to a wager amount and for producing audio information that controls an audio output from said gaming machine; an audio control module separate and distinct from said main control module, said audio control module including an audio processor that receives and processes said audio information from said main processor to develop output audio signals; and an audio speaker system for broadcasting said audio output corresponding to said output audio signals received from said audio control module.