Yes, various bodies of government have made it more difficult to deal, financially, with online sportsbooks in recent years. But as rules change, the sportsbooks adapt. We love to play, but we must first make a deposit. Fortunately, it's still easier than some might think. Here's a quick look at how to get in and get down with some of the better online sportsbooks we know of.

5Dimes.com has created and fostered a reputation as being one of the easiest online sportsbooks to either make a deposit with or a withdrawal. 5Dimes clients use VISA for most of their financial transfers, and why not, considering its convenience and reliability. Bettors at 5Dimes can also make deposits using MoneyLine Wallet, Click2Play, Western Union and MoneyGram.

For new customers 5Dimes offers a 50 percent deposit reward for new clients, and other enticing bonuses. And 5Dimes is known as one of the very best, according to TopSportsbooks.com, at paying out winnings.

Canadian-based Bodog.eu. might be the biggest name in online sports betting, and one of the best to work with. VISA again is the option of choice at Bodog, especially since Instant E-Check is no longer available. And for instant deposits Bodog clients can use RapidTransfer and/or MyPalinQ. Bodog's deposit bonuses aren't as large as those of other betting outlets, but its loyalty programs are worth sticking around for. For the deposit method best suited to one's individual needs Bodog offers a toll-free hotline, where their customer service reps can guide new clients through the process.

BetOnline.com is becoming more popular among sports bettors and their ease with which to deal with is one of the reasons why. VISA is again the preferred choice for deposits, but BetOnline also offers dealings with Per$ontoPer$on, NETELLER e-wallet and Moneybookers.com. And BetOnline is one of the few sportsbooks we know of that deals with Book to Book, for transfers between sportsbooks. On top of that BetOnline's deposit bonuses have been getting high grades from new clients, too.

So while it may have become a little tougher to fund online sportsbook accounts, sportsbooks are trying to ease the pain for their clientele. And from what we've found they're doing a pretty good job.