My band is looking for new ways to branch out. We had an idea to use a website to make custom scratch tickets. would it be illigal to sell these?

Scratch tickets may be considered a form of gambling, depending on how they are given out and what a person can receive for a winning ticket. Gambling laws vary from state to state, so you need to find an attorney acquainted with gambling issues and find out. Since you are on the internet, you will need to comply with a number of state laws so check it out before you do it.